Introduction:
Let me be honest with you — this isn’t just a guitar, it’s a piece of metal history. The ESP Kamikaze 1 was George Lynch’s first signature model and it set the tone (literally and visually) for what a metal guitar could be. This one comes straight from the late ’80s golden era — hand-built in Japan when ESP was making instruments that were pure fire.
Specifications:
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Model: ESP Kamikaze 1
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Years Produced: 1986–1987
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Finish: Kamikaze graphic – hand-painted, classic Lynch design
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Body: Maple (solid and heavy, like George liked it)
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Neck: Maple, bolt-on
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Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 frets
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Scale: 25.5″
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Pickups:
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Bridge: Seymour Duncan Screamin’ Demon
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Neck: ESP single-coil (original)
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Controls: 1 Volume, 3-way toggle
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Bridge: Original Floyd Rose
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Tuners: Gotoh
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Condition: Vintage player-grade – some wear and honest mojo, but structurally solid
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Case: Vintage hard case included (not original)
The Story:
This Kamikaze’s been through the trenches — and it’s better for it. You can feel the vibe the second you pick it up. It’s got that raw neck profile, killer fretwork, and that unmistakable Lynch tone: articulate but savage. The original graphic finish has some honest wear, but nothing that messes with the mojo — just enough to say, “Yeah, I’ve seen some things.”
These early Kamikazes are getting rare… like really rare. If you know, you know.
Conclusion / CTA:
This isn’t a reissue. This isn’t a copy. This is the real deal — a 1986–1987 ESP Kamikaze 1 George Lynch Signature that sounds as fierce as it looks. If you want a guitar that plays fast, screams hard, and turns heads without even plugging in — this is the one.
Wanna talk shop or hear some clips? Hit me up before this icon ends up in someone else’s collection.
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