ESP LTD KH-WZ White Zombie Kirk Hammett LTD with Hard Case, Black Overview
ESP LTD KH-WZ White Zombie Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar
The ESP LTD KH-WZ White Zombie is Kirk Hammett’s latest signature guitar, featuring the chilling aesthetic of classic horror with graphics inspired by the 1932 Bela Lugosi film White Zombie. This guitar is a true homage to Hammett’s style, blending a visually striking design with features that deliver the hard-hitting performance expected from one of metal’s most renowned guitarists.
Key Features
Alder Body: Known for its balanced tonal qualities, the alder body offers warmth with a clear, punchy midrange—ideal for powerful metal riffs and solos.
Maple Neck with Pau Ferro Fingerboard: The maple neck brings brightness and snap to the tone, while the pau ferro fingerboard adds a smooth feel with rich tonal depth. The bat and spider inlays add to the guitar’s haunting visual theme.
Floyd Rose Bridge: Equipped with a Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo bridge, this guitar is ready for heavy dive-bombs and pitch manipulations, all while maintaining rock-solid tuning stability.
EMG Active Pickups: This model includes Kirk’s preferred active EMG pickups, known for their high output, clarity, and tight response, especially suited for heavy styles.
Design & Aesthetic
The KH-WZ features custom artwork from White Zombie, showcasing ESP’s attention to detail and commitment to crafting instruments that mirror their artists’ personalities. The guitar’s graphic work embodies a vintage horror vibe that pairs perfectly with Hammett’s darker musical style.
Included Case
Each guitar is housed in a custom Tombstone Case Company hard case, specially designed with form-fitting construction and graphics that echo the gothic theme of the guitar itself. This case ensures that your instrument is well-protected and maintains the guitar’s unique aesthetic.
