ESP LTD Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Black Satin B-Stock 1908
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- SKU
- LSNAKEBYTEBLKS-B1908
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
Mahogany construction gives this LTD Snakebyte a thick, dark voice with articulate sustain and enough midrange punch to keep riffs from disappearing in a dense mix. Palm-muted rhythm work lands with weight and definition, while the fast neck profile and low action keep lead lines fluid across the fretboard. It's aimed squarely at heavy metal and hard rock players who want an aggressive, focused tone for both crushing breakdowns and melodic soloing.
ESP LTD Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Black Satin B-Stock
The LTD Snakebyte is built for players who demand aggressive tone and rock-solid reliability night after night. Its set-neck mahogany construction and active EMG electronics deliver the sustain and punch that cuts through a live mix, making it a dependable choice for metal and hard rock performers who need an instrument that won't quit on stage.
Tone and Electronics
Dual EMG JH 'HET' pickups in black chrome provide articulate, high-gain response with excellent clarity through distortion. The active electronics and straightforward volume/volume/toggle switch layout keep signal path direct, so your tone stays consistent from rehearsal to the venue, with the pickups' natural aggression ready to cut through any PA system.
Build and Playability
A set-neck construction with three-piece mahogany neck yields solid sustain and body resonance for reliable resonance night after night. The thin U neck contour and 24.75" scale sit comfortably in your hands during fast passages and aggressive playing, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard with 22 extra jumbo frets delivers smooth, responsive playability under the demands of live performance; the 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfortable chording with stable precision for both rhythm and lead work.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with set-neck construction
- Neck: 3-piece mahogany with thin U contour
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony, 350mm radius
- Scale: 24.75"
- Frets: 22 extra jumbo (XJ)
- Pickups: EMG JH 'HET' neck and bridge, active electronics
- Bridge: TonePros locking TOM with locking tailpiece
- Tuners: LTD locking tuners
- Hardware: Black satin finish throughout
- Nut: 42mm molded nut
- Controls: Volume/volume/toggle switch
- Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010–.046)
The Snakebyte combines professional-grade hardware, active pickups, and road-tested ergonomics into a reliable platform for modern high-gain work that you can trust night after night.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections: a light dent on the upper side near the player's right arm area, a small particle trapped on the body side by the upper horn, and a minor mispaint spot on the headstock. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium ESP LTD instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying the confidence of full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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About this B-Stock unit
| Serial number | ends in 1908 (this exact unit) |
|---|---|
| Condition | B-Stock - cosmetic blemish, fully functional |
| Photos | 11 photos of this exact unit, not stock images |
| Inspected | Photographed and inspected in Temecula, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Price vs new | $300 under the new unit ($1,499) |
Prefer a brand-new one? ESP LTD Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Black Satin is in the catalog at $1,499.
Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Drop Tunings, Live Performance, Studio Sessions |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | High-gain, articulate, aggressive, punchy, excellent sustain |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
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