Description
The ESP LTD Jeff Hanneman Signature JH-200 CTM is built for high-speed, high-gain metal playing, capturing the essence of the legendary Slayer guitarist in a more accessible, workhorse package. With its fast neck, Floyd Rose tremolo system and aggressive ESP-designed humbuckers, it is ready for razor-sharp riffs, searing leads and precise rhythm work on stage or in the studio.
Finished in menacing black and loaded with Jeff’s iconic red star inlays, the JH-200 CTM delivers the look and feel of a true thrash machine. A comfortable alder body and extra thin U-profile maple neck make it effortless to play at extreme tempos, while the locking tremolo and locking nut keep your tuning stable during the most extreme divebombs and squeals.
Whether you are chugging tight palm-muted riffs, ripping through solos or laying down complex harmonised lines, the combination of a 25.5-inch scale length, jumbo frets and a flat 350 mm radius rosewood fingerboard gives you all the speed and control you need. ESP’s LH-301 pickups provide the punch, clarity and cut required to sit perfectly in a dense metal mix.
If you are a fan of Jeff Hanneman, classic thrash or simply want a purpose-built metal guitar that encourages you to play faster and tighter, the LTD JH-200 CTM delivers the performance, feel and attitude to match.
Signature Jeff Hanneman Styling
The JH-200 CTM features the same red star inlays found on Jeff’s higher-end models, along with a sleek black finish and LTD block headstock logo with gold shadow. This instantly recognisable aesthetic gives you a guitar that looks every bit as aggressive as it sounds, and lets you pay tribute to one of metal’s most influential guitarists every time you pick it up.
Fast Extra Thin U Neck Profile
A three-piece maple neck with an extra thin U profile and 24 extra-jumbo frets is designed for speed and precision. The slim carve sits comfortably in the hand, reducing fatigue during long sets or practice sessions, while the jumbo frets and flat 350 mm radius make bends, legato runs and wide vibrato feel smooth and controlled across the entire fingerboard.
Floyd Rose Special Tremolo System
The double-locking Floyd Rose Special bridge, paired with a locking nut, gives you the freedom to use extreme tremolo techniques without sacrificing tuning stability. From subtle vibrato to dramatic divebombs and squeals, the bridge returns accurately to pitch, letting you focus on your performance instead of constantly retuning.
ESP Designed LH-301 Pickups
Loaded with ESP’s LH-301 humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, the JH-200 CTM delivers tight low end, cutting mids and enough output to push your amp into saturated metal territory. These passive pickups retain note definition even under heavy distortion, making complex chords, fast alternate picking and tremolo-picked riffs sound clear and articulate.
Key Features
- Jeff Hanneman Signature Aesthetic – The black finish, red star fingerboard inlays and LTD block logo with gold shadow capture the unmistakable look of Jeff’s stage guitars, giving you a visually striking instrument that stands out under the lights.
- Fast, Comfortable Neck – A three-piece maple neck with an extra thin U profile, 24 extra-jumbo frets and a flat 350 mm radius rosewood fingerboard offers a slick, low-resistance feel that is ideal for rapid-fire riffs, shredding solos and technical playing.
- Floyd Rose Special Tremolo with Locking Nut – The Floyd Rose Special bridge and locking nut combination provides rock-solid tuning stability, so you can perform aggressive tremolo tricks and wide pitch shifts without your guitar slipping out of tune.
- ESP Designed LH-301 Humbuckers – The LH-301 neck and bridge pickups deliver powerful, focused tones with plenty of bite, ensuring your sound cuts through high-gain mixes while maintaining clarity for intricate riffing and lead work.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Alder
- Colour: Black
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Construction: Bolt-on
Neck
- Neck Wood: 3-piece Maple
- Neck Profile: Extra Thin U
- Scale Length: 25.5 inch
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Size: Extra Jumbo
- Fingerboard Inlays: Red Star
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Nut Type: Locking
- Headstock Logo: LTD block silver with gold shadow
Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose Special
- Tuners: LTD
- Hardware Colour: Black
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: ESP Designed LH-301N (passive)
- Bridge Pickup: ESP Designed LH-301B (passive)
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Switching: 3-way toggle switch
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: Right handed
- Number of Strings: 6
- Factory Strings: D’Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
