Washburn Kirk Hammett Student Series Electric Guitar | Black | Excellent Condition
 
Rare Kirk Hammett-Inspired Super Strat with Tremolo
The Washburn Kirk Hammett Student Series electric guitar is a limited-edition Super Strat-style model, designed as an affordable entry-level guitar for students and Metallica fans.
 
Featuring a double-cutaway body, HSS pickup configuration, and a tremolo bridge, this guitar delivers versatile tones suitable for rock, metal, blues, and beyond.
With a lightweight body, smooth maple neck, and a fast-playing fretboard, it’s an excellent choice for beginners, collectors, or players looking for a solid modding platform.
 
Condition: Excellent – Fully Functional with Minor Cosmetic Wear
Minor light scratches around the body—nothing that affects performance
Electronics work flawlessly—pickups, tone knobs, volume knob, and selector switch are fully functional
Neck, frets, and tuners are in excellent shape—smooth playability with no fret buzz
Missing a couple of screws on the pickguard—does not affect functionality
Includes original soft gig bag—a rare bonus that adds to its collectibility
Fully functional tremolo bridge with tremolo bar included
 
Key Features & Specifications:
Body: Basswood or alder (lightweight and resonant)
Finish: Gloss black
Neck: Maple, bolt-on construction
Fretboard: Maple with offset dot inlays
Frets: 21 or 22 (varies by model)
Scale Length: 25.5 inches – classic Strat feel
Nut Width: ~1.65 inches – comfortable for all playing styles
Pickup Configuration: HSS (Humbucker-Single-Single) – great for clean tones and high-gain distortion
Pickups: Washburn-branded (ceramic, low-to-mid output)
Controls:
1 Volume knob
1 or 2 Tone knobs (varies by model)
5-way pickup selector switch
Bridge: Vintage-style tremolo system with tremolo arm included
Hardware: Chrome-plated tuners and bridge
Output Jack: Side-mounted (Strat-style design)
Weight: ~7-8 lbs – comfortable for extended play
 
Why Buy This Guitar?
This Kirk Hammett Student Series guitar is a rare collector’s piece, offering a classic Super Strat feel with a tremolo system for expressive playing. With fully functional electronics, excellent neck playability, and its original gig bag, it’s an awesome find for Metallica fans, collectors, or players looking for an affordable yet solid instrument.
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Does this guitar have a floating tremolo?
No, it features a vintage-style tremolo bridge, which allows for subtle pitch bends and vibrato effects while maintaining solid tuning stability.
- What type of music is this guitar best suited for?
With its HSS pickup configuration, it can handle everything from clean blues to hard rock and metal, especially with the bridge humbucker for heavier tones.
- Can I upgrade the pickups?
Yes! The stock pickups are decent for a beginner guitar, but upgrading to higher-output humbuckers or noiseless single-coils can enhance the sound.