Gary Holt GHSV-200 Electric Guitar

Few guitarists have had a bigger impact on the origins of thrash metal than Gary Holt. Joining his friend Kirk Hammett in Bay Area band Exodus in 1981, Gary has written and performed on every Exodus album ever made. When Slayer needed someone qualified to fill in for the iconic guitarist Jeff Hanneman for their final album and tours, Gary was the obvious choice.

The LTD SV GH-200 offers players an opportunity to get the look of Gary's LTD GH-SV at a more affordable price point. This guitar features the same cool offset ESP SV body shape, black finish, and red multi-binding as its higher-end version. The GH SV-200 boasts a solid set of features, including a bolt-on construction with a 24.75" scale length, a mahogany body, and a three-piece mahogany neck. The roasted jatoba fingerboard is adorned with pearloid split block inlays and 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets.

The black hardware and components of the GH SV-200 include a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, LTD tuners, and a set of direct-mount high-output ESP LH-301 pickups with red covers. These pickups provide excellent tonal clarity, well-rounded highs and lows, and superb articulation. The guitar also features a push/pull volume knob for coil-splitting and a 3-way toggle switch for tonal versatility.

The mahogany body and three-piece mahogany neck, combined with the roasted jatoba fingerboard and thin U-shaped neck profile, offer players a comfortable and responsive playing experience. The Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo system allows for dynamic and expressive lead playing, while the direct-mount high-output pickups deliver the high-gain tones that are essential for thrash metal and other heavy genres.

Whether you're a fan of Gary Holt's work with Exodus and Slayer or simply looking for a versatile and affordable guitar with a striking visual appeal, the LTD SV GH-200 is an excellent choice. Its combination of quality components, eye-catching aesthetics, and impressive tonal capabilities make it a compelling option for guitarists of all skill levels.

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