ESP LTD Snakebyte - CAMO JAMES HETFIELD

[@gsharman1989]

Such beaut tones…shame we couldn’t see the guitar, I bet it’s killer.

[@Ryan_Messenger]

You can see the back. 👍

[@blckbldng]

A friend of mine during mandartory military training years ago was asked by the sergeant where he parked his truck. He replied he could not find it because of the camo. He had to spend an extra week in detention .

[@JakobStrand]

Took me a while to get it...a clear upvote.

[@mutt4537]

This one takes the cake 😂

[@BadManIncorporated1]

Even awesome at air guitar.

[@OlaEnglund]

ABOUT TIME, RIGHT?

[@september2wenty8ight64]

Yessssaaa! Such a beautiful kick ass guitar! 😎

[@Deinosoar]

Should’ve played some megadeth

[@misterguitarraman]

I think you meant ABOUT TIME, YEAHHHHHHH?

[@idiotburns]

MetallicA forever!

[@nooneatallish4291]

Yessssssss, it's all worth it for that case🤤🤤🤤

[@augormasterson9312]

The fact that Ola started off with damage inc speaks volumes

[@IgnacioCentu96]

and with the tempo of live from the 80s

[@Jeffmetal42]

​@@IgnacioCentu96 also known as "the cocaine tempo". Least in the late 80s.

[@tonyiliev]

He played it wrong tho

[@lemmy9942]

​@@tonyiliev still played it better than me

[@guitarforfun2596]

I noticed that also.

[@mikewifak]

Demitri Martin summed camo up nicely for me: “One of my favorite clothing patterns is camouflage. Because when you're in the woods it makes you blend in. But when you're not it does just the opposite. It's like, 'Hey, there's an asshole.' But when you're in the woods you're like, 'Is there an asshole out here?' They look like trees.”

[@ThrasherR81]

Dude played air guitar very well..

[@michaelpangallo8522]

I had to make sure someone got it in. 😂

[@JanneVirkki]

its cool how the het set kinda brings out the mark 2 c+ to life even better than other emg pups. sounds super close to hetfields tone, always.

[@adamtwelve]

Honestly it sounded near identical to me, I was blown away by the intro.

[@samPg29]

This review really shows you how huge the snakebyte is. Ola is nearly 2 meters tall and still it looks big

[@OrangeSunnSet]

For most others the guitar would be like: "I AM THE TABLE!!!"

[@drummerdan95]

I have the purple baritone snakebyte, I'm only 5'6. The guitar is about as big as I am 😂

[@FBIAgent-lq8vd]

yeh im 5'10 with a white one. its a HUGE guitar, and it weighs a ton

[@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd]

I’m 6’1 and all of my guitars look tiny on me. I have one explorer and it’s slightly smaller than this one. I really want a full sized MX250 or snakebyte so it won’t look like I’m swallowing a guitar.

[@rtomas47]

It is as big as regular explorer tho

[@TexAgsArmyVet]

ESP/LTD have been killing it for decades. 🤘🤘🤘

[@Ottophil]

But if you want the real shape, play authentic

[@Squall6575]

@@Ottophil the real shape is available through many many brands, including ESP owned Edwards and Navigator

[@Hitemwhereithurtss]

Most definitely

[@elimcfly350]

Kirk Hammett impression is on point. "Oh no! I can't do my meedolies!"

[@Nightbreed82]

I have an LTD Snakebyte in gloss black (discontinued I think). Definitely one of the best metal guitars I've ever owned. At first, I wasn't a big fan of the wavy shape, but then I realized James designed it that way to make it more comfortable while sitting down in classical position.

[@colinparks619]

I had the same mate, just snagged the esp version in gloss black .....oh my

[@youWoNtLikeMe04]

Plays a James Hetfield guitar, wears a pantera shirt. Only thing missing was some megadeth riffs. And you're right sitting down to play an explorer shape guitar is a task.

[@iqbalanselmooo]

Plays Anthrax riff.

[@user-oe1pl2vr6b]

Those ANTHRAX and PANTERA riffs got me goin!

[@georgedomse]

Wowowowowow that riff at 3:28!!!

[@diabeticmonkey]

The Flood by The Haunted

[@KrispyCoins]

I have the Black one and it's a beast of a guitar! It's not heavy like you would think at all. If you're a MetallicA fan it's a must have it has that weapon type sound that James uses.

[@guitaraholic83]

I got the LTD Snakebyte and couldn’t believe it came with that nice case. High quality all the way around. I love it!!

[@ricstormwolf]

... DAMAGE INC!! I have been learning that song all weekend! 🤘🤘🎸🎸

[@liorlivyatan]

So cool! Loved that you paired it with a IIC+

[@OdinAllFather77]

Got mine in September here in Mexico too. It’s one of the best guitars i own. Hope to get Solar here too. Best of success Ola. Big fan!!!! Abrazo Mexicano!! 🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻

[@josephspurr1623]

I’m always here waiting for the Bury Your Dead riff. Banger

[@penguin1893]

Loved hearing you play The Floods. Saving this to go back and watch later to see you play it again.

[@play-metal-for-fun]

Awesome sound and riff...

[@Andrew_182]

I've played a couple of these, and agree with Ola they are really well built. I don't mind the shape sitting, but man the price is tough to swallow on them. I think the camo goes for $1800 USD.

[@christopherblair6636]

what a beauty, thanks for this test. the damage inc cover is f. insane !!!!

[@honigdachs.]

The EMG Het Set is the most chuggy, crunchy, biting, metal pickup set out there, fucking love it.

[@Rifflife.]

I have a Snakebyte. And it's a freaking awesome guitar.

[@jenshagelstein7695]

one of my alltime favorite….. damage inc.

[@19bo84maryshore]

Holy... please do a full version of Damage Inc. with this on pointness. Im in love! 🙂

[@nrutal]

He played it tab version :) the fingering is wrong, but still kick ass

[@chaddarcheezze]

I love YOUR LOVE for Pantera! 🔥🤘🏼

[@Jesusinthesky]

This love?

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

Whoa...that camo pattern is siiiick🤘🏿!!!And with the case to match 🔥?!... very cool 🤘🏿😎.

[@bloodbathofsanity]

its kuiu

[@amirkb7206]

Love the air guitar intro

[@Framesforgames]

what are you talking about?

[@amirkb7206]

@@Framesforgames I don't see a guitar in his hands do you?

[@andyoc]

Man, that tone for the Damage Inc riffs, mind blowing savagery...

[@Napalmdog]

Another aspect to most any Explorer-inspired shape guitar, there's a really significant change in position of the bridge to a symmetric guitar and I noticed you're playing it with the waist of the guitar on your left leg. Switch that over to your right leg and the plank will be out of your way, although the bridge might shift too far to the right for you then. I play Explorers almost exclusively as the shape puts the bridge in a place that works for me when I'm palm muting.

[@tymanngruter1808]

The sound is James own sound, that good!

[@travispilling6448]

Insane riff intro ola..watching your picking hand was like looking at a painting.. Pure Art 👌🤘

[@greekfreak1980]

Yeah, ESP had some serious issues with production/delivery of new models. There are people out there, who ordered new 2022 LTD Deluxe models and still haven't gotten them.

[@av3nger3]

Ola, the first video I saw with you was the Seymour Duncan Black Winter video with you playing through a Randall almost a decade ago! I'm impressed year after year man! I'm glad there is more color being added to your artistry

[@Iesous27]

7:25 - absolute gold

[@deathkeapers]

Dude you’re simply the best! This is so much fun to see music and entertainment.

[@tencentpistol]

Great review Ola! I purchased this guitar after your unboxing video got me too pumped up about it. BUT.. after receiving it and playing it, i decided i didn't like the weight and probably most bothered by not being able to play it that comfortably sitting down! I ended up returning it and paying return shipping. I think it was the right choice though. I'm glad you seem to concur. CHEERS!

[@rupert916]

Finally…been waiting for this one

[@clowncorpse7230]

Great demo also you just highlighted the issue I have on my Epiphone custom shop explorer on the high fret access for leads

[@TheMaxyms]

My man here introduces a sick ass ESP Snakebyte, then proceeds to play one of Hetfield’s insane heavy riff.. so cool.

[@Rambo33868]

Finally! Awesome video as always!

[@robertpurdy4452]

I've got a 2020 left-handed Snakebyte and not only is it a great guitar the ESP fitted case is as good as the case for my Gibson Explorer. I do prefer the Explorer over the Snakebyte but they are both great guitars.

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

The best air guitar demo on KZbin

[@loyn2970]

Man that’s my dream guitar 🥲

[@NeverEndingCorruption]

i have the LTD snakebyte in black and it is a great guitar i like to set the switch to middle and turn the neck pickup down a little to add a bit of thud to the sound

[@jaime.27.CBR.]

This guy sells guitars. He test other manufacturers guitars and gear and rate it. If is good, bad or amazing he just say it. Ola you have my respect, over your guitar skills and amazing Solar guitars you are an honest man. That's the way to improve your guitars and production. I'm sure Solar will be one of the real big brands very soon

[@jasonstallworth]

Man, always loved Damage, Inc!

[@MykeOwns]

Finally

[@andrewtate8303]

Like the look an sound of that one 🤘

[@andyhojguitar3126]

Could watch and listen to Ola all day, absolutely top bloke

[@MorrisChannel4]

"ugh! no! I cant do my midly's!" - Kirk Hammet probably

[@pip5528]

I haven't gotten to try a Snakebyte myself but I played an Iron Cross on the day my wife decided she was going to marry me someday. Also, a dynamic active microphone likely means it requires phantom power for a gain boost or something.

[@mattshaw3225]

I have the Iron Cross and the vulture and both are awesome. The V is another stand up guitar. The iron cross is just plain awesome

[@danielblake7200]

That's my dream guitar other than hetfields diamond plate explorer from the early 2000's. I would sell my soul for that guitar. Hetfield is the reason I ever started playing guitar. I watched him in a hypnosis state of mind in my childhood. I remember being about 6 years old and seeing the explorer the way james wore it and played it he was like God lol. I'm not as fortunate as some people in the world to own any JH models but man I would die if I could own one. Thank you for the videos you make ola, you are seriously up there in the top 5 for me for influential guitar players, and I feel like you're family as much as i watch your channel lol. 🤘

[@seriousarrr7840]

the best air guitar video ever

[@DravekMusic]

Nice guitar. I hope in the future we will see it in vintage cream satin color if I describe it well. Something similar with ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM VGS (vintage gold satin). I have an LTD GH600 snow white and I am thinking to buy a snakebyte. I like this one but probably I would go with the white version.

[@claudevieaul1465]

I'll bet it's a great guitar, but that case does indeed look absolutely sick 😎👍🤘

[@jackrogers9492]

i got this guitar last year i pre ordered it so long ago! great guitar one of my mains

[@pace9733]

Badass guitar and riffage!

[@DanielRezendeGuitar]

Every topic you don't like, it's about what James never needs to think about. That means it's a true Hetfield model. 😅 Amazing tone!

[@micuronium]

It’s so cool seeing Ola play Metallica surgically.

[@yessir6427]

@@Salomon_G nerd

[@mutantkoffee]

@@Salomon_G who carea its sounds fkn kick ass and tight and the tone is nuts

[@Salomon_G]

@@mutantkoffee It does. And he played it wrong. Can't call it 'playing Metallica surgically' when it ain't even the right notes.

[@nckhed]

​@@Salomon_G That's usually done to avoid getting copyright strikes.

[@caseybaldwin4282]

The LTD Mirage Deluxe is in the area of these Axes ,Ola Demo One !

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

Is there a Ghost Horse Demo coming up? The Brendan Smalls riffs in Galactica and Dethklok is brutal and catchy as hell.Getcha Pull 🥃-CHEERS 🤘🏿😎🍻

[@markseparovic1600]

yeah you gotta stand with the snakebyte!

[@Superjet113]

High end LTD's are great guitars.

[@OldGuy769]

You're the best Ola!!!!

[@johnstranko8806]

What is that kick ass riff at 6:10 from????? I love that shit.

[@Brooo0-x6y]

The Haunted - Trespass

[@lecorsaire2283]

The high-end LTD sigs are great guitars. I own both a Custom Shop KH-2 and the KH-602 and while the KH-2 is superior as far as build quality, playability and tone, I would’ve been perfectly happy with the 602 had it been available when I bought my KH-2 in the late 90s.

[@Rocktalk101]

I own this same guitar and love it! sounds and plays amazing and is a lot lighter then you would think to look at it. Just a great guitar and one of my favorites in my guitar collection.

[@xkazaax]

My dream Guitar

[@MultiApss]

OMG, what an amazing tone!

[@MoreMeRecording]

BA_RU_TAL old school intro. Love it

[@R8d3rTone]

Thanks for not playing the same Metallica riffs most everyone plays, loved the Damaged inc. riff 💯

[@AlexofKtulu]

Killler Setup! Love the guitar and the amp! 🤘🏻

[@BalashToth]

Awesome looking guitar. We would need more camo guitars on the market :)

[@rockerboy84]

Hey Ola! When are we getting a video on your LTD Alexi Laiho, man? I have been craving for that since I saw it on your FB account.

[@johnwick3269]

Dude that melted my face bro ok needs one of those in my life soon well one day anyway lol great video and amazing guitar

[@Metalero-tb4wq]

I love that disaing of guitar

[@LSlava]

The tone is perfect today!

[@maxencevilla6693]

The snakebyte headstok shape increase your speed like fiiiuuuussshhh!!!

[@hyperbolekid]

F yaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! Damage INC ftw!!! Awesome Ola!!!

[@thomasbaldiscola4671]

IM THE WALKING DUDE!!!!!

[@Metal05]

I have the white Snakebyte and love it.

[@davem4131]

Sick tune

[@TheFlexXMLG]

Heck yeah!

[@MangoOverload91]

Wish they opened the Snakebyte up to non signature models, the shape is such a sick take on the explorer. I like it way better than their EX series shape. The signature models do look sick, but you just can't get a hold of them. I hope they open the Alexi V (or what they're transitioning into the "Hammett V") up to non signature aswell, it might just rival the classic Jackson RR.

[@carlosdlonga6507]

Looks Amazing

[@Leo_Deividi]

great guitar and amzing set up

[@honeybonerushofficialchann1501]

I have it in flat black, this tho is insane!

[@StrayDreamer]

Yeah yeaahhh. Finally!

[@TheGorillafoot]

Any hunters here should recognize that camo. Sweet guitar.

[@Skunkwerx]

Man, I tried so hard to get a good Snakebyte. The white one, before this came out. Ended up buying 3, from several UK retailers a few years ago and all were plagued with horrible horrible QC issues from cracking in the finish to holes, toolmarks and tears out of the fretboard to a neck set in at a slant.. After my fourth return I gave up! Even contacted the UK distributor who promised to select a good one, but after that they ghosted me lol.. sucks, I really wanted one. Still got all the pictures of the defects.. such a shame as Esp/Ltd are my favourite. I ended up getting an Ltd Phoenix but it’s not the same! Maybe one day I’ll try again. I just have the worst luck with guitar buying, and as you say they are constantly out of stock everywhere!

[@mikeman2862]

Holy hell, that is a great tone

[@TheMetalMag]

I have an 85 EMG pickup that has good heavy tunes for thrash assault and is good for solos too! explorer style is much for standing!

[@darrenhill3514]

I have the all white LTD Snakebyte and it's super fun to play. I like that the neck is just wide enough to play the fingerpicking portions of Metallica songs and not feel cramped but it's not too wide it's harder to play the heavier rhytm/lead portions. I have a Kirk Hammett White Zombie LTD and the neck feels more slim and it's not easy to do those finger picking portions...One day I'll measure than and I'll laugh at myself if they're exact same width lol they do not feel the same thing.

[@randymiles904]

Damn Ola! Got some mighty metallichops 🤘😆🤘

[@muriloninja]

5:38 Yep! I could never stand an Explorer shape because of that, it always felt like my right hand was pushed forward into an uncomfortable position. Not a fan at all!

[@JonathanVernon311]

"ugh... NO! I can't do my meedlies!!!" 🤣

[@Kokosnuss]

coempletly out of context: Solar Acoustic guitars WHEN?? 😮😮

[@hyper_henderson]

Love snakebytes