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ESP James Hetfield

The ESP James Hetfield (or just ESP JH) ESP Truckster and ESP Iron Cross are ranges of electric guitars produced by ESP Guitars based on the custom models of James Hetfield. All models were built by James Hetfield & Matt Masciandaro.

Current models

  • ESP Truckster
  • ESP Eclipse #5 Iron Cross

 

Past models

  • ESP JH-1
  • ESP JH-2
  • ESP JH-3
  • ESP LTD "The Grynch"

 

Models table

Model name ESP/Ltd? Color/Finish Year(s) of production Limited Series Number of Models built
JH-1 ESP Black w/ red hot rod flames 1997 Yes 200
JH-2 ESP Black w/ Black diamond plate 1998 Yes 200
JH-3 ESP Black w/ Pinstripe design 1999 Yes 100
The Grynch Ltd Black w/ green flames 2003 Yes 260
Truckster ESP/Ltd Aged Primer Grey 2005-Present No No limit
Truckster ESP/Ltd Aged Black Satin 2009-Present No No limit
Iron Cross ESP Distressed black 2009 Yes 100

 

Detailed overview

ESP JH-1
  • Alder Body
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Ninja star point inlays, with full ninja star on first fret
  • Black Hardware
  • Bridge: Tune-o-Matic Bridge w/ Stop Tailpiece
  • 22 XJ Frets
  • EMG 81 (B) / 81 (N) Active p.u.
  • Controls: Three Way Pickup Selector Switch, Volume And Tone Controls
  • Finish: Black w/ red hot rod flames
ESP JH-2
  • Set-Neck
  • 24.75” Scale
  • Mahogany Body
  • Maple Top
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • 42mm Bone Nut
  • Thin U Neck Contour
  • 24 XJ Frets
  • Black Hardware
  • Sperzel Locking Tuners
  • Schaller Straplocks
  • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tail
  • EMG 81 (B) / 60 (N) Active p.u.
  • Finish: BLK w/ Black Daimond Plate
ESP Iron Cross
  • Set-Neck
  • 24.75” Scale
  • Mahogany Body
  • Maple Top
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • 42mm Bone Nut
  • Thin U Neck Contour
  • 22 XJ EVO Frets (Gold) Ni-Free Alloy
  • Distressed Gold Hardware
  • Sperzel Locking Tuners
  • Schaller Straplocks
  • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tail
  • EMG 81 (B) / 60 (N) Active p.u. w/Distressed Gold Covers
  • Finish: Distressed BLK
ESP Truckster
  • Set-Neck
  • 24.75” Scale
  • Mahogany Body
  • Maple Top
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • 42mm Bone Nut
  • Thin U Neck Contour
  • 22 XJ Frets
  • Satin Chrome Hardware
  • Sperzel Locking Tuners
  • Schaller Straplocks
  • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tail
  • EMG 81 (B) / 60 (N) Active p.u.
  • Finish: Aged Primer Grey
ESP LTD Truckster
  • Set-Neck
  • 24.75” Scale
  • Mahogany Body
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • 42mm Standard Nut
  • Thin U Neck Contour
  • 22 XJ Frets
  • Satin Chrome Hardware
  • Sperzel Locking Tuners
  • Tonepros Locking TOM & Tail
  • EMG 81 (B) / 60 (N) Active p.u.
  • Finish: Aged Primer Grey

















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