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Metallica frontman and master riffsmith James Hetfield has relied on ESP guitars since 1988, building an impressive legacy of signature models. The ESP LTD Iron Cross Snow White Lefthand is based on his iconic, heavily modified “Iron Cross” singlecut guitar, seen on countless stages worldwide. Featuring a classic mahogany construction and equipped with the EMG JH “HET” pickup set, this left-handed model delivers the unmistakable Metallica tone while making a bold visual statement.
Built in traditional singlecut style, the LTD Iron Cross for left-handed players features a mahogany body with a solid maple top, paired with a set-in three-piece mahogany neck and a Macassar ebony fingerboard. This construction provides a powerful, punchy tonal foundation ideal for heavy, high-gain sounds. The slim “Thin U” neck profile and 12" fingerboard radius ensure effortless playability, whether for driving rhythm parts or intricate thrash metal riffs.
The guitar’s tone is shaped by the active EMG JH “HET” pickup set, developed in close collaboration with James Hetfield. These pickups combine the clarity and output of active designs with the dynamic response of passive humbuckers. The EMG JH-N neck pickup, featuring ceramic pole pieces, produces warm, articulate cleans and smooth lead tones. The EMG JH-B bridge pickup, with steel pole pieces, delivers tight, aggressive attack and exceptional note definition even under extreme distortion. In keeping with Hetfield’s original Iron Cross, the traditional upper-bout toggle switch is disabled. Instead, switching is handled via the control section, complemented by independent volume controls for each pickup and a master tone control for precise tonal shaping.
For maximum reliability on stage and in the studio, the LTD Iron Cross Snow White Lefthand is equipped with high-quality hardware. A TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and matching tailpiece are securely fixed to their posts, enhancing sustain and ensuring stable tuning. Precise adjustment options allow for accurate intonation and comfortable string action. At the headstock, LTD locking tuners provide excellent tuning stability and enable fast, efficient string changes perfect for professional use.
ESP LTD Iron Cross Snow White Lefthand James HetfieldWell, I'm fan of radical shape design. Also, I'm owner of Gibson Explorer and Dean ML for long years. For a long time I was looking for a model that is very similar to the described guitars, and I found it in the Snakebite model. As I was unable to find the white Explorer, this white Snakebite was a hit right in the middle! The guitar “sits” very nicely on my thighs as I sit and play, but it also behaves just fine as I stand and play, it’s nicely balanced. The finish is very good, not quite like the original Gibson, but the price is definitely lower. The aggressive shape of the guitar, as well as the look of the headstocks, encourages its owner to invent new riffs and roar chords from some hot "tubes". Compared to the original, it gives a slightly "smaller bite" and the sound is a bit darker, IMHO it is probably a matter of resonance due to the different quality of the wood, but that is not always so noticeable. Built-in Tonepros hardware is a guarantee that the tone will be transmitted to the pickups and amplifier. The switch is in a much better place than with the Explorer, and just two volume and tone controls are really enough for that kind of music. I know this guitar is meant more for rhythm guitar player than for lead players but maybe it would be good if the neck has 24 jumbo frets instead of 22, maybe some other model, though I doubt it (JH isn't a lead player). The price may not be for beginners and occasional non-commercial musicians, but I don't think it's worth buying some cheap guitars that will later stand in some dark corner of the room. Snakebite always invites you to take it in hand and try some riff, trust me.
This is by far the best instrument I have ever bought. This sounds so amazing and feels so light, it has amazing tone and sounds so like Metallica with the Het Set. The strings are so nice on the fingers and the frets are in pristine condition. The switch feels great and the even the one that does nothing ;) The finish is superb and looks really good (Binding, Inlay etc). The pickups came in good condition with a few finger marks on it and the covers on the new pickups had been taken off.
The guitar arrived here in the UK from Germany with no damage and no marks or scratches. Which is unusual because most of things I order from Germany are damaged or scratched. The guitar was well packaged with 2 boxes. and stuffed to stop it rattling around on the journey. The delivery was quick from Germany to UK literally a 2 day wait.
Overall I recommend this entirely as it's such a perfect guitar for metal and clean. It will support anything you want to play. I do recommend buying strap locks as I did as the strap holders are not that good if you have a cheap strap ;)
Neck is good and comfy but the overall guitar could’ve done better at this price.
This is a guitar for James Hetfield fans. Well not only them, but its distinct design is a fan status statement.
The guitar has the build quality of the other LTD Eclipse guitars in this price range, and LTD makes very good quality instruments.
The JH pickups sound great.. If you like active pickups to begin with.
Price / performance is great if compared to the 1000 series, however I also own a 401 series Eclipse also korean made and I have to say there is no difference in craftsmanship between the two, and the 401 is 30% cheaper.
Overall I am happy with this guitar.
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