{"id":246832,"date":"2025-10-29T01:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T01:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/246832\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T01:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T01:29:10","slug":"metallicas-kirk-hammett-and-gibson-unveil-raven-signature-model-acoustic-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/246832\/","title":{"rendered":"Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Gibson Unveil Raven Signature Model Acoustic Guitar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Metallica<\/a>\u2019s Kirk Hammett<\/a> and Gibson<\/a> have unveiled their latest collaboration, the Raven signature model acoustic guitar.<\/p>\n

This striking variation on the Gibson Hummingbird is limited to just 100 worldwide, making it a highly collectible entry in Hammett\u2019s ongoing line of Gibson signature models<\/a>. As of this article, the guitar \u2014\u00a0which retails for a $4,999 \u2014\u00a0appears to already be out of stock on Gibson\u2019s website<\/a>, though it is currently for sale on Reverb<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Buy the Gibson Kirk Hammett Raven<\/a><\/p>\n

Sharing the Hummingbird\u2019s square-shoulder silhouette, Hammett\u2019s Raven features \u201ca dark, artistic twist on the Hummingbird aesthetic\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Below you can watch an introductory video for the Kirk Hammett Raven. Buy one here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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