ESP Original Series George Lynch Kamikaze 1 w/case E2580242

ESP Original Series George Lynch Kamikaze 1

Weight: 10lbs 2.9oz

The ESP Original Series George Lynch Kamikaze 1 is the guitar that launched ESP’s Signature Series and remains one of the most recognizable and influential custom designs in the brand’s history. Originally created by George Lynch in 1985 as his personal instrument, the Kamikaze-1 reflects a bold visual identity paired with a direct, aggressive playing feel that defined an era of rock and metal guitar.

Handcrafted in the ESP Custom Shop in Japan, this model features a maple body and bolt-on maple neck with an ebony fingerboard, delivering fast attack, clarity, and sustain. Outfitted with George’s original pickup pairing and a Floyd Rose Original tremolo, the Kamikaze-1 stays true to the specifications that made it a cornerstone of ESP’s legacy.

Highlights

• Handcrafted ESP Custom Shop build in Japan
• Iconic Kamikaze graphic design created by George Lynch
• Maple body and bolt-on maple neck for fast response and clarity
• Seymour Duncan ’78 bridge humbucker with ESP SS-120 neck single-coil
• Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo system

Specifications

Body

• Construction: Bolt-on
• Body Wood: Maple
• Finish: Black with Kamikaze graphic

Neck

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Contour: GL Original U
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
• Frets: 22 extra-jumbo
• Nut Width: 43mm (45mm neck width)
• Nut Type: Locking

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Strap Buttons: ESP strap lock
• Hardware Color: Black

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan ’78 direct mount (push volume to select)
• Neck Pickup: ESP Designed SS-120 single-coil (pull volume to select)
• Electronics: Passive
• Controls: Volume (push/pull)

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Super Light (.009–.042)
• Case: ESP ST-TE form-fit hardshell case
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Serial Number: E2580242

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