George Lynch Kamikaze

[jesse]

does anyone own one of these? im thinking about getting one, but i would like to know how they play. pictures would be great. also, if anyone knows where i can find an ltd version as well. thanks.

[1point8t]

Both the ESP and LTD models are great guitars... I've owned the LTD version and I was very impressed with it, even with the stock pu's and hardware. Check ebay for both, they pop up quite a bit on there.

[jesse]

does anyone know how much a used esp or ltd model go for?

[1point8t]

ESP's go for $1000+ usually, the LTD's sell anywhere from $400-600.

[duke6460]

Don't get upset, but read your thread, may have Kamikaze II for your consideration. Take a look. Its an original Kamikaze II with a hardshell case. This guitar does NOT have the custom shop stamp on the back of the headstock which a couple people on here told me means it was manufactured for the japanese market, not the US (only guitars made for the US have the stamp). It's in good condition, a serious players guitar with appropriate wear and tear. Nothing serious that affects how it plays - oddly I don't believe my guitar has the finish crack at the neck joint that most of these experience. Anyway I'll try and include a pic, let me know. File size is to big on my pics, i'll try to take new pics soon or email them.

[jesse]

that would be awesome. pictures would be nice. thanks.

[Olie_80's_Child]

Kami are FANTASTIC Guitars!!! :p I tend to favor them from amongst my guitar herd! the Necks are great, the frets are good for bending and they have amazing tone and sustain. You can't go wrong with them!

[khingpynn]

here's mine... love it. Also own Washburn N4, Prs CE22, Gibson SG, Ernie Ball Music man Silhouette Special, LTD M350, Larivee V, GMP V...

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/khingpynn/ESPKamikazeIVjuly2807012.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/khingpynn/ESPKamikazeIVjuly2807009.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/khingpynn/ESPKamikazeIVjuly2807005.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/khingpynn/ESPKamikazeIVjuly008.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/khingpynn/ESPKamikazeIVjuly006.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/khingpynn/ESPKamikazeIVjuly2807002.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/khingpynn/ESPKamikazeIVjuly2807003.jpg

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u8/khingpynn/ESPKamikazeIVjuly011.jpg

[sixxpounder]

Hows the LynchBox

[espdegarmo]

sell me the guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[khingpynn]

I'm very satisfied with the Lynch Box... had some issues first off, tolex not sticking and cheap fuses that would blow easily but all ok now.

Looks wise... for me... it rocks.

Tone wise I own a Soldano and a Koch and have owned two early eighties JCM 800's plus some other stuff. It's on par with anything I own.
What really makes it awsome is it's all tube modular preamps that are midi switchable.
I have all the Lynch mods...

Brahma... old school Marshall Plexi

Mr Scary... Soldano

Grail... ENGL

Super V... Vox AC30


Sorry Bro can't sell you this guitar! Far too cool to ever let go.

[AsherTKK]

if that had a usual pointed headstock in the matching finish, instead of the saw teeth it would seriously rule

[thislegendforever]

if that had a usual pointed headstock in the matching finish, instead of the saw teeth it would seriously rule

I agree. the guitar is definitely cool, but I'm not a fan of the sawtooth headstock.

[khingpynn]

Thats fair to each thier own... I happen to like the sawtooth but my fav headstock is the strat style like on the GL-56, Serpant etc...

[DarthPhineas]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/darthphineas02/Geetar%20Collection/ESP/Kamikaze.jpg


Here is mine. It's a very early 90s Kami with no 'custom' stamp and the non-recessed Floyd. It plays fine, buy my SB Tiger plays better for my feel.