Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven Acoustic Guitar - Ebony

A bold new acoustic from Gibson Custom, designed in collaboration with Kirk Hammett

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.

Features: 

• A bold collaboration 
  Co-designed by Kirk Hammett and Gibson Custom, the Raven offers a dark, artistic twist on the classic Hummingbird™ silhouette and aesthetics.
  
  
• Premium craftsmanship 
  Features a Sitka spruce top, mahogany body, ebony fretboard with star inlays, and mother-of-pearl raven skull headstock detail, and is crafted with care by Gibson Custom.
  
  
• Stage-ready electronics
  The Kirk Hammett Raven is equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ Element VTC +4 system, offering discreet controls and boosted output for studio and live performance versatility.
  
  
• Exclusive collector appeal
  Limited to just 100 units, each handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and signed by Kirk Hammett, complete with a custom case and strap.
  

Specs

Body Specs

• Body Shape: Hummingbird

• Body Style: Square Shoulder

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top: Sitka Spruce

• Back: Mahogany

• Sides: Mahogany

• Bracing: Traditional Scalloped Advanced X-bracing

• Binding: 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard

• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck Specs

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Round

• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 406.4 mm / 16.0 in

• Fret Count: 20

• Frets: Standard

• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Star

• Nut Material: TUSQ

• Nut Width: 43.82 mm / 1.73 in

• Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body

Electronics Specs

• Preamp: L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4

• Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4

• Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone

• Output Jack: 1/4" Endpin

Hardware Specs

• Bridge: Belly-up, Ebony

• Bridge Pins: TUSQ

• Saddle Material: TUSQ

• Pickguard: Dual Kirk Hammett Raven and Raven-inspired Tailpiece Accent

• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic

• Tuner Plating: Nickel

• Finish: Nickel

• Truss Rod: Adjustable

• Truss Rod Cover: 2-ply Black Bell

• Strap Buttons: Endpin Jack

Misc Specs

• Model: AMSSKHEB

• Case: Black Gibson Custom Hardshell with Raven Skull Graphic

• Headstock Inlay: Gibson Logo and Raven Skull in Mother of Pearl

• Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Raven Strap