LTD KH-DC STBC
- year: 2012 --> 2015
- MSRP 2013: $999
- shape: double cutaway
- construction: set neck
- neck: mahogany, Thin U Neck Contour
- body: mahogany, Flamed Maple Top
- fingerboard: rosewood, 25.5" scale, 350mm radius, 22 XJ frets (from 17 to 22 Scalloped), "Skull & Crossbone" green inlays, 42mm Locking Nut
- electronics: active EMG pickups 81 bridge / 60 neck gold covered, 2 Volume, 1 Tone, 3 way toggle switch
- hardware: Tonepros Locking TOM Bridge & Tailpiece, Sperzel Locking Tuners, Gold Hardware
- logos and serials:
-- front of headstock: "ESP" italic logo + Kirk Hammett signature
-- back of headstock: Korea Serial Number 1XXXXXXX (9 digits) serial number + "ESP" white logo
- colors and other features: See Thru Black Cherry (STBC)
- notes: The prototype was onstage with Kirk during Metallica’s Death Magnetic world tour.
