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.
Highlights
- Mahogany body
- Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped advanced x-bracing
- Mahogany neck with a round profile
- Ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl star inlays
- Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and raven skull headstock inlays
- Custom-made, raven tri-cut dual pickguards and raven-inspired tailpiece accent
- L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4 preamp and under-saddle pickup
- Black Gibson Custom hardshell case with raven skull graphic
- Sound hole label signed by Kirk Hammett
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Binding 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Hummingbird
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Scalloped Advanced X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 406.4mm / 16.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Star
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile Round
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Belly-up, Ebony
Bridge Pins TUSQ
finish Nickel
Pickguard Dual Kirk Hammett Raven and Raven-inspired Tailpiece Accent
Saddle Material TUSQ
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Raven Strap
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
Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven, Ebony
Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven, Ebony
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
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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.
Highlights
- Mahogany body
- Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped advanced x-bracing
- Mahogany neck with a round profile
- Ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl star inlays
- Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and raven skull headstock inlays
- Custom-made, raven tri-cut dual pickguards and raven-inspired tailpiece accent
- L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4 preamp and under-saddle pickup
- Black Gibson Custom hardshell case with raven skull graphic
- Sound hole label signed by Kirk Hammett
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back Mahogany
Binding 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Hummingbird
Body Styles Square Shoulder
Bracing Traditional Scalloped Advanced X-bracing
Side Mahogany
Top Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 406.4mm / 16.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Standard
Inlays Mother of Pearl Star
Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material TUSQ
Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
Profile Round
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
Preamp L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4
Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Belly-up, Ebony
Bridge Pins TUSQ
finish Nickel
Pickguard Dual Kirk Hammett Raven and Raven-inspired Tailpiece Accent
Saddle Material TUSQ
Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Raven Strap
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
