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James Hetfield Iron Cross Electric Guitar

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Overview

A classic guitar with high-end appointments and recognizable graphic.

The ESP James Hetfield Iron Cross Electric Guitar is a recreation of one of James' main axes. It features a classic combination of tonewoods and hardware, making it a versatile guitar that can handle a wide range of music. It starts with an Eclipse body shape made of mahogany with a maple top and a set mahogany neck. The ebony fingerboard has detailed inlays of mother-of-pearl and 22 extra-jumbo frets. Active EMG-JH pickups are onboard, wired to dual volume controls, a single tone and 3-way switch. Black hardware includes Sperzel locking tuners, Schaller security strap locks and Tonepros locking tune-o-matic bridge. Come with case.

Features

Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin U
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl
  • Nut width: 1.65" (42mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: EMG-JH
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: EMG-JH
  • Brand: Dean
  • Active or passive: Active
  • Series or parallel: Not applicable
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Sperzel locking
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Signature model
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Japan

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