This is an exceptionally rare and heavily sought-after 1999 ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature JH-3 in Black with Gold Hot Rod Pinstriping. Handcrafted by ESP's finest master luthiers in Japan and limited to a production run of only 100 pieces worldwide, the JH-3 is the third official signature model created for Metallica's frontman.

Comes with the Handsigned Certificate of Authenticity.

Based on the single-cut ESP Eclipse platform used heavily during the ReLoad era, this model features custom hot-rod style pinstriping and gold hardware, alongside the iconic "dummy" upper bout switch as specified by James.

Key Features & Specs:

Model: ESP Custom Shop JH-3 (James Hetfield Signature)

Origin: Made in Japan (ESP Custom Shop, 1999)

Limited Run: Limited Edition of 100 units total, this is #089

Body: Single-cutaway Mahogany body with Creme binding

Finish: Gloss Black with custom Gold Hot Rod Pinstriping artwork

Neck: Set-Neck Mahogany construction with Creme binding

Fingerboard: Rosewood fingerboard with 22 Extra Jumbo frets

Inlays: Custom "Checkered Flag / Racing" mother-of-pearl inlays

Pickups: Active EMG 81 (Bridge) / EMG 60 (Neck) active humbuckers

Hardware: Deluxe Gold Hardware, Gotoh tuners, Tune-O-Matic bridge & stopbar tailpiece

Controls: Independent Volumes, Master Tone, lower 3-way toggle switch (upper bout toggle is a non-functional dummy switch for aesthetics, exactly as James played it).

Condition & What’s Included:

Condition: Very good. Has some finishwear on the back of the body. all electronics function 100%.

Includes:

Original ESP Custom Shop Hardshell Case

Handsigned Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

Shipping & Terms:

Will be packed with extreme care and shipped fully insured via tracked express courier worldwide.

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