KH-3 Custom Eclipse, ‘Spider 13’
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.The name of this instrument derives from the decals of a spider and the number 13 on its body, which were designed by hardcore punk, metal, and skate artist Brian “Pushead” Schroeder. Kirk Hammett first used the instrument on tour in 1992 in support of Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album, commonly known as “the Black Album,” and has continued to use it for live performances since.
Technical Description:
Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard; 24¾ in. scale; black finish; set neck with spider and skull & crossbones inlays; headstock with rounded ESP logo decal, Kirk Hammett signature; EMG 60 and 81 active humbucking pickups, three-way selector switch, two volume controls and one tone control; black Floyd Rose locking vibrato bridge and nut, Sperzel locking tuners, knobs; decals of spider with skull and number 13 on lower bass bout
Technical Description:
Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard; 24¾ in. scale; black finish; set neck with spider and skull & crossbones inlays; headstock with rounded ESP logo decal, Kirk Hammett signature; EMG 60 and 81 active humbucking pickups, three-way selector switch, two volume controls and one tone control; black Floyd Rose locking vibrato bridge and nut, Sperzel locking tuners, knobs; decals of spider with skull and number 13 on lower bass bout
Artwork Details
- Title: KH-3 Custom Eclipse, ‘Spider 13’
- Artist: ESP Guitar Company
- Artist: Kirk Hammett
- Date: ca. 1992
- Medium: Alder, rosewood, maple, metal, plastic
- Dimensions: Length: 39 5/8 in. (100.6 cm)
Width: 13 in. (33 cm)
Depth: ~1 3/4 (4.4 cm)
Weight: 8-10 lbs. - Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
- Credit Line: Collection of Metallica & Frantic Inc.
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments