ESP James Hetfield

Last updated
ESP JH-2
Manufacturer ESP
Period1991 - Current
Construction
Body typeSolid
Neck jointThru Neck
Woods
Body Mahogany
Neck3-piece Mahogany
Fretboard Ebony with Deer Head Inlays
Hardware
BridgeTonepros locking TOM & Tail
Pickup(s) 2 EMG, Inc. Pickups

Bridge-EMG 81

Neck-EMG 60
Colors available
BLK w/ Black Diamond Plate

The ESP James Hetfield (or just ESP JH) are ranges of electric guitars produced by ESP Guitars based on the custom models of James Hetfield. All models were built by James Hetfield and Matt Masciandaro.

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Current models

Past models

Models table

Model nameESP/Ltd?Color/FinishYear(s) of productionLimited SeriesNumber of Models built
JH-1ESPBlack w/ red hot rod flames1997Yes200
JH-2ESPBlack w/ Black diamond plate1998Yes200
JH-3ESPBlack w/ Pinstripe design1999Yes100
The GrynchLtdBlack w/ green flames2003Yes260
TrucksterESP/LtdAged Primer Grey2005-PresentNoNo limit
TrucksterESP/LtdAged Black Satin2009-PresentNoNo limit
Iron CrossESPDistressed black2009Yes100
SnakebyteESP/LtdBlack or Snow White2011Nolimited

Detailed overview


ESP JH-1

ESP JH-2

ESP Iron Cross

ESP Truckster

ESP LTD Truckster

ESP LTD Snakebyte


ESP LTD Snakebyte 2015

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