LKH202 vs LKH202LH — Compare
ESP LTD KH202 guitar vs ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric
The KH-202 LH is identical to the KH-202 in specs and tone but is left-handed with pre-installed D'Addario strings, while the standard KH-202 is right-handed. Choose the KH-202 LH if you play left-handed; choose the standard KH-202 if you play right-handed.
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ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD KH202 guitar | ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $599.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | 2017 | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD KH202 guitar
- ✓ Right-handed configuration for majority of players
- ✓ Proven Kirk Hammett signature platform
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special bridge for aggressive tuning stability
Why choose ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric
- ✓ Left-handed setup with fully mirrored hardware
- ✓ Includes D'Addario EXL120 strings pre-installed and ready to play
- ✓ Identical tone and playability to right-handed version
Frequently asked questions
Are the pickups and tone identical between these two models?
Yes. Both feature the same ESP Designed LH-301N neck and LH-301B bridge pickups, delivering focused midrange, articulate high-end, and aggressive character suited for metal and hard rock.
What is the main difference between these guitars?
The KH-202 LH is left-handed with all hardware mirrored for left-handed play, while the standard KH-202 is right-handed. The KH-202 LH also ships with D'Addario EXL120 strings pre-installed.
Do both have Floyd Rose bridges?
Yes. Both models feature the Floyd Rose Special bridge with locking nut for tuning stability during aggressive bending and divebombs, critical for metal performance.
Are the neck specs the same?
Yes. Both have a 25.5-inch scale, 24 extra-jumbo frets, 350mm fingerboard radius, extra-thin U-shaped maple neck, and 42mm nut width for comfortable metal playing and drop tunings.