ESP LTD BK-600 Bill Kelliher Guitar Vintage Silver Sunburst
Description
ESP LTD BK-600 Bill Kelliher Guitar in Vintage Silver Sunburst
Bill Kelliher's signature model delivers a responsive, comfortable playing experience with its Thin-U neck contour and slightly shorter 24.75" scale that makes bending and vibrato effortless without sacrificing power. The set-thru mahogany construction creates seamless neck-to-body integration, yielding sustain and resonance that cuts through dense arrangements. This is a workhorse instrument built for aggressive playing styles and heavy, articulate tones.
Playability & Feel
The three-piece mahogany neck paired with a Macassar ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets creates a fast, comfortable platform for complex voicings and lead work. A 42mm nut width provides ample string spacing, while the 350mm fingerboard radius supports both aggressive picking and smooth transitions across the board without crowding.
Tone & Live Reliability
The signature Mojotone Hellbender humbuckers with nickel covers deliver raw, menacing low-end paired with articulate, complex clean tones. Dual push-pull coil-split controls on both volume and tone knobs unlock single-coil voicings, while LTD locking tuners and TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece ensure tuning stability and precise intonation through demanding performances.
Key Features
- Body: Full-thickness mahogany with Vintage Silver Sunburst finish
- Construction: Set-Thru Neck for enhanced sustain and resonance
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Neck: Three-piece mahogany with Thin-U contour
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony with 22 extra-jumbo frets and pearloid ESP flag inlays
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Tuners: LTD locking tuners with nickel hardware
- Bridge: TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece
- Pickups: Bill Kelliher signature Mojotone Hellbender humbuckers with nickel covers
- Electronics: Volume (Push-Pull), Tone (Push-Pull), and Toggle Switch with coil-split capability
- Includes: ESP deluxe hardshell case
The BK-600 combines substantial construction, versatile electronics, and signature tone character into an instrument built to withstand and excel in demanding musical contexts.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD BK-600 is Bill Kelliher's signature workhorse designed for metal, hard rock, and progressive players who demand raw low-end punch paired with articulate cleans and aggressive sustain. The set-thru mahogany construction, Thin-U neck contour, and 24.75" scale deliver effortless bending and vibrato while locking hardware keeps tuning rock-solid through the heaviest sets, making it a road-ready choice for gigging professionals and serious tone seekers.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The BK-600 is built for intermediate through professional players. The 22 extra-jumbo frets, fast Thin-U neck, and 42mm nut width support complex voicings and lead work, while the aggressive tone character and locking hardware reward players who already have solid technique and demanding playing styles.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
This signature model excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive music, where its raw menacing low-end, tight sustain, and articulate cleans cut through dense arrangements. It is not optimized for traditional jazz or folk playing.
How do the coil-split controls work?
The BK-600 features dual push-pull coil-split controls on both the volume and tone knobs. Pulling these knobs engages single-coil voicings from the Mojotone Hellbender humbuckers, giving you tonal versatility from full humbucking punch to articulate single-coil character without switching guitars.
What is included with the guitar?
The BK-600 comes with an ESP deluxe hardshell case for protection and transport. The guitar features LTD locking tuners, a TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece, and Mojotone Hellbender signature pickups installed and ready to play.
How does the 24.75" scale length affect playability compared to standard 25.5" guitars?
The slightly shorter 24.75" scale makes bending and vibrato effortless while maintaining the power and resonance needed for aggressive playing. Combined with the Thin-U neck contour and 350mm fingerboard radius, this setup delivers a fast, comfortable platform for both picking and smooth transitions without sacrificing sustain or cut-through tone.
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