{"product_id":"gibson-custom-kirk-hammett-raven-ebony","title":"Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven, Ebony","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA bold new acoustic from Gibson Custom, designed in collaboration with Kirk Hammett\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetallica’s iconic lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett, has teamed up with the master luthiers at Gibson Custom to unveil the Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven—an audacious counterpart to the legendary Gibson Hummingbird™. While it shares the Hummingbird’s square-shoulder silhouette, the Raven sets itself apart with a darker aesthetic and a unique artistic vision. Crafted with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, and supported by traditional scalloped Advanced X-bracing, it delivers the timeless acoustic tone that has captivated musicians and audiences for generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts mahogany neck features a comfortable Round profile and is topped with a bound ebony fretboard, complete with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl star inlays. A 16\" radius makes it ideal for fast, expressive playing. Grover® Rotomatic® tuners ensure reliable tuning, while TUSQ® components—including the nut, saddle, and bridge pins—enhance tonal consistency and tuning stability. The headstock showcases the Gibson logo alongside a striking mother-of-pearl raven skull inlay, reinforcing the instrument’s bold identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited-edition model also pays homage to Gibson’s tradition of wildlife-inspired designs, featuring intricately crafted double pickguards and a raven-themed tailpiece accent. It’s a visual and sonic statement piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with an L.R. Baggs™ Element VTC +4 system, the Raven is ready for both stage and studio. The discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls offer easy access without disrupting the guitar’s aesthetics, and the additional 4 dB of output provides extra headroom when needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Raven ships in a black Gibson Custom hardshell case adorned with a matching raven skull graphic, and includes a certificate of authenticity and a custom raven-themed strap. Limited to just 100 pieces, each handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and personally signed by Kirk Hammett on the soundhole label, this Ebony-finished acoustic is destined to become a collector’s treasure. Availability is extremely limited—secure yours before they vanish into the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bold collaboration \u003cbr\u003eCo-designed by Kirk Hammett and Gibson Custom, the Raven offers a dark, artistic twist on the classic Hummingbird™ silhouette and aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium craftsmanship \u003cbr\u003eFeatures a Sitka spruce top, mahogany body, ebony fretboard with star inlays, and mother-of-pearl raven skull headstock detail, and is crafted with care by Gibson Custom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage-ready electronics\u003cbr\u003eThe Kirk Hammett Raven is equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ Element VTC +4 system, offering discreet controls and boosted output for studio and live performance versatility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive collector appeal\u003cbr\u003eLimited to just 100 units, each handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and signed by Kirk Hammett, complete with a custom case and strap.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838539096383,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G98779210","price":2499.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/AMSSKHEB_1_Body.png?v=1782094350","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/gibson-custom-kirk-hammett-raven-ebony","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}