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ESP LTD KH-V Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar Black Sparkle 0576 vs ESP LTD SPARROWHAWK Guitar Vintage Silver Sunburst B-Stock
The KH-V is a neck-thru shredder optimized for aggressive metal lead work with ceramic bridge clarity and upper-fret access, while the Sparrowhawk is a set-thru versatile performer that balances high-gain metal with articulate cleans and coil-splitting texture. Choose the KH-V for pure thrash and live stage projection; choose the Sparrowhawk for studio flexibility and tonal range at a B-Stock discount.
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ESP LTD KH-V Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar Black Sparkle 0576
ESP LTD SPARROWHAWK Guitar Vintage Silver Sunburst B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD KH-V Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar Black Sparkle 0576 | ESP LTD SPARROWHAWK Guitar Vintage Silver Sunburst B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,439.20 | $1,439.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Body | Explorer | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD KH-V Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar Black Sparkle 0576
- ✓ Neck-thru construction with 7.8 lbs focused density for superior sustain and stage projection
- ✓ Extra-thin U-shaped neck and 24 extra-jumbo frets for effortless upper-register access
- ✓ EMG BoneBreaker ceramics deliver pronounced midrange and aggressive metal tone
- ✓ 25.5" scale maintains traditional hard-rock pitch response and string tension
Why choose ESP LTD SPARROWHAWK Guitar Vintage Silver Sunburst B-Stock
- ✓ B-Stock pricing offers significant savings on a brand-new instrument with minor cosmetic blemishes
- ✓ Coil-splitting on both volume and tone provides versatile single-coil textures without a second guitar
- ✓ Mojotone Hellbender humbuckers excel at both ferocious metal and articulate clean tones
- ✓ Set-thru mahogany/maple construction balances resonance with stability for studio and stage
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar has better fret access for lead work?
The KH-V features 24 extra-jumbo frets on an extra-thin neck designed specifically for rapid position shifts and effortless upper-register playing. The Sparrowhawk has 22 extra-jumbo frets on a Thin U neck, offering solid playability but less aggressive fret access optimization.
What's the key tonal difference between these two?
The KH-V delivers pronounced midrange and aggressive sustain from ceramic EMG BoneBreakers, optimized purely for metal density. The Sparrowhawk's Mojotone Hellbenders with coil-splitting offer greater versatility—ferocious metal aggression plus articulate cleans and dynamic single-coil textures.
Why is the Sparrowhawk priced lower if it offers coil-splitting?
The Sparrowhawk is listed as B-Stock, meaning it's brand-new but has minor cosmetic blemishes. This accounts for the significant price discount, not inferior specifications or tonal quality.
Which construction is better for sustain—neck-thru or set-thru?
The KH-V's neck-thru construction with three-piece maple/korina typically delivers slightly longer sustain and more focused density. The Sparrowhawk's set-thru mahogany/maple provides rock-solid stability and excellent sustain, but neck-thru generally edges it for maximum resonance.