ESP LTD KH-602 Electric Guitar in Purple Sparkle B-Stock
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- SKU
- LKH602PSP-B
- Color
- Purple
. Description
Sound & Tone
The EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker active pickups push a high-output, tightly focused voice that stays articulate under heavy saturation, while the alder body and neck-through maple construction add resonance and long sustain behind the gain. The 25.5" scale and pau ferro fingerboard keep low notes firm and attack defined, so palm-muted rhythm work and fast lead runs both cut through clearly. With a Floyd Rose 1000 and locking nut for stable dive bombs and vibrato, it sits naturally in thrash, metal and other high-gain styles that demand precision at speed.
ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar in Purple Sparkle
The KH-602 delivers the aggressive responsiveness and tonal precision demanded by working musicians pushing high-gain rigs night after night. Built with neck-through construction and an extra-thin U-shaped maple neck, this instrument cuts through a dense mix with clarity while maintaining the stability you need for extended tremolo work and complex riffing on stage. The Purple Sparkle finish channels Kirk Hammett's signature ESP Custom aesthetic, backed by road-proven hardware and electronics that perform reliably in the hands of serious players tackling demanding live sets.
Playability & Feel
The three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck paired with a pau ferro fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets lets you navigate rapid position shifts and aggressive techniques without friction. The 25.5" scale length with a 350mm fingerboard radius ensures precision across the entire neck for intricate riff work, while the 42mm locking nut locks in your tuning through aggressive tremolo dives and radical pitch bends—critical when every song matters.
Tone & Electronics
A matched pair of EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups with active electronics deliver the high-output articulation and sustain that punch through roaring amp stacks at stadium volumes and cut clearly on studio takes. The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge gives you both tight, controlled vibrato and the dramatic pitch manipulation essential to modern metal and hard rock. The 2 volume, 1 tone, and 3-way slotted switch configuration keeps tone shaping quick and intuitive during live performance.
Key Features
- Neck-through-body construction for superior sustain and upper fret access
- Alder body with Purple Sparkle finish
- Three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck
- Pau ferro fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets
- 25.5" scale length with 350mm fingerboard radius
- 42mm locking nut for tuning stability
- EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups with active electronics
- Floyd Rose 1000 bridge with tremolo system
- 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch configuration
- Black hardware
- D'Addario XL120 strings (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
The LTD KH-602 is engineered for touring and session work—neck-through stability, signature pickups that deliver clarity at crushing gain levels, and a bridge system that handles whatever you throw at it. This is a gigging instrument built to stay in tune and in command.
As a B-Stock instrument it carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish — a small finish mark with no effect on playability, tone or structure — which is why it sells for less than a first-quality unit. The exact blemish varies from unit to unit, so it is not described or pictured here; photos show the model, not the individual unit. It is new, unplayed and covered by the full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Alder |
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 350mm |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Profile | Extra Thin U |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Pickup Models | EMG KH Bone Breaker Set (neck), EMG KH Bone Breaker Set (bridge) |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2018 |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means the guitar is new and unplayed with full manufacturer warranty, but it has a minor factory cosmetic blemish — such as a small finish mark — that does not affect playability, tone, or structure. The exact blemish varies by unit and is not pictured separately; the photos show the model itself.
Is this guitar good for metal and hard rock?
Yes, the KH-602 is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, thrash metal, and drop-tuning work. The EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker pickups deliver high-output, articulate tones optimized for heavy saturation, and the Floyd Rose 1000 bridge with locking nut excels at both subtle vibrato and aggressive pitch manipulation.
What skill level is this guitar for?
This guitar suits intermediate to professional players. The thin U-shaped maple neck with 24 extra-jumbo frets enables rapid position shifts and aggressive techniques, while the 350mm fingerboard radius and neck-through construction provide precision for complex riffing and lead work.
Will this guitar stay in tune during tremolo use?
Yes. The 42mm locking nut and Floyd Rose 1000 bridge are designed specifically for tuning stability during aggressive tremolo and pitch manipulations, critical for metal and hard rock playing.
What pickups and electronics does it have?
The guitar features a matched pair of EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups with active electronics, a 2 volume, 1 tone, and 3-way switch configuration, and comes strung with D'Addario XL120 strings.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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