Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Gibson have unveiled their latest collaboration, the Raven signature model acoustic guitar.
This striking variation on the Gibson Hummingbird is limited to just 100 worldwide, making it a highly collectible entry in Hammett’s ongoing line of Gibson signature models. As of this article, the guitar — which retails for a $4,999 — appears to already be out of stock on Gibson’s website, though it is currently for sale on Reverb.
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Sharing the Hummingbird’s square-shoulder silhouette, Hammett’s Raven features “a dark, artistic twist on the Hummingbird aesthetic” with its Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, which are supported by traditional scalloped Advanced X-bracing. Each was handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and personally signed by Kirk Hammett on the soundhole label.
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The mahogany neck features a 16-inch radius and round profile and is topped with a bound ebony fretboard, complete with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl star inlays. The headstock showcases the Gibson logo alongside a mother-of-pearl raven skull inlay. This raven skull graphic also adorns the included Gibson Custom hardshell case and strap.
Electronically, the Raven is equipped with an L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4 system. Hardware includes Grover Rotomatic tuners and TUSQ components including the nut, saddle, and bridge pins.
Below you can watch an introductory video for the Kirk Hammett Raven. Buy one here.
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