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KH-2 M-II 'Skull & Crossbones II'

This electric-guitar is a black signature model which is based upon the ESP M-II serie. Its hardware is black and the neck is bolt on the body. It consists of an alder body, a maple neck, a rosewood fingerboard and a Floyd Rose bridge.

Sticker since "Load" tour:

A red "Caution HOT" sticker covers a large chip in the finish below the bridge + a small sticker above the neck pickup that says "Kirk's Guitar"

Model: ESP KH-2a
Basis Model: ESP M-II
Colour: Black
Inlays: Skull & Crossbones
Pickups: EMG-81, EMG-81 pickups
Hardware: 2 volume and 1 tone knob
Can be seen: "Live Shit: San Diego"
("Harvester of Sorrow")

First time used live: "Black Album" gigs
Frequently used live : It's Kirk main stage guitar

All similar models which is listed available as ESP KH-2 are bolt on constructions, but the japanese KH-2 has a neck-thru construction.

ESP came out with a replica serie called KH-2 Vintage (Relic) which is an exact reproduction of Kirk's guitar - and also comes with the 2 stickers Kirk added to it. The production is limited to 100 instruments and each guitar includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Kirk Hammett.