

Bridge pickup best suited to heavy rhythm playing, and neck pickup ideal for searing leads, this guitar delivers a versatile sound to suit rock guitarists of all types.Back in 1984, when it was released, Ride the Lightning revolutionized the world of heavy metal. Using a tried-and-tested combination of a dual EMG 81 pickups. The Alder body produces a rich and full-bodied sound ideal for a range of styles, while the active humbucker pickups are perfect for rock and metal due to their high output and strong attack. This guitar features a 24 fret Maple neck with a scale length of 25.5'', bolt-on construction and an Ebony fingerboard, providing a smooth and fast feel with excellent sustain. It features the album's iconic artwork across the body, along with a Metallica logo fretboard inlay. It was created to commemorate the 30 year anniversary of Metallica's acclaimed second album. The ESP Ride The Lightning Anniversary guitar is limited to 300 for the world and only 12 for the UK! It's the 30th anniversary of Metallica's iconic second album and ESP is introducing this limited-edition graphic to celebrate in style. If you want the guitar fully insured, then I will need to add that on to the postage cost as the insurance value will obviously depend on the final sale price.

Please note shipping prices outside the UK are estimated, if you are interested in how much it would cost to ship to you please don't hesitate to send me a message. I can provide additional photos on request. Please review all photos and the video carefully as they are an integral part of the item description. I am happy to answer any questions and will consider reasonable offers. Overall great sounding and looking instrument.Ĭomes with original ESP hardcase with Metallica logo and will be carefully packed to ensure safe shipping. It was barely used and was taken care of and is perfect working order. Apart from that no dings or cracks anywhere else in the finish, the tip of the headstock is in excellent condition too. Guitar is in near mint condition, with only light scratches, barely visible.

It plays and feels amazingly, it is an absolute dream to play. With the EMG 81 pickups the guitar sounds superb and is a ultimate metal machine.

Very comfortable and fast neck with super low action makes it very easy to play fast riffs and blazing solos. The guitar is very well made, the fretwork is spot on, no sharp edges at all. it is equipped with TOM Bridge, LTD Tuners and a pair Active EMG 81 pickups with Vol and Tone Controls. It is a Bolt-On Neck Construction with Alder Body and Maple Neck and an Ebony Fingerboard, 25.5" Scale with 24 Extra Jumbo Frets and a Thin-U Neck Contour and the fretboard has a Metallica Logo Inlay. With only 300 pieces worldwide the ESP LTD Metallica Ride The Lightning 2014 30th Anniversary Limited Edition is a must have for fans of Metallica. These guitars very rarely pop up for sale and are highly sought after. Please watch the close up video for more details.įor sale a super rare 2014 ESP LTD Metallica Ride The Lightning 2014 30th Anniversary Limited Edition guitar, only a limited number of 300 were ever produced worldwide. Will ship worldwide - message me and I will check how much it will cost to ship it to you.
