As the lead guitarist for Metallica, the biggest heavy metal band of all time, Kirk Hammett has inspired generations of musicians over the past 40+ years. Kirk’s solos are a crucial part of Metallica’s dominating sound, and he has relied on ESP for decades to make guitars that meet his every need. The LTD KH-V is the newest addition to the Kirk Hammett Signature Series. 

- Artwood -
The Artwood series was designed to blend the best traditional elements with modern guitar construction. Technology moves forward at a frenetic pace, and the world of guitar building is no different. In producing the Artwood series, we've respected the rich tradition of the acoustic guitar, while adding modern interpretations in our continuing search for the ultimate in guitar tone.

Spruce top, walnut back and sides. Tortoiseshell 4 ply ivory/black top binding and tortoiseshell 3 ply ivory/black side and back binding. Tortoiseshell bound nato neck with black walnut fingerboard and 4mm pearl dot inlays. Dovetail neck joint. Double ring rosette and centre back strip. Tortoiseshell scratchplate - supplied loose. Black walnut bridge. Graph Tech Canada, NuBone XB nut and compensated saddle. Grover style, chrome diecast machine heads. D’Addario USA strings. Supplied with UPlay Guitar Guide and free online lessons. Black printed display box. Black gloss top with natural satin back & sides.

A guitar doesn't have to cost a bundle to sound good. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality in a more affordable package. Not only do they look and play better than everything else in their price range, but their rigorous inspection, set-up and warranty is the same as Ibanez's more expensive models.

Guitars in the LTD EC-1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks, and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument, along with the pricing that typical musicians can still afford.
The EC-1000 VB is consistently one of the most popular guitars due to its combination of incredible looks and great performance.
It offers a vintage looking body/neck/headstock binding and gold hardware, and includes premier components like LTD locking tuners, a Tonepros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, and the aggressive punch of active EMG 81/60 pickups.
It also offers set-thru construction with a mahogany body, 3 pc. mahogany neck, and 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard.
Available in Vintage Black finish.

Ibanez builds guitars for all levels of players—from beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Subject to many of the same rigorous inspection standards and warranty coverage as other Ibanez guitars, GIO guitars offer the best sound, style, and playability of anything in their class.