The ESP Snakebyte James Hetfield in Camo is becoming as iconic as any other guitar James Hetfield has played. Based on the ESP MX250, this instrument is handcrafted by the ESP Custom Shop in Japan and features the unique look of the Snakebyte, coupled with a camouflage pattern created by high-performance hunting gear manufacturer KUIU. A design chosen specifically by Hetfield.

Fitted with premier components such as a bone nut, ESP strap locks, Sperzel locking tuners, a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, and a signature set of EMG JH active pickups, you'll be ready for any scenario. You also get a fantastic-looking hardshell case in the same KUIU camouflage as the guitar! Who gives you heavy? James Hetfield gives you heavy baby!

What's more, a portion of the proceeds from each Snakebyte Camo goes to Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation. A non-profit, philanthropic organization dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.

KUIU Camouflage — Nothing goes together better than Metal and Camouflage, and James Hetfield decided to take this to the next level by combining his favourite hunting gear manufacturer KUIU with the ESP Snakebyte. James has already been playing this guitar live at concerts and festival appearances, and it's quickly becoming as stand out and iconic as any other guitar he's been seen with!

Charitable Cause — A portion of the proceeds from this model goes towards the All Within My Hands foundation. This non-profit organization was created by the members and management of Metallica, and is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.

EMG JH Set — Like with ESP, Hetfield's been a long-time EMG player. Anywhere you see a Metallica in concert, there's gonna be the iconic black pickups there too. Known for his tight, down-picked rhythm playing the JH 'Het' set combines the characteristics of passive clarity, but with the active qualities that Metallica is known for. In short, the cleans will be sparkling, and the distorted tones punishing!