The ESP Kamikaze is an Esp electric guitar. Close alternatives include the Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar and the Washburn N4. It pairs well with the Roland Cube Street and the Vox MV50-CE Rock.
ESP Kamikaze
Esp · electric guitar
Prepare to unleash your inner rock star with the ESP Kamikaze 1, a guitar that merges craftsmanship with raw power. This signature model by George Lynch is not only a tribute to his legendary style but also a beast in its own right. Crafted with a contoured maple body, the Kamikaze 1 delivers a punchy resonance that's perfect for both rock and metal enthusiasts. The bolt-on maple neck, coupled with a smooth ebony fretboard, ensures a fast and comfortable playing experience, allowing your fingers to effortlessly glide through solos and riffs. The Kamikaze 1 is equipped with a formidable set of pickups designed for tonal versatility. At the bridge, you'll find The Hunter humbucker, engineered to produce a big, growling tone with a sweet top end. Meanwhile, the ESP SS-120 single-coil at the neck provides classic, bell-like tones, perfect for adding depth to your sound. The addition of a Floyd Rose tremolo system allows for extreme pitch bends and dive-bombs, all while maintaining exceptional tuning stability. Built in Japan by ESP's skilled luthiers, the Kamikaze 1 embodies the brand's commitment to quality and innovation. Whether you're shredding on stage or jamming in your studio, this guitar is designed to meet the demands of today's guitarists, from its meticulous construction to its dynamic sound.
- pitch
- metal
- high gain
- subtle
- tonal versatility
- resonance
- punchy
Genres the ESP Kamikaze is commonly used in
- Metal
- Rock
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the ESP Kamikaze
Roland Cube Street
Roland
26% matchFeed a high gain signal into Roland Cube Street and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Vox MV50-CE Rock
Vox
23% matchVox MV50-CE Rock takes that high gain character and pushes it toward tight
Carr rambler
Carr
22% matchCarr rambler pushes a high gain tone toward mid-forward
Fuchs FBT 300
Fuchs
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Fuchs FBT 300 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Orange Crush 20RT Orianthi Signature White
Orange
tonal matchOrange Crush 20RT Orianthi Signature White takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Mesa/Boogie Trem-o-Verb
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchWhere this leans thin, Mesa/Boogie Trem-o-Verb answers back full
Roland Mobile-Cube
Roland
tonal matchWhere this leans thin, Roland Mobile-Cube answers back full
Orange Crush 12
Orange
tonal matchFeed a high gain signal into Orange Crush 12 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the ESP Kamikaze
Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive
Keeley
24% matchRun Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive after it and the thin edge settles into something more full
Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
21% matchFeed a high gain signal into Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchInto ESP Kamikaze, Friedman Buxom Boost is right at home: it's built around a high-gain amp's front end
Origin Effects Halcyon Blue Overdrive
Origin Effects
tonal matchOrigin Effects Halcyon Blue Overdrive leans full right where the thin tone needs it
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchWampler Cory Wong pushes a high gain tone toward clean boost
Bogner Burnley V2
Bogner
tonal matchRun Bogner Burnley V2 after it and the thin edge settles into something more full
Orange Two Stroke
Orange
tonal matchOrange Two Stroke takes that high gain character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Mr. Black Double Chorus
Mr Black
tonal matchRun Mr. Black Double Chorus after it and the thin edge settles into something more full
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Washburn N4
Washburn
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002
electric guitar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Dean Guitars Razorback Floyd Rose 6-String
Dean
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson ES-335
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson SG Special Electric Guitar
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
PRS Tremonti electric guitar
PRS
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Tony Iommi SG Signature
Gibson
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson "Old Black" 1953 Les Paul
Gibson
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster
Fender
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Yamaha Pacifica 1421
electric guitar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the ESP Kamikaze (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ESP Kamikaze?+
The closest matches in character are the Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar, the Washburn N4, the Gibson Les Paul Classic 2002.
What pairs well with the ESP Kamikaze?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Roland Cube Street, Vox MV50-CE Rock, Carr rambler — Feed a high gain signal into Roland Cube Street and it comes out closer to mid-forward.