Gibson and Kirk Hammett Unleash the 'Raven': A Dark, Limited-Edition Acoustic Masterpiece
Unveiling the Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven, a dark, limited-edition acoustic guitar co-designed with the Metallica legend. Handcrafted, signed, and highly collectible.
A Raven Takes Flight: Dark Aesthetics Meet Timeless Tone
The Kirk Hammett Raven is far more than just a signature model; it's an artistic statement. While sharing the classic shape of the Hummingbird, the Raven embraces a bold, dark aesthetic, starting with its deep Ebony finish. The headstock is crowned with a striking mother-of-pearl raven skull inlay, a visual motif repeated on the custom tailpiece accent and the instrument's distinctive double pickguards, paying homage to Gibson's legacy of wildlife-inspired designs. Built for generations of sound, the Raven features a premium construction: a Sitka spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides. Inside, traditional scalloped Advanced X-bracing supports a rich, resonant, and dynamic acoustic tone.
Playability and Stage-Ready Performance
Designed for the blistering speed and expressive playing Hammett is known for, the guitar features a comfortable mahogany neck with a Round profile. The bound ebony fretboard boasts 20 frets and unique mother-of-pearl star inlays, and its 16" radius ensures fast, effortless fretwork. For reliable performance on stage or in the studio, the Raven is equipped with Grover® Rotomatic tuners and features TUSQ components—including the nut, saddle, and bridge pins—for enhanced tonal consistency and tuning stability.
Ready to plug in and perform, the instrument comes installed with the powerful L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4 system. This advanced electronics package features discreet, soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls and offers an additional 4 dB of output, providing crucial extra headroom for high-volume live performance.
Extremely Limited Collector’s Treasure
The Kirk Hammett Raven is an exclusive opportunity for collectors and fans. This acoustic masterpiece is limited to just 100 pieces worldwide. Each unit is meticulously handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, by the skilled artisans of Gibson Custom and personally signed by Kirk Hammett on the soundhole label. Every Raven ships in a premium black Gibson Custom hardshell case adorned with a matching raven skull graphic, and includes a certificate of authenticity and a custom raven-themed strap. Given the incredibly low production number and the pedigree of the artist and the luthier, this Gibson Custom acoustic is poised to become one of the most sought-after collector’s pieces of the year.
Price & Availability
The Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven is available now through select Gibson authorized dealers, but availability is extremely limited. Don't wait—secure this collector's acoustic before it vanishes into the night!
Available at Andertons £4399
Available at Sweetwater $4999
Available at Thomann €4999
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