Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven, Ebony

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

Metallicas iconic lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett, has teamed up with the master luthiers at Gibson Custom to unveil the Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Ravenan audacious counterpart to the legendary Gibson Hummingbird. While it shares the Hummingbirds 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 componentsincluding the nut, saddle, and bridge pinsenhance tonal consistency and tuning stability. The headstock showcases the Gibson logo alongside a striking mother-of-pearl raven skull inlay, reinforcing the instruments bold identity.

This limited-edition model also pays homage to Gibsons tradition of wildlife-inspired designs, featuring intricately crafted double pickguards and a raven-themed tailpiece accent. Its 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 guitars 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 collectors treasure. Availability is extremely limitedsecure 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.