{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-kirk-hammett-raven-ebony-guitar-5068","title":"Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammett Raven - Ebony Guitar #5068","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item2-description__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sale is a Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammett Raven in an Ebony finish. Guitar is incredible and if you're looking at this, you know exactly what it is. Guitar plays and sounds fantastic. Only 100 units made! Comes with OHSC and ships in manufacturer box. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDanville Music is an Authorized Gibson Dealer, you can buy with confidence and the instrument comes with the full Gibson lifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe inspect and professionally set up every instrument we sell so you can buy with confidence, helping you fall in love with your new instrument.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e Feel free to message us with any questions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bold new acoustic from Gibson Custom, designed in collaboration with Kirk Hammett\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/p\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gibson Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52408042848572,"sku":null,"price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1256\/9910\/files\/7047B141-E24E-47D8-938A-2134CB1EEE3F.jpg?v=1762297391","url":"https:\/\/danvillemusic.com\/products\/gibson-custom-shop-kirk-hammett-raven-ebony-guitar-5068","provider":"Danville Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}