ESP Snakebyte BLKS
(black satin)
- year: 2016
- MSRP: $4199 IN 2016
- shape: new explorer shape
- construction: Set-Neck
- neck: Mahogany, Thin U Neck Contour
- body: Mahogany
- fingerboard: Ebony, 22 XJ Frets, "dot" inlays with "Snake" on 11-12-13 frets, 24.75" Scale
- electronics: active EMG 81 (bridge) / 60 (neck), 2 Volume, Toggle 3 way selector - in 2013 active EMG JH SET
- hardware: Tonepros Locking TOM Bridge & Tailpiece, Sperzel Locking Tuners, Schaller Straplocks, 42mm Bone Nut
- logos and serials:
-- front of headstock: "ESP" metallic logo, "JH" signature on the truss rod cover
-- back of headstock: SSXXXXXXX serial number, "ESP SIGNATURE SERIES" round logo, (Made in Japan patch)
- colors and other features: black satin, black or black satin hardware, comes with C.O.A.
- notes: differences between ESP and LTD:
- LTD are manufactured in larger quantities using an assembly-line production method in Korea
- LTD has no Schaller straplocks
- LTD has back plastic cover and screw bigger