If you've ever wanted to own the ESP 400 that Metallica's Kirk Hammett used in the 1989 music video for "One", now is your chance! The guitarist is currently up for auction over at Heritage Auctions and is currently sitting at $26,000. So maybe start a Kickstarter now to get ahead of your entire bank account being demolished.
Here's the description of the guitar from Heritage Auctions. Bid here.
"Released in early 1989, Metallica's 'One' video was the first video the metal band ever made. Having released three albums with no promotional videos accompanying them, having a five-minute video edit of their fourth album's third single was a major deal back then. Shot in black and white and splicing footage and audio from the 1971 film Johnny Got His Gun, the 'One' video was a staple on MTV.
"But it wasn't just a Headbanger's Ball staple – it was on MTV during the daytime in between videos from U2, Debbie Gibson, and Bon Jovi. It was an intense proclamation that showed Metallica was going to be a band to reckon with in the mainstream in the years to come.
"Very clean and all-original ESP Strat-style guitar. Has a 1 & 11/16th width nut on a rosewood slab neck. Signed on the body in silver ink by Kirk Hammett and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, also signed by Kirk Hammett.
"7.90 lbs. Original hard case included. Condition: Excellent."
