The EMG 60 is the favorite neck pickup of many metal players, while the EMG 81 is even more popular, and is the favorite of Kirk Hammett himself. Giving the guitar its Metallica approved tones are a pair of active EMG humbuckers, an EMG 60 on the neck and an EMG 81 on the bridge.
The guitar comes with a familiar 25.5" scale length and has 24 extra jumbo frets. It has a double cutaway "superstrat" style alder body and a bolt-on maple neck with ebony fretboard. While the graphics of the guitar is undoubtedly cool, the guitar itself is not so bad either. In fact, a company representative mentioned that their ESP dealers already bought all of the guitars on the first day that it was announced, which means you can't get one straight from ESP anymore. So if you are a fan of Metallica, or specifically, their second album, the chances of getting your hands on will vanish if you are not fast enough. Īccording to the company, only 300 of the LTD Ride the Lightning guitars will ever be produced worldwide. Some of the now-classic songs on that album include For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fade to Black, and Creeping Death". The official press release says, "The Ride the Lightning album helped establish Metallica as a serious contender in the metal arena, and led to their major label signing later in 1984. This new guitar follows up on that successful limited run. The guitar also features a Metallica logo fingerboard inlay, and each guitar includes an ESP form-fit case with the Metallica logo, and a certificate of authenticity.Just last year, ESP released a limited edition guitar for the 30th anniversary of Metallica's first album, Kill 'Em All. EMG 60 (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) active pickups are included, along with TOM bridge and string-thru-body design. Its features include an alder body with maple neck (bolt-on construction) at 25.5” scale, and an ebony fingerboard with 24 XJ frets.
We are happy to offer another new Metallica-focused guitar for serious players, collectors, and fans.”ESP plans to produce only 300 of the LTD “Ride the Lightning” models worldwide, making each one a highly sought-after collectible due to its relative rarity. “Last year, we successfully released a limited-edition guitar for the 30-year anniversary of their first album, Kill ‘Em All. “ESP and Metallica’s guitarists James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett have a relationship that goes back more than two decades,” says Matt Masciandaro, President and CEO of the ESP Guitar Company. It was created to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of Metallica’s second album, which was released on July 27, 1984, and features a graphic finish that mimics the cover art of that iconic album. **RARE** ESP LTD Metallica - Ride The Lightning - Limited Edition Guitar!Number 83 of only 300 produced world wide, includes certificate of authenticity.Guitar is in excellent condition, from private collection.Also have the other two Metallica album cover guitars in separate auctions.*****Will ship fully insured and well packaged to PayPal verified address in US lower 48 states only!*****The LTD “Ride the Lightning” limited-edition guitar. Item: 283364499125 ESP LTD Metallica - Ride The Lightning - Limited Edition Guitar! *RARE*.
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