The "Demonic Disco" spWAHrkle guitar. Who else is stoked af for ESP's 2024 lineup reveal tomorrow?? ➤ More details on the LTD Kirk Hammett KH-V » Sweetwater sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbE50 » Thomann thmn.to/thoprod/562456?partner_id=57066 And huge shoutout to my friend Mendel bij de Leij for mixing and mastering the demo track! mendelaudio.com

Careful Hunter, the boys are going to steal those riffs. Killer demo!

Demo was an absolute bop. Even if I got carried away in editing 😂

This demo better be on Spotify cause that was fire

That demo sounded awesome! Almost like a blend of the older albums and the newer albums

always liked that shape so much more than the arrow, thats how you do it

I personally think gold pickup rings would finish the look off better.

So much crunchy sparkling goodness! 🤘

I love the classic gold / cream color duo on a modern v.

One of the most underrated builds out there.

I really like how these combine a pointy shape with a pickguard and some more vintage looking colors. The price is outrageous

More companies need to do the Rhoads shape. It sucks that Jackson are generally the only ones that do it, except ESP when they're doing a signature.

Had a blast mixing and mastering this demo track 🤘🏾🔥! Such sick rhythm hand and writing!

As a resident V-shape guitar lover...you gotta use a strap while sitting down! Makes playing a hell of a lot easier 😂

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="622">10:22</a> oh, the mortal sin! How dare you?! 🤪

Great riff dude! Keep on rockin'!Tnx for being a gear head!!! ;)

That track is a banger! New single release (featuring that SRC6MS in the background!) when?

Hunter, I'm with you in a few ways. I really dig that finish; I'm a true idiot for a good red sparkle. That body shape isn't for me, either. No, I'm not that much of a single cut guy. Everything I have is double cut, mostly various levels of Stratoids. (No real Strats.) Even so, I would have begun lusting after that guitar in minutes if I hadn't followed that link and seen that price tag! MAJOR ouch!😆

I forgot to say I REALLY LIKED your track! I don't know what Metallica would have thought, but it gets 2 thumbs up and the horns from me!👍👍🤘

Being a huge fan of the V, I actually really like this. It is a VERY tastefully done signature model.

I git this one..then i've got an ec 407...then an ec1000...shit il love ltd

Definitely going to grab the black one

Damn that demo vid made me want one of dems! Nice work bro 😎

Best thrash tune you wrote so far. Need more of that, lol 🤘🏽

Demo Gives me Holy wars vibes mixed with damage inc and master

I played one of these not too long ago. I really enjoyed how it felt and played. Solid guitar 🤘

Dope demo Hunter!

That guitar looks glamorous

Should have done a hot pink and black one.........

Great Riff Fish! Rocked

Hunter!! That Demo was sick!!! Crazy fun.

As a fan of the Rhoads V I absolutely love this Kirk Hammett model

Absolutely love it 😍

You literally just wrote a song off Death Magnetic, in a very very good way. Dope guitar, dope demo!

this is very inspiring the song you made was very good i like your original slower lead material you came up with before the whole song performance it was memorable and fit perfectly (especially with the guitar and amp set up) it was balanced and appealing the pickups are special design for the flying v ? the finish looks amazing it sounds like one would imagine an ESP Kirk Hammett would sound

People do realize this V shape was not new nor based on Kirk's RR its is yes based off of the RR model but it was designed by Alexi Laiho hell the body shape is even listed as Alexi V in the custom shop order form . Now I will say these are nice looking model also I am not hating on kirk .

My favorite guitar purchase of 2023 🤘🏼 I got it in the black sparkle since I have yet to find gold hardware that doesn’t lose some of the gold plated gloss. Becomes a lack luster choice in the long run imo 🎸

Agufish, that song you made was a BANGER!

Not only does it look awesome but it sounds so metal. Great track. You nailed the sound of 80’s era Metallica.

This review/demo is very informative, thanks hunter! That's the guitar I want - no, need (wish i had the money lol)

great riffs! Great video!

Thank you for the shorts and the content. Your approachable and knowledgeable style has me hooked. Makes me wanna buy a new guitar 😅

Absolutely loved your Metallica inspired song. Love that guitar. Awesome video.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="165">2:45</a>, I never used to play in that position until I took a classical guitar class and we used a foot stool. Ever since then, I could not play any other way 😂 it’s very comfortable!

Great demo dude ! Amazing sounds

Might be one of the best demo tracks you’ve written so far, king.

First of all, Big fan. I got the Black Sparkle one a few months back. I was amazed by the quality the sound and feel of it. It’s one of my favorites, i would really like to see you do a comparison on shapes like what’s the best V or the best Explorer shape guitar. Keep the good content going 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

I was totally imagining that as an actual Metallica song. I hope they see this. Fucking killer.

Ok, but when can we get those IRs?

I like watching you come up with the riffs. You're like a sonic Bob Ross.

Awesome song dude!

Seen one of these in a local guitar store and... that finish... 🤤 If I had 1500 to burn (and 1500's worth of talent) I would have left the store with it on looks alone!

A few years ago I switched to classical playing position and now I can’t go back. Maybe it’s all the Powertrip / Fugitive I’ve been listening to lately. A440 has also been my go-to recently as well. Something about writing heavy riffs in E just shows how creative you can be. (Edit: seeing Alexi Laiho at a workshop was why I tried in the first place)

Okay, that was sick! 🎸🎸

welcome to V club

Finish looks great. Think Scalloped fretboards would have too narrow an audience for all of them to come that way, but a sub model with the feature would be cool

I had a collection of about $20k worth of guitars and basses hanging on my walls that I had built-up starting with my first metal band in the 80s up until recently. I'm now 53, and recently accepted that I won't ever be a rockstar...lol. Always loved rhythm guitar (and was so influenced by Hetfield that I can really only play anything by downpicking), and am a huge Maiden fan. I love Steve Harris, and after seeing Cliff Burton live, I picked up my first bass. I generally wrote on guitar and played the bass. Anyway, I had several Jacksons, B.C. Rich 6 and 10 strings, Washburns, etc...some really expensive stuff. Out of all those fancy guitars my cheaper Washburn V, and my LTD bass played better than all of them. All I have now is that LTD bass and a Schecter guitar, and I really miss that Washburn. ESP and ESP LTD make some really wonderful guitars, esp. for metal musicians. I have one of the first F model or Tom Araya 4 strings ever made, and I will never part with it ( probably be buried with it). All I ever did was change out the pickups, and I used it at home and live. I've had many different basses (from Fender to Jackson), and the playability can't be beat. Big, big ESP fan.

Dude, this is the best METALLICA song i have heard in decades... Well done.

Killer demo!

The classical position puts less strain on my right shoulder so that;ll always be a winner to me.

Damn! You help write their next album!

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="620">10:20</a> you doing dirty there :)

Great jam you killed it

Epic demo track! Kirk would be proud

easily the best demo track you've written

You say that you do wallmart stuff Metallica and such, but honestly, I love those riffs and songs you make, you're cutting yourself short. :)

Playing a Megadeth riff on a Kirk Hammett guitar feels sacrilegious, but so epic at the same time.

That’s cool! (1st😎🤓)

Good show

I have the same guitar. Love it. I put red emg's in it. It looks great with the matching red pup. Esp should have done it that way. I put the bonebreakers in the purple Epiphone Kirk Hammett v.

i FUCKIN love how tight EMG's sound compared to Fishman Fluence pickups. they just sound... right. they sound perfect, and the cleans are just immaculate. best demo track so far as well. pretty cool Hunter boi

I almost bought a black sparkle KH , but I ended up buying a E - II arrow instead. It’s so sweet .

THAT DEMO SOUNDS SO GOOD HELL YEAH

That jam was sick.

I agree. I love the guitar. But V's are not for me. The color and design are f'ing sick!! I have a Jackson js series King V. It plays well. But the shape just isn't something I can't get use too. And on another note. Sweet and sick a$$ riff, as always. Keep it up!

Dude, that was fantastic! Wow!

Bro had to hit us with the “Watch eem becam a gwad” in the end

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="623">10:23</a> such a heinous crime

Ltd are fkn awesome, just wish they had more models with Duncan’s 😕

If this thing was 800 bucks I’d be all over it. For now, I’m trying to get another KH-202. My first guitar that I foolishly sold.

The only thing that could have made this any better, would be some off time and random drum fills and snare hits and splash hits.. you know, that Lars style... Lol. Jokes aside, great demo and video as always!

I will never understand the hate for new metallica

1: Super Kraken is probably my favorite head on the market today.. 2: Have you seen the TD Starcasters have finally been teased to market? 3: Cheeseburgers or Tacos? Have a good day!

Agufish, certified Big Round Boi Guitar Enjoyer.

Hey Hunter!! I'm having some trouble with my MKH LP epi staying in tune, it is my first LP so I figured who else could I than the les paul geek for help.

I wish I could afford this. Of course since I’m a kid I can’t even get close to buying it, but I’m glad you can!

I couldn't agree more on being a les paul player and what do you think about using an SG

Yeah I wouldn’t roll it out of bed but the EMG covers and pickup rings stand out and fall short. How do you not put an updated pickup cover on a guitar that blinged out.

Hey Hunter, please check the new 2024 Jacksons, they are amazing, especially the new RR's and there's one RR24 with 1 humbucker and floyd rose, which looks like the first Alexi Laiho Jackson RR24 guitar! It's made in Korea though and features Floyd Rose 1000 series which I'm curious about in terms of making it less qualitative kind of (because in that price range it would be better to use the FR Original one). And for the first time they use stainless steel frets on it and glow-in-the-dark Luminlay side markers which is nuts.

Can you do a review of a caparison?

I'm surprised, that guitar sounds great. Great tone.

Thats 1 kickass guitar; great demo

Personally, I love it! Then again I'm rather biased as I've always played Flying V's. I find this V works damn well for Drop C, as well as standard E

Def different trying to play a V after played the other shapes for so long

Fckin' Riff Master!!

First and Kirk's ESP signatures will always be better than the Gibson signatures imho

Should've used the St. Anger snare sound

I love going from round guitars too pointy guitars .

Classical position is the best position!! It’s consistent with standing. Same position. A lot of people suck and standing playing because they are used to sitting traditionally. Play classical you’ll never have that problem!

I would have to think Hunter has ordered a Dave Mustaine Kramer to balance things out. By the way Jump in the Fire is all Daves because Mustaine Wrotem All !! Hahahahahaha................................