{"product_id":"2005-esp-kiso-custom-shop-james-hetfield-truckster-aged-primer-gray-w-case","title":"2005 ESP Kiso Custom Shop James Hetfield Truckster Aged Primer Gray w\/ Case","description":"Up for sale, a 2005 ESP Kiso Custom Shop James Hetfield Truckster in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Far rarer than the Signature Series version of the Truckster, this is a first-year example of the top tier Custom Shop version from the Kiso team. The heightened quality of the Custom Shop is evident in this ESP build, designed as a signature model replicating Hetfield’s Custom ESP, seen extensively onstage and used to record some of Metallica’s most essential music. Features include a pair of active EMG pickups and an Aged Primer Grey finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTonewoods comprise a mahogany body with a three-piece mahogany neck and bound rosewood fretboard, yielding plenty of midrange warmth and natural sustain. The EMG pickup pair includes an 81 at the bridge and a 60 at the neck. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, the EMG 81 was designed for optimal note detail, enhanced high end cut, and fluid sustain. The EMG 60 at the neck also features ceramic magnets and a close aperture coil design to ensure plenty of rich harmonics, boosted mids, big lows, and singing highs. This Truckster weighs 8lbs 3oz, professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e-Shape: Slender C, measuring .815” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e-Fretboard: Rosewood, 22-fret, pearloid flag inlays (ESP inlay at 12th)\u003cbr\u003e-Frets: Jumbo, pristine\u003cbr\u003e-Scale Length: 24 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003e-Nut: 1 11\/16”, bone\u003cbr\u003e-Headstock: Hetfield signature\u003cbr\u003e-Tuners: Sperzel, locking\u003cbr\u003e-Serialization: K05-prefix (2005 production, Kiso)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Wood: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e-Pickups: EMG 60, EMG 81 (Baseplate stickers date to ‘05)\u003cbr\u003e-Controls: Volume x2, Tone, Three-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e-Hardware: TonePros locking bridge, stopbar, dome-top knurled knobs (chrome-plated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Aged Primer Grey finish shows simulated playwear, and this wear pattern is distinct from both the Signature Series version and other lesser examples of the Truckster platform. There are a trio of very faint “tan lines” from removed stickers, two on top (behind the tailpiece and a small rectangular spot just north of the bridge), as well as one spot on the back just above the control cavity cover. This wear is very subtle, with extra images included to highlight these areas. There is also a small split on the forward pickup ring, while the rear control cavity covers both retain their protective factory film. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original black tolex hardshell case is included.","brand":"ESP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46936993366272,"sku":"K0523304","price":7799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_748a6f6a-ff41-419b-ab1b-e79048a2f669.jpg?v=1755823047","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2005-esp-kiso-custom-shop-james-hetfield-truckster-aged-primer-gray-w-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}