{"product_id":"esp-ltd-ride-the-lightning-metallica-electric-guitar-with-case-limited-edition-sold-out","title":"ESP LTD Ride The Lightning Metallica Electric Guitar with Case - Limited Edition (SOLD OUT)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eESP LTD Ride The Lightning Metallic Electric Guitar with Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe LTD \"Ride the Lightning\" limited-edition guitar was created to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of Metallica's second album, which was released on July 27, 1984, and features a graphic finish that mimics the cover art of that iconic album.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"ESP and Metallica's guitarists James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett have a relationship that goes back more than two decades,\" says Matt Masciandaro, President and CEO of the ESP Guitar Company. \"Last year, we successfully released a limited-edition guitar for the 30-year anniversary of their first album, Kill ˜Em All. We are happy to offer another new Metallica-focused guitar for serious players, collectors, and fans.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eESP plans to produce only 300 of the LTD \"Ride the Lightning\" models worldwide, making each one a highly sought-after collectible due to its relative rarity. Its features include an alder body with maple neck (bolt-on construction) at 25.5\" scale, and an ebony fingerboard with 24 XJ frets. EMG 60 (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) active pickups are included, along with tune-o-matic bridge and string-thru-body design. The guitar also features a Metallica logo fingerboard inlay, and each guitar includes an ESP form-fit case with the Metallica logo, and a certificate of authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ride the Lightning album helped establish Metallica as a serious contender in the metal arena, and led to their major label signing later in 1984. Some of the now-classic songs on that album include \"For Whom the Bell Tolls\", \"Fade to Black\", and \"Creeping Death\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•Body\u003cbr\u003e• Body shape: Double cutaway\u003cbr\u003e• Body type: Solid body\u003cbr\u003e• Body material: Solid wood\u003cbr\u003e• Top wood: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e• Body wood: Alder\u003cbr\u003e• Body finish: Gloss\u003cbr\u003e• Orientation: Right handed\u003cbr\u003e•Neck\u003cbr\u003e• Neck shape: Not specified\u003cbr\u003e• Neck wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e• Joint: Bolt-on\u003cbr\u003e• Scale length: 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Truss rod: Standard\u003cbr\u003e• Neck finish: Gloss\u003cbr\u003e•Fretboard\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e• Radius: Not specified\u003cbr\u003e• Fret size: Extra-jumbo\u003cbr\u003e• Number of frets: 24\u003cbr\u003e• Inlays: Metallica logo\u003cbr\u003e• Nut width: Not specified\u003cbr\u003e•Pickups\u003cbr\u003e• Configuration: HH\u003cbr\u003e• Neck: EMG-60\u003cbr\u003e• Middle: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e• Bridge: EMG-81\u003cbr\u003e• Brand: EMG\u003cbr\u003e• Active or passive: Active\u003cbr\u003e• Series or parallel: Series\u003cbr\u003e• Piezo: No\u003cbr\u003e• Active EQ: No\u003cbr\u003e• Special electronics: None\u003cbr\u003e•Controls\u003cbr\u003e• Control layout: Master volume, tone\u003cbr\u003e• Pickup switch: 3-way\u003cbr\u003e• Coil tap or split: No\u003cbr\u003e• Kill switch: No\u003cbr\u003e•Hardware\u003cbr\u003e• Bridge type: Fixed\u003cbr\u003e• Bridge design: Tune-o-matic\u003cbr\u003e• Tailpiece: String thru body\u003cbr\u003e• Tuning machines: Die-cast\u003cbr\u003e• Color: Black\u003cbr\u003e•Other\u003cbr\u003e• Number of strings: 6-string\u003cbr\u003e• Special features: Body finish\u003cbr\u003e• Case: Hardshell case\u003cbr\u003e• Accessories: Certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e• Country of origin: South Korea\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"ESP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45057402382,"sku":"ESPLTDRTLGHTG","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2015\/7205\/products\/ESP_ltd_LightningMetallica.jpg?v=1504715775","url":"https:\/\/motorcityguitar.com\/products\/esp-ltd-ride-the-lightning-metallica-electric-guitar-with-case-limited-edition-sold-out","provider":"Motor City Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}