ESP LTD KH-602 Signature Series Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar with Case, Purple Sparkle
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Arrives
Wednesday, May 21
Color: Purple Sparkle
Features
- Offers nearly everything of its higher-end cousin, the ESP KH-2, at a price that more musicians can afford
- Features neck-thru-body construction, a comfortable alder body, and a 3 pc. extra-thin U-shaped maple neck
- The pau ferro fingerboard features 24 extra-jumbo frets and Kirk Hammett's skull-and-bones inlays
- Components include a Floyd Rose bridge and a set of EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups
- A powerful guitar designed for professional recording and performance, perfect for any serious player of intense music
Description
The LTD KH-602 is a Kirk Hammett Signature Series guitar that offers just about everything that its higher-end cousin, the ESP KH-2, does, at a price that more musicians can afford. Now available in both the original Black finish as well as an updated Purple Sparkle version based on Kirk’s personal ESP Custom instrument, the KH-602 features neck-thru-body construction, with a comfortable alder body, a three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck, pau ferro fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets and Kirk's skull-and-bones inlays, and components that include a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge and a set of EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups. It's a powerful guitar designed for professional recording and live performance, perfect for any serious player of intense music. Left-handed version available (Black finish only).
Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | ESP GUITARS |
| Color | Purple Sparkle |
| Top Materials | Maple and Alder Woods |
| Body and Back Material | Alder Wood |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fretboard Material | Morado |
| Pickup Configuration | Humbucker (H) |
| String Material | Metal |
| Hand Orientation | Left |
| Weight | 22 lbs |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 44" x 4" x 16" |
| Model Number | LKH602PSP |
| Release Date | February 16, 2018 |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Bridge System | Floyd Rose |
Frequently asked questions
The ESP LTD KH-602 is part of the Signature Series for Kirk Hammett of Metallica, making it unique with its custom specifications designed for heavy metal music. This model features a double-cutaway body for easy access to the higher frets, EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker pickups for a versatile tone range, and a Floyd Rose tremolo system for stable tuning and expressive whammy bar techniques. The Purple Sparkle finish adds a visually striking look to its performance capabilities.
Yes, the EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker pickups on the KH-602 are highly versatile and can handle a wide range of music genres beyond metal, from blues to hard rock, and even clean tones. The combination of a ceramic magnet in the bridge and an alnico V magnet in the neck offers a diverse tonal palette, allowing the guitar to adapt to various playing styles and music genres.
While the ESP LTD KH-602 is a high-quality electric guitar that might appeal to beginners due to its playability and aesthetics, it is designed with professional specifications and features that may be more suitable for intermediate to advanced players. The inclusion of a Floyd Rose tremolo system, for instance, requires some knowledge and skill to use effectively and maintain. However, motivated beginners willing to invest in a high-quality instrument will find it a rewarding choice.
The ESP LTD KH-602 comes with a dedicated hardshell case designed specifically for this model. The case is built to provide high-level protection for the guitar, with a sturdy exterior and plush interior to prevent scratches and damage from impacts. This ensures that the guitar remains safe during transportation and storage.
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The reviews highlight the exceptional quality and performance of the guitar, emphasizing its suitability for thrash metal and hard rock thanks to its fast neck, active pickups, and reliable Floyd Rose tremolo. Players appreciate the attention to detail in its construction, including the flawless finish, comfortable playability, and quality components. The minor discrepancies in manufacturing locations between Korea and Indonesia have not impacted the overall positive reception of the guitar.
Pros
- 🎸 Great tone for thrash/metal solos and clean sounds
- 👍 Includes a high-quality hard case
- 🎵 Active pickups and Floyd Rose tremolo contribute to excellent sound and playability
- ✨ Flawless finish and attention to detail in construction
- 👌 Comfortable neck design for fast playing
Cons
- ⚖️ Slight variance in product depending on manufacturing location (Indonesia vs Korea)
- 🔧 Minor issues reported with the battery compartment in one review
- 🧐 Some players might find the neck thicker than expected
Should I Buy It?
Yes, if you are a fan of thrash metal or hard rock and are looking for a high-quality guitar that combines excellent tonal qualities with a fast, comfortable neck and reliable components. The minor cons do not overshadow the overwhelming positive feedback from users, making it a worthy investment for serious players.
Color: Black
The head stock of this guitar says Indonesia. Practically every picture online of the KH-602'S headstock says Korea. I contacted ESP and was informed that not all KH-602s are coming out of Korea these days. ESP has a factory in Indonesia and both Korea and Indonesia produce the KH-602. The ESP rep said they're the same guitar made to the same specs and it's a genuine product. The tone is great for thrash/metal solos. Cleans also sound pleasant . The neck is so thin it's almost flat and is designed for shredding. Surprisingly the Floyd Rose works and keeps tune which is a Godsend because how fickle FR are, especially these non- original floyd rose ones. I'm not a huge fan of KH but his signature 602 series is a beast for Thrash metal / Hard rock . This guitar is a no brainer if you want pro level quality for an affordable price. If you like thrash metal this guitar is ideal because it has a super fast neck with 24 frets, great sounding active pickups, a reliable Floyd Rose, is good looking and comes with a nice case. This guitar rivals my Gibson SG standards with its 498 T 498T pick ups and outperforms them when it comes to trash metal. It makes playing cover songs a lot easier too with the extra frets and FR .
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020 by J
Color: Black
The ESP LTD KH-602 Signature Series guitar is a very nicely built mid range quitar. It will suite my less than ameture needs and be a welcomed additonal to my two other guitars (lower end starter Yamaha and a Lower End Mexican Fender Stratocaster). The KH-602 was a great deal on Amazon too. At current, most other vendors had its price at $1,199.00. The Amazon Price of $899.00 for the same thing was what I needed to get the purchase done. It comes complete with a case (something I was not sure about since the details were a bit confusing and the price difference with other vendors). It a great looking guitar, it sounds great, and I look forward to becoming a better player on this guitar along with my other two.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020 by Justin U Hickey
Color: Black
Excellent metal machine, built with impressive attention to detail. I’ve heard that the Korean built esp guitars are really good and now I know why. Everything about the build of this guitar is straight and true. Awesome paint, tuners are aligned, trem cavity routing is excellent. I Also checked the fretboard and every fret with a straightedge and .006 feeler gauge and all were level. The frets are all polished, no sharp sprout. Pickups are strong, great tone. The cutaway at the neck to body joint is awesome to reach the upper register more comfortably and the overall balance while playing is worth mentioning. The guts (wiring, pots, switch) are top quality, no interference or buzzing. Hell, even the way the input jack feels when plugging in is impressive. So many great features...Floyd rose 1000, skull and crossbones inlays, I could go on and on. Finally, this guitar comes with a high quality hard case that’s worth around $175, so do the math and you’re looking at around a grand for a guitar that’s really close to the one that Kirk actually plays.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020 by Nich
Color: Black
I absolutly love this guitar. It's got great sound and looks. I really do not have a lot to say other then it's great. The inlays rock and the FR is great. Fast neck and just a badass guitar all around. I'm not much into signature guitars just for the fact that I feel that you gotta find your own look/sound. But being a Metallica fan since the late 80's I always wanted the Kirk Hammett signature guitar when they came out. ESP is one of my favorite guitar manufactures. I did have the opportunity to play the ESP M-II and it's great but a little plain and very basic. To me this guitar is a better choice. So with that being said once I received the guitar I started to notice flaws. Such as a few white or maybe silver flakes in the paint. Very small and only a few but they were there. The more noticeable one is near the volume knobs. Also noticed a minor paint ripple on the neck. Not really noticeable but there and can see it while playing. Other then that a perfect guitar. I did contact the dealer about the things I noticed and was told I could return it and have chosen not to because the things I have noticed are not serious and do not really bother me. So if you love Metallica and this style guitar then this is for you. Get it!!..
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2011 by Eric
Color: Black
I have this guitar for almost 2 months now. After I have used this numerous times in jamming sessions and gigs, I should say this is the best guitar that I ever have so far. The pickups sounds great. The neck is significantly thicker than my Ibanez RG series, that's why I was really surprised that after just a week of playing this guitar, I got more and more comfortable compared to the thinner neck of my Ibanez , I have short fingers but I can handle this guitar really well. It has the original floyd rose 1000 series which works great in keeping your guitar in tune despite the heavy use of the tremolo. I love the simple design and bones and skull inlays. This guitar rocks!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015 by raven6plus
Color: Purple Sparkle
Finish appears flawless and is beautiful. The neck was perfect. Frets were polished as if this was a premium guitar. Fret end treatment was smooth, properly rounded and polished. Bridge was set up perfectly (tytyty). The EMG Bone Breaker pickups sound great. Pickup height was set up properly. The guitar weighs more than I had expected (8 pounds 14 ounces) but when tapped, the body 'rings', so not an acoustically parasitic dead body. I am very pleased with this purchase, and very pleased with the seller, Music Zoo. Fine work.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2021 by WM173 WM173
Color: Black
The back plate where the battery compartment is striped. Went to open it up in the case and the guitar on the outside is great. Plays beautifully and everything. I just wish I could hear the $1400 sound that I paid for. Indonesia quality standards are obviously lower then koreas so buy it from another website for sure. No I gotta take it to a music shop to fix the battery cover, cause I’m not paying $80 in shipping just for esp to pull a good little prank on me again. Buy with caution, just buy from another website.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022 by Trentw