The New Gibson Custom Shop Kirk Hammett Limited Edition Raven — 1 of 100 and Hand-Signed

Description

Metallica’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.

Its 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.

This 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.

Equipped 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.

Each 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.

Please feel free to ask any questions or request additional photos or come in and check it out in person. Pictures do not do this pristine beauty justice and the tone is simply incredible.