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.

[@ThrasherR81]

Dude played air guitar very well..

[@michaelpangallo8522]

I had to make sure someone got it in. 😂

[@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.”

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@georgedomse]

Wowowowowow that riff at 3:28!!!

[@diabeticmonkey]

The Flood by The Haunted

[@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!

[@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!!

[@liorlivyatan]

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

[@josephspurr1623]

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

[@ricstormwolf]

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

[@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!! 🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻🇲🇽🤘🏻

[@penguin1893]

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

[@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.

[@Rifflife.]

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

[@jenshagelstein7695]

one of my alltime favorite….. damage inc.

[@chaddarcheezze]

I love YOUR LOVE for Pantera! 🔥🤘🏼

[@Jesusinthesky]

This love?

[@travispilling6448]

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

[@play-metal-for-fun]

Awesome sound and riff...

[@honigdachs.]

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

[@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.

[@christopherblair6636]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

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

[@bloodbathofsanity]

its kuiu

[@andyoc]

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

[@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.

[@tymanngruter1808]

The sound is James own sound, that good!

[@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

[@deathkeapers]

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

[@clowncorpse7230]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@TheMaxyms]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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. 🤘

[@rupert916]

Finally…been waiting for this one

[@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.

[@Stretchwreckedem469]

The best air guitar demo on KZbin

[@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!

[@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.

[@Iesous27]

7:25 - absolute gold

[@Rambo33868]

Finally! Awesome video as always!

[@BalashToth]

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

[@MorrisChannel4]

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

[@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.

[@andyhojguitar3126]

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

[@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!

[@claudevieaul1465]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@loyn2970]

Man that’s my dream guitar 🥲

[@farkenfigjam8732]

I love how the first song ola plays after the introduction is Among the Living. Lol

[@peterfredlund1903]

James never sits down, EVER! His legs must be tired! :D

[@jackrogers9492]

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

[@seriousarrr7840]

the best air guitar video ever

[@paulholmes4746]

You should have a solar x guitar in a camo colour like this but a little different so it doesn’t piss off any copyright laws , if it would even matter . I have no idea but I do know I would buy a solar camo X in an heart beat with a standard bridge, not a Floyd or evertune though.

[@MykeOwns]

Finally

[@johnstranko8806]

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

[@Brooo0-x6y]

The Haunted - Trespass

[@MoreMeRecording]

BA_RU_TAL old school intro. Love it

[@schwab21121]

Love that you snuck a little Anthrax in there..😂

[@andrewkennedy9704]

Would've been funnier if it was megadeth.

[@jasonstallworth]

Man, always loved Damage, Inc!

[@MultiApss]

OMG, what an amazing tone!

[@TheGorillafoot]

Any hunters here should recognize that camo. Sweet guitar.

[@andrewtate8303]

Like the look an sound of that one 🤘

[@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

[@panagiotisexplorer213]

I wish ESP could make the original MX 220 and 250 models available in Europe. Even an LTD standard version would be awesome

[@abusias]

They are still available through the custom shop order form. Just very pricey.

[@francisonehour8712]

I got a brand new MX250 from a shop in Paris a few years ago. Sometimes they do have one but it sells quickly... Drop them an email! (Guitars Rebellion)

[@lluisarmengol6726]

@@abusias not anymore, Japan did stop making MX a few years ago

[@lluisarmengol6726]

i have an early 90s that i could sell, but it is not a cheap one...

[@rtomas47]

I understand that Gibson sued them over that shape, but its their fault that they cant make them as good as ESP.

[@AlexofKtulu]

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

[@mauriciosalinas8849]

Hi Ola ,great video and also great Ltd! Excuse me about my ignorance but what is the name track of the riff of 06:10 ? please.

[@Light_SP08]

@@mauriciosalinas8849 i want to know too 😭😭

[@Light_SP08]

It is from The Haunted i think

[@Light_SP08]

Tresspass

[@roblivingston9078]

Maybe its just the way each guitar player sits and holds the guitar because i dont feel the awkwardness that Ola was but i definitely feel its a stand up and play guitar, also as a rhythm guitar player i dont travel up the neck much beyond the 17th fret but again thats just me. It's an awesome guitar, i think, as well.

[@riverpascual7592]

you don't want to make it cry or sing

[@markseparovic1600]

yeah you gotta stand with the snakebyte!

[@ericortiz749]

You're the best Ola!!!!

[@R8d3rTone]

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

[@pace9733]

Badass guitar and riffage!

[@caseybaldwin4282]

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

[@TheMack]

Nice video. There's always a way to create a M90 Swedish camo on a solar that would put that LTD to shame, you know 😋

[@thomasbaldiscola4671]

IM THE WALKING DUDE!!!!!

[@dshredmusic]

Swear to god I heard the first couple chords on the intro song and thought you were gonna play the champion battle theme from pokemon 😂

[@teraflux1988]

I like the explorer for its armrest, it is comfortable to play while sitting. Maybe it's a matter of time to get used to it.

[@Kokosnuss]

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

[@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!

[@TDAshton]

The ESP version has the contour on the body. Unfortunately they didn’t do it to the cheaper model as I would have love this as well. Either way, the finish and Kuiu camo is awesome!

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

I also think it's a shame they didn't do the Camo print on the back, but I guess they have to save costs somewhere.

[@LSlava]

The tone is perfect today!

[@hyperbolekid]

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

[@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.

[@jurgensuys5001]

7:43 No, an EII version actually does not exist. Only LTD and ESP.

[@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 🤘🏿😎🍻

[@maxencevilla6693]

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

[@randymiles904]

Damn Ola! Got some mighty metallichops 🤘😆🤘

[@chrisstanley4152]

Ola I have Snakebyte and I struggle playing it sitting down. Its definitely easier to play stand up. I am curious how your Solar Type X guitar plays? PS don’t buy White guitars, it’s already turning off white and have only had it for 5 years😢

[@Leo_Deividi]

great guitar and amzing set up

[@ericsmith6633]

Ya man, I’ve been waiting on a esp EII tb7 for almost 2 years now!!! Ya no joke! From Sweetwater I ordered it before the prices went up, and yep…. Still waiting