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A guitar in this style and finish delivers the same screaming sustain and cutting attack that made George Lynch's 'Mr. Scary' persona so instantly recognizable in Dokken's arena-filling anthems.
Some guitars make visual statements that are impossible to ignore. George Lynch's ESP Kamikaze-4 represents exactly that kind of aggressive aesthetic married to serious musical functionality - a guitar that screams 80s metal attitude while delivering the performance that made Lynch a legend.
That sawtooth-shaped headstock isn't just for show - it's become one of the most distinctive and iconic guitar designs ever created. Combined with the neon color scheme, this instrument announces its intentions before you even plug it in. But here's what separates the Kamikaze-4 from mere wall candy: every detail reflects George's exacting specifications, right down to the unique U-shaped neck profile that's designed specifically for his playing style.
The ESP Custom Shop in Japan builds these one at a time by hand, ensuring each guitar meets the same standards they'd use if George himself needed a replacement. That maple body with bolt-on maple neck and maple fingerboard provides the bright attack and sustain that hard rock demands, while the Floyd Rose Original bridge handles the most extreme tremolo abuse without losing tuning stability.
Here's where the magic happens sonically: the ESP SS-120 single-coil in the neck position gives you clean, articulate tones, while the Seymour Duncan 'Hunter' signature bridge pickup was designed specifically to George's specifications. This high-output ceramic magnet pickup delivers the harmonics, dimension, and firepower that Lynch's style demands - enough muscle for crushing power chords and easy access to harmonic squeals, yet transparent enough for those "not quite clean but not exactly dirty" tones that define his approach.
The push-pull volume control provides pickup selection flexibility, making this a true collector's dream that happens to be a serious performance instrument.
Body Material: Maple
Right / Left Handed: Right Handed
Fretboard Material: Maple
Body Shape: S-Style
Number of Strings: 6-String
Neck Material: Maple
Finish Style: Gloss
Bridge/Tailpiece Type: Locking Tremolo Bridge
Body Type: Solid Body
Pickup Configuration: HS
Color Family: Green
Finish Features: Matching Headstock
Scale Length: 25.5"
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Number of Frets: 22
