Key Features
- Custom Gibson Collaboration: Co-designed with Kirk Hammett as the dark, artful counterpart to the Hummingbird, merging classic acoustic tradition with modern edge.
- Premium Tonewoods: Solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides produce the warmth, balance, and clarity synonymous with Gibson’s finest acoustics.
- Distinctive Aesthetics: Dual raven pickguards, a raven-tailpiece accent, and a deep ebony nitrocellulose finish give the Raven its haunting visual signature.
- Superior Playability: Comfortable mahogany neck with a smooth Round profile and bound ebony fretboard featuring 20 frets and mother-of-pearl star inlays.
- High-End Hardware: Outfitted with Grover® Rotomatic® tuners and precision TUSQ® nut, saddle, and bridge pins for consistent tuning stability and resonance.
- Stage-Ready Electronics: L.R. Baggs™ Element VTC +4 system provides natural amplified tone with soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls and +4dB of extra headroom.
- Exclusive Limited Edition: Only 100 made worldwide, each hand-signed by Kirk Hammett and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and matching Raven-themed case.
Specifications
- Series: Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition
- Body Style: Square-Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional Scalloped Advanced X-Bracing
- Neck: Mahogany, Round Profile
- Fingerboard: Bound Ebony, 16" Radius
- Frets: 20 Standard
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Star Motif
- Nut: TUSQ®, 1.725" Width
- Saddle & Bridge Pins: TUSQ® Compensated
- Tuning Machines: Grover® Rotomatic®
- Electronics: L.R. Baggs™ Element VTC +4 Preamp & Undersaddle Pickup
- Controls: Volume and Tone (Soundhole-Mounted)
- Finish: Ebony Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Case: Gibson Custom Black Hardshell Case with Raven Skull Graphic
- Included Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Raven-Themed Strap
- Production: Limited to 100 Units, Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana
Why Choose the Kirk Hammett Raven
The Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven represents the rare meeting point between artistry and legend—a collector’s acoustic that delivers the unmistakable Gibson tone while embodying the soul of heavy music’s most iconic guitarist. Every detail, from its haunting visual design to its finely tuned acoustic response, makes it a statement of individuality and excellence. For musicians who seek both inspiration and investment in one breathtaking instrument, the Raven is an unforgettable choice.
