1997 ESP KH-2 Kirk Hammett Signature Black Specs

The KH-2 Kirk Hammett Signature is a solid body electric guitar built by ESP. This double cutaway bolt on guitar is manufactured in Japan and is a ESP Kiso Custom Shop model. Below is the complete factory specification breakdown of tonewoods, measurements, electronics, and hardware, as well as product identifiers and a visual reference index curated by Tone Wolf.

Key Features

Alder Body
Maple Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
25.5" Scale Length
1 11/16" Nut Width
12" Radius
Jumbo Frets
Floyd Rose Tremolo Bridge
ESP Tuning Machines
EMG 81 Bridge Pickup
EMG 60 Neck Pickup

Product Identifiers

Model Name	KH-2 Kirk Hammett Signature
Product Series	ESP Kiso Custom Shop
Country of Origin	Japan
Brand	ESP
Type	Electric Guitar
Category	Solid Body
Subcategory	Double Cutaway Bolt On

Factory Specifications

Body Construction

Body Material	Alder
Body Shape	M-II
Body Finish	Gloss

Hardware

Bridge	Floyd Rose Tremolo
Tuning Machines	ESP
Control Knobs	Metal Dome
Hardware Finish	Black

Neck Construction

Neck Material	Maple
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Radius	12"
Fingerboard Inlays	Skull & Crossbones
Number of Frets	24
Fret Size	Jumbo
Nut Width	1 11/16"
Scale Length	25.5"
Nut Material	Floyd Rose Locking
Neck Shape	Thin U
Neck Mounting	Bolt On
Neck Construction	One Piece
Neck Finish	Natural
Headstock	Reverse

Electronics

Bridge Pickup	EMG 81
Neck Pickup	EMG 60
Pickup Configuration	HH
Controls	Volume, Volume, Tone
Pickup Switching	3-Way Blade
Special Electronics	Active Electronics

General

Orientation	Right Handed
Case / Gig Bag	Original Hardshell

Reference Images

Visual reference gallery showing factory-correct details, finish, and hardware specifications for the KH-2 Kirk Hammett Signature listed above. For larger pics, click on an image to open in a new tab.