Maker: ESP Custom Shop

Model: JH-2 Limited Edition James Hetfield

Condition: Very good

Description: 

An exceedingly rare ESP Custom Shop JH-2 James Hetfield Explorer with original COA signed by James. These were a limited edition of 200 made so one of the true Holy Grails of collectable ESP's. Overall very clean with the exception of some light surface marks and scratches, some dings/ finish chips on the horns and headstock (see photos for details), otherwise in great shape with no major damage. Neck is in excellent shape with a slim C profile. Headstock shows some light surface marks and some very small finish chips/dings, but is overall in very good condition. Fretboard and inlays are in excellent condition. Frets show some light wear up the neck but have no issues with dead spots or buzzing and have a healthy amount of life in them still. Hardware is overall in very good condition, featuring a tune-o-matic bridge and sperzel locking tuners. Electronics work perfectly and features Active EMG humbuckers with some serious output. An incredibly rare piece of Metallica/E.S.P history that would be a perfect addition to any serious Metallica collection. And also an incredibly great playing instrument! Has been fully and carefully inspected and set up by our tech and ready for a new home. Includes original ESP hard case, Hand signed and dated C.O.A with James Hetfield signature, and even the original warranty card. Specs and info are listed below but please feel free to message us with any questions or concerns. 

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Weight: 9lbs 8oz

Neck Shape: C

Neck Thickness: 1st fret .780", 12th fret .852"

Fretboard Radius: 12"

Nut width: 44mm/1.73"

Electronics: Master volume, tone, 3-way selector switch, EMG pickups

Pickup Values: Neck 16.76k, Bridge 17.66k

From the web:

The 1998 ESP Custom Shop JH-2 is an iconic, highly collectible signature guitar built for Metallica's James Hetfield. Limited to a production run of just 200 instruments globally, it is revered for its aggressive aesthetic and is a premier piece of heavy metal memorabilia.

• Body Shape: Explorer style (similar to the aggressive ESP EXP/MX series)
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Top: Black diamond-plate metal
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Fretboard Material: Rosewood
• Inlays: Custom Pearl Diamond
• Number of Frets: 22
• Tuners: Sperzel locking tuners (six-in-line layout)
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop tailpiece.
• Neck Pickup: EMG 60 Active Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 Active Humbucker
• Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-way toggle switch
• Production Year: 1998 only
• Production Run: Strictly limited to 200 units manufactured
• Included Extras: Certificate of Authenticity (COA) hand-signed and dated by James Hetfield