ESP LTD Snakebyte Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Black Satin

Yes. The Snakebyte ships brand new with factory tuning, setup, and a molded nut already installed, so it is ready to play immediately.

The Snakebyte features EMG JH SET active pickups—James Hetfield's own signature pickup design, paired at both neck and bridge for high-output, aggressive tone with tight articulation.

The Snakebyte has a thin U-profile neck on a 24.75-inch scale with a three-piece mahogany construction, 22 extra-jumbo frets, and an ebony fingerboard with a 350mm radius.

No. The Snakebyte is designed specifically for metal, hard rock, and thrash metal; its high-output active pickups and design are optimized for aggressive attack and drop tunings rather than jazz, folk, or country styles.

The Snakebyte includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece with LTD locking tuners, providing stable tuning hold and dependable hardware for heavy playing and frequent tuning changes.

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