ESP Guitars: George Lynch on the ESP Kamikaze-1

Shown as part of the "ESP Presents 2021" video event, iconic guitar legend George Lynch demos the ESP Kamikaze-1, one of the earliest Signature Series guitars created by ESP. More info on the George Lynch Signature Series: www.espguitars...
Filmed at Valley Relics Museum (Van Nuys, CA): valleyrelicsmu...

[@commonman317]

I could listen to him play all day. With Randy gone, now EVH gone, George is the 80s man that is still rockin' it!

[@dalianmorjestein5593]

And Yngwie!!!!

[@Gamevet]

George was my favorite, but there's no denying that Randy and EVH were the greatest as well.

[@RockDawg77]

Van Halen Rising talked about George and Ed being contemporaries and chatting about techniques when they were starting out. Has anyone seen video of George talking about Ed? Wouldn't be shocked if there wasn't any because of how personal it may have been. It's hard to imagine being at the beginning of such a huge musical explosion and George being personal friends with Ed. Awe inspiring.

[@toddready6064]

And Michael schenker

[@hyperbolekid]

Nuno kicking ass and looking like he is in his 20s. Ritchie Kotzen kicking ass still. Paul Gilbert etc. Half glass full brutha.

[@pawlpoche8736]

I started playing guitar immediately after hearing George on In my Dreams solo on that guitar! Still Playing 35 years later

[@BlueTransAm83]

Same. Although slowed 12 years back. Still played. But got rust. Wanted to dig back in this year. But will more once moved. But yea Dokken I have to admit was really the. Oh I’d like to do that, not for fame. Just do that in some form. Band. Then others. Peaked like 2003. Then broke off a tad, not much. Then more. But got hungry like last year. But ran into a Cant really play area, odd issue. Soon will get back too.

[@pawlpoche8736]

@@BlueTransAm83 good to hear! I recently got a 100 watt Boss Katana 2 and and SG Custom Every time I plug in, I have a blast

[@ShawnTBell]

Damn, me too, the very first song I ever played on guitar was In My Dreams. I skipped the acoustic and went right to electric guitar learning Dokken.

[@madslashers2002]

I remember the first time I saw the in my dreams video on MTV. He instantly became my favorite guitarist and remains so to this day.

[@zoso2850]

Mr Scary. Has reached his final form....HE IS THE WIZARD!!

[@scottyjones4428]

Ridiculously good guitarist 🎸

[@bon6461]

I've been a fan since my buddy gave me a Back For The Attack cassette tape. George is bad ass!

[@Zwellop]

Everyone's greying now, steve vai has a thick grey beard now too!

[@bucknasty69]

The wizard of shred 🤘

[@stingraybeach572]

I attended a Lynch Mob concert recently. I've been a fan for over 30 years. George sounded more wicked than ever. Now I wear my grey hair with pride!

[@BraydenM014]

I saw lynch mob in 2018. It was a small venue so I could get really close. I was like 6 feet from him

[@nickm2483]

There's just something about Strat style body shape with a reverse headstock that always looks awesome.

[@tomaslopez2940]

Leo really did make the perfect guitar back in ‘54. Time has tested it, but the Strat is super adaptable to new technology that turned it into the superstrat

[@kingofdragontown9680]

We can thank Mr. Hendrix for that look.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

Love that guitar.... is it the coolest rock guitar ever?

[@jimboslice9472]

compared to what 🙄

[@Dewitt-b8n]

@@kingofdragontown9680 far from the first

[@derekspitz9225]

One of the most distinctive and influential rock guitarists of the past 35 years. Love his playing.

[@DrewMonge]

George Lynch has always been one of my favorite guitarist. Been a fan since the 80s. He's always been one of those play by feel and not by "Look how technical I can get" kind of guitar players. His solos are like songs within songs. He never over plays, but certainly NEVER underplays. It's always "just right". For as long as he's been playing, he certainly hasn't lost his edge - as can clearly be heard in some of his more recent projects such as: KXM, The End Machine, Dirty Shirley, and the covers album "Heavy Hitters", w/Jeff Pilson. One of the few guitarist who's solos I always turn up in every song Lynch is part of.

[@RockDawg77]

Well put Drew. WS Re-Imagined was hands down one of if not the coolest thing released in 2020. Would love to see George do that with some of the Dokken material and some other folks take the leap to revisit some of their best stuff to try and one up themselves. It would be like the acoustic craze in the late 80's early 90's all over again.

[@stingraybeach572]

I like George and EJ the most. When guys ask me "What about Satriani, what about Malmstein?" I ask them, "What are their best SONGS?"

[@RockDawg77]

@@stingraybeach572 We'll spot you the Satriani, but Malmsteen's Trial By Fire Live In Leningrad is a masterpiece of live performance.

[@jlozow]

I went to Eddy VanHalen's Monster's Of Rock at the Detroit Pontiac Silverdome back in 1986 where the greatest solo in History was played there!!! Allot of people said Metallica stole the Show but for any tuned ear George Lynch Easily stole the show his solo smoked All of them by far! It was the ultimate Tone and clearest cleanest and yet nastiest primal lead's ever played. I dubbed him "King George" ever since!!!

[@Powersong]

George Lynch for THE WITCHER!

[@stingraybeach572]

"Sorcerer!"

[@sabahudincerimovic8372]

Vesemir

[@jeffday7465]

I saw George play with Lynch Mob a couple of years ago. Their bus broke down and they had to rent a van to get to the gig. They forgot to load their merch, so George went to the Dollar General, bought T-shirts and paint and made custom shirts. I have one, hand made by George.

[@rossscarbro4602]

I hope I look as good as George when I’m his age. I already know I won’t play as well

[@Andrewkafp]

Funny..... Don't worry few of us ever will

[@BlueTransAm83]

Right! He looks like a cooler Geralt of Rivia lol. Just look up Witcher 3 game!!!

[@qwertyzxcv123]

Georgeis one of the few living legends we have in the rock and roll industry.

[@Metal1412]

Legend. Created his own sound, and style. Talked to him a few times at NAMM and had a personal demo. Unreal. I can listen to this all day long.

[@ericspencer4599]

He just keeps it fresh and original always. All these yrs later still the best

[@thedanksavatron7782]

Lynch is a legend! So many killer riffs & solos!🏆

[@MDN1505]

Son in law Richie Faulkner from Judas Priest is proud to have married Lynch's daughter! Imagine both of them shredding together!

[@dennisperin2989]

Right? That would be awesome. Just saw Ritchie with Priest right before covid shut everything down

[@jamescon55]

How many daughters does Lynch have, I wonder? He was ALREADY divorced 5 times in the early 2000s I remember him saying at one of 3 guitar clinics I was fortunate enough to see him at too. ALMOST jumped the chance to play DRUMS when he was getting ready to perform Mr. Scary too, but hesitated too long and another spectator (who DID a good job btw 😁) beat me to it! Lol. That would of been awesome to jam with one of my favorite guitarist of all time. Always a cool guy and STRAIGHT to the point, NO BS either. 😎

[@MaestroJericho]

Damn, living the dream. Joined one of the greats and marry one one of your heroes' daughters.

[@theoryofthrash]

God tier ESP guitar played by the god tier artist

[@chrispetritsch4959]

As a guitarist myself,i've always thought of his style as really unique. I still love the Wicked Sensation album.

[@judowrestlerka]

George Lynch has gone through so many evolutions .....80s guitar hero, body builder guitar hero, returning guitar hero and now Vintage Cool Grey Haired Guitar Hero.. Viva GEORGE!!!!

[@buffdaddy2032]

He was never a bodybuilder. He worked out. Different then somone who competes .

[@judowrestlerka]

@@buffdaddy2032 dude, look....Im not striving for detailed biographical accuracy here, its a fun post for the man. The research division of ESP guitar players is 2 rooms down. Off now....Queensryche is pumping iron too...go git 'em.

[@jamescon55]

@@judowrestlerka NOW he's the GUITAR WIZARD with the hairdo n ALL! Lol. Be funny as HELL if Lynch started growing a beard or goatee even! LOL 😆 I doubt it though... ONE thing George HAS ALWAYS kept the same was in fact, clean shavin.....

[@echoeman]

This was shot at the Valley Relics museum in Van Nuys, CA.

[@tyryztoll]

Thanks for the clarification....I was wondering if that was his garage. Looks kinda like the ultimate man cave!

[@Joshen_Marient]

Can't get over George Lynch's inspiring tone and style. The visuals in this demo serves up really well too 🤘

[@davidgray347]

When i first heard Breaking the Chains I was immediately a Dokken fan and still till this day. The sound on the first two albums was killer.

[@psychosneighbor1509]

I saw a thing(an interview with George himself) where he said at the completion/final mix of Breaking the Chains(with the band present), it was guitar-heavy and much more in your face. Then, after everybody left, Don remixed it with his vocals being the focus and practically muting the guitar before sending it off to the presses lol...

[@chabomorphosis]

@@psychosneighbor1509 You know that's lie, don't you? George it's my favorite guitar player of all time but i had to admit that he isn't a nice guy and he talks bullshit about Don everytime.

[@psychosneighbor1509]

@@chabomorphosis Well George said it himself. The video is somewhere here on youtube. Only he and Don and the rest of the band know the truth :)

[@chabomorphosis]

@@psychosneighbor1509 Yeah I know! but that was a lie. Look up to the interview with the producer of the "Breaking the Chains" album. He said that none of that was true. That's why I said that George talks bullshit about Don every time he got a chance. Even the first producer of "Tooth N Nail" said that Don was a very normal and simple guy and George was very temperamental and he was the reason why he walk out of recording the album.

[@psychosneighbor1509]

@@chabomorphosis Thanks. Will do. Great album either way! :)

[@flybynight1929]

Incredible playing. George has an undeniable tone.

[@lonspangrud5992]

Was able to purchase one about a year ago and it’s absolutely perfect. The construction is second to none.

[@thisiknowwithjohnfield5067]

People mocked Dokken, but man what a crunch sound! Go George!

[@ironbassler747]

@suspicionofdeceit YES THEY DID.

[@jameswhite8402]

@suspicionofdeceit I always loved Dokken’s sound but to most of my friends they weren’t hard enough for them.

[@jodyssey9921]

Yeah, the band was horrible poser pretty boy music but I loved them anyway because the guitar was so damn good.

[@RockDawg77]

Dokken was connoisseur metal. We didn't take anyone serious that didn't take them serious. If you didn't get Dokken, we didn't get you. Plain and simple. You either recognize talent and art, or you don't.

[@stingraybeach572]

Dokken had the unfortunate problem of being famous for their 2 worst songs. The sissy ballad and commercial stuff. 85% of their songs were very wicked Lynch, and Dokken (in his day) was an incredible "headphone voice" singer, good lyrics, SONGS, and more, so unless you can't stand that - DOKKEN RULES! When Lynch/Pilson made and incredible album "Wicked Underground" there were guys I knew who listened to the "rage rock" of the day and they asked me "How can you listen to that stuff? - It sounds so ANGRY?!" My point is I guess you can't please everyone. Lynch showed the rage rockers he could out rage them with one hand tied behind his back, but then that trend went away.

[@statycrebel3059]

it's true what they say.... age is just a number because this man is still kicking so much as a guitar player just as well as he did in the 80s!!!! Maybe even better because of all of his experience and he isn't going anywhere anytime soon!!! \m/

[@jgoodman75]

He is amazing! Cranking out new records left and right.

[@glahome1]

Would someone at ESP tell George he has an amazing persona that I enjoy watching and listening to, thank you. In addition, congrats ESP for making an instrument that enables George, and so many other guitarists, to do what it is they do, thank you again.

[@Barteraddy]

Awesome, and George looks fantastic 👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@davidzielke2525]

Sure wish I kept my M1 Tiger. Great seeing George.

[@daddyosink4413]

The amount of gear that I sold/traded over the years makes me sick😔 I traded an original "Bud Box RAT" for an HM-2 when I was 14🤦‍♂️ Pre internet there was no way of knowing what this stuff was, I thought because I had never seen another one that it was junk.

[@neophyterobin]

Mannn... this is 'THE' 80's guitar right there. Wish they still had the LTD version of this. I can't get my hand on it anywhere.

[@kitoyobeni1]

They were everywhere for $500 for a long time, but now they're scarce somehow. I wanted one too...shouldn't have waited.

[@neophyterobin]

@@kitoyobeni1 I know. Should have made the decision back then. I don't have a couple grand for the original Esp.

[@releshred1272]

Robin Vreugdenhil try 4 grande

[@mikeodonnell4781]

Robin i have one i found at a pawnshop in Lexington KY that doesn’t have a case and is constantly and i was just thinking the other day i need to get rid of it. Cool guitar but im in the seven string world

[@markdelaney348]

I sold mine a couple of years ago! Oops!!! The Floyd Rose special on it was crap though! 😂

[@Scott767300]

George is one in a handful of guitarists that you can instantly identify.....one of the reasons-if not the main one- I picked up a guitar in the early 80’s!

[@800horsegarage8]

Nothing like a George Lynch jam always making the guitar sing so sweet.

[@mak587]

Love his new look. George is still rocking it.............as the guitar wizard.

[@ArloTarr]

Love listening to George play. He’s always playing new things I haven’t heard before and I’ve been listening to him intently for a long time.

[@atozee7189]

At least he still got all his hair and is in great shape for being almost 70. Let’s not forget in the late 80s, he was already an ‘old timer’ in his mid 30s surrounded by very competent and highly competitive teenage shredders many of who were GIT trained and he could put them in the shade. For most guitarists it would be ‘game over’ by that age. Quite a remarkable guy. He also built guitars and was a body builder too.

[@bryanmannoia8410]

Glad to hear George is still doing his thing. he was a major influence on my early playing. I still whip out "in my dreams" on the guitar once in a while.

[@kylerperson4362]

my dad had this guitar since the 90s and i always thought it was cool and now i know where it’s from, this is crazy.

[@BlueTransAm83]

Love the look of the cars and little set up they got too

[@TMoody]

George looking like the wizard these days.

[@stingraybeach572]

You are close: He is a SORCERER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hardrockrelics2157]

Gorgeous George at it again ! 🐯

[@m-hhall7657]

Mr Lynch’s playing has matured so much in my opinion. One of my he best!

[@karenmonson9893]

Love the guitar! His guitars are always so sharp looking! His playing, phenomenal!!! He's amazing to see,hear and watch!!!🙂🙃😉😊👍

[@ellisonlowrimore7751]

I never get tired of Mr. Scary!! George is the Fret Wizard! 🤘🏽

[@ich4bdm]

Loved that guitar since I was a kid👍🏼

[@jimtom4849]

I grew up with George and is mostly how I play today,,,thanks Mr Lynch

[@MRX2099]

George Lynch kicks major ass, always has, always will....'nuff said

[@Xenaman]

Talking living legend, iam from turkey and am a big fan of his, shows what influence a great player can have

[@thom0560]

not to diminish the video of an amazing legend. But I am blown away that the 2 Palimino signs found a home in the coolest possible setting ever. I dont expect him to respond to these comments but Its such an honor that George picked these up and utilized them in such an amazing aestectic. My Dad(who owned the Pal. and passed away in 85) is smiling right now.

[@marcmillstein1507]

This was shot at the Valley Relics Museum in Van Nuys.

[@thom0560]

@@marcmillstein1507 I sent this to my brother and he told me that. I am so embarrassed. but still pretty cool

[@marcmillstein1507]

@@thom0560 No worries. It's a cool place. I visited last year, so I recognized it immediately.

[@ramlihassan8238]

Alone again always my fav....when those guitars came out years ago..it really blew me away...and master George.....his video licks lessons always imspired me...

[@aferainteriorreal-lifesitu4592]

hooly shit dude its hard to see that guy getting old he always was so young ....dammed life

[@sheercerebralpower]

In the 80s, Lynch was my fave since he was a melodic,majestic player. The solo he did on Macalpine‘s „Tears.... „ was a staple when I was teaching my students rock solos at the time.Really fantastic.....another benchmark was the Jeff Watson/Brad Gillis interchange on „Don‘t tell me you love me“. I snagged many a look of disbelieve when at clinic’s I‘d perform a rendition of BOTH solos live to the metronome set on 176 bpm using 16th notes.....

[@MortuusMachina]

When I turn 67, I want to look as good as George Lynch

[@thefuzzman]

Been a fan of Dokken since Tooth and Nail was released. Love hearing George play!

[@felixramirez6898]

Mr. scary himself , just as great as ever .

[@Guithulhu]

Helllllllll yeahhhhhh! Mr Scary is one of my favorite guitar tunes! Lynch rules.

[@robertrogers7939]

Fantastic ! Love George.

[@garmstr400]

If you ever get a chance to meet George, by all means he is great person that is down to earth and has a Melodic style that Rips, you can pick his sound out of anywhere and only the great ones have this!!!

[@GuitarJawn]

Such an awesome location

[@Musclemachoman]

OMG this guy was a super fit, muscle and forever young and suddenly from one day to another he became in Gandalf from Lord of the Rings.

[@TedlinksChannel]

Not suddenly, it's 2021, he's probably 60.

[@stingraybeach572]

@@TedlinksChannel Try 65. Take it from me, it happens fast! He is in very respectable shape for his age. So am I , but it even happens to guys like us who think we are immortal. I've had more fun listening to George over the years than almost any other musician. Maybe EJ was tied for that. "Life can't be all bad when for ten dollars you can buy all the Beethoven sonatas and listen to them for ten years." -William F. Buckley, Jr.

[@marcusguzman515]

@@TedlinksChannel George Lynch was born in 1954 so he would be 67 incredible and he still plays the Guitar like a beast! He is one of my absolute favorite guitarists... Right there with Dime Bag Darrel, Joe Satriani, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray, Jeff Beck, Allan Holdsworth, Jimi Hendrix,

[@stallownedstallion825]

Lynch = master in 80s, 90s, 20s, 21s...the man has been my 2nd fav axe wizard [ after Page] from the jump.

[@alaskaaksala123]

First time I heard George was his solo on “into the fire”….what feel!…been a Lynch fan ever since..

[@eddierayvanlynch6133]

Not only is he George Lynch. Not only does he have a signature ax. But he has TWO cool A&W signs. (Tiny frosted mugs of root beer are very metal when you're seven.) 😮👍💯🔥💀👏😎

[@kirkcostner774]

He`s always been so underrated and under appreciated. He is one of the top shredders of all time and he innovated and contributed so much to guitar. He`s one of the big 3 (EVH, Randy Rhoads, George Lynch) who started the shred or hot rod guitar craze in the late 70s-early 80s.

[@ec-uploads]

He ain't under rated dude

[@jessecadena58]

Makes me want to go learn Mr.Scary on guitar

[@frankpaws]

Learned it. Stopped playing it, need to learn again. Check out George on Dave Narraro doing it.

[@vincentzombi3916]

It’s super fun to play! But also really tough 🤘🏻

[@TheUtuber999]

My first car was a red '75 Camaro that I bought in '86 for $400 from a fellow soldier in West Germany who was leaving for stateside in a week and needed to sell it fast. It looked almost exactly like the one in this video. Loved that car!

[@kevinmacdonald8667]

George, you are one of my top guitar heros of all time man. Like top 3. Like no other bro. Always a fan from the heart. Much love

[@gm7304]

Fkn Dude You are SO Humble......Yet Kickin ASS Everyday......Love You Forever George.

[@tylerconley7739]

Re release this guitar. It's iconic and should be able to be had

[@espguitarsusa]

Hi Tyler. You can get one today if you'd like! www.espguitars.com/products/9378-kamikaze-1

[@thatsabignomydude]

The coolest guy. Oh, and the hair... makes me want to toss a coin to the Witcher - George of Rivia haha.

[@evolutionmb]

How do you like the taste of that steel?

[@antonioecheverria2727]

Georalt of Lynchvia,also known as Mr. Scary of Blaviken.

[@evolutionmb]

Did he pick Triss or Yennifer, or maybe both?

[@jerryvahnknight218]

My only complaint is this should have been longer!

[@sarloscantana]

George is so fuckin' rad. \m/\m/

[@devastaterx]

George always had great style. i haven't seen him in a while and the thumbnail caught me off guard, all grey. Then well, it totally fits! Long silver hair. The guy is epic. i guess he always will be. Oh and he plays guitar pretty well too 🤘🤘🤘

[@zipchtkdn7804]

I remember back in like 2010 on a Sam Ash they let me Noodle around with the ESP kamikaze it was heavy and the notes jumped out of that guitar, very resonate.

[@randommoosebrains]

Nice! Mvc2 in the background as well :)

[@Gunny_101st]

Absolutely no mistaking that tone.

[@EdValencia]

Back in '89 I walked into a music store "Long & McQuade" on Bloor St right off Ossington Ave. in downtown Toronto and saw this guitar on the shelf. $700 at the time and I thought it was all the money in the world back then......glad to see it still being produced.

[@YvngExiled]

I remember watching him play w Dave Navarro a few years Nd now this?! My boys getting old 😭

[@seanodonnell9826]

George really created a signature style of guitar playing, each note complimenting the last one doing that major - minor thing that made 80's rock/metal so awesome, he really took that to the next level. I think he has the perfect setup for a superstrat with a bridge bucker and a single at the neck with no middle pup. Cool shirt too, I wonder if Mr. Scary is an MC5 fan?

[@mwbrada]

Hahaha LOVE IT! The Kamikaze-1 is still my favorite guitar George! Thank you and thank you ESP!

[@glove8888]

My dad still has this guitar. Never get rid of it

[@SD-kp1yk]

that's awesome. I still have a sunburst I'll never sell. Hoping one of my kids will pick it up one day!!

[@johnhernandez1505]

He still has that signature George Lynch sound. Saw him over a year ago and he still jams. Btw, that's a fucking very cool looking garage😎🎸

[@NoslenCosta]

Amazing Tone...George is like wine !!

[@alfayamansyah3734]

GeorgeLynch..my favorit Guitarist all the time..👍👍👍

[@Andrewkafp]

Very impressive man is King George Just watching him play is scary in itself

[@6932bigdaug]

Love that 78 camaro in the background.

[@maczepa]

74-77' Not 78.....

[@dr.j5642]

George is one sick guitarist. One of the greatest to ever do it. Bad to the bone

[@davidrios4958]

So cool to see his hair grey instead of dying it black. Looks better like this. I hate to see old people try and look young by dying their hair black.

[@Ranger11413]

That's why I only dye my pubes. It's like .... "Surprise Surprise Beotch" !!!

[@brad3139]

hands down my favorite guitar, that thing is rad!

[@hoschie2261]

Have a '88 Kamikaze-1 (top monunted Floyd Rose) and no guitar of my hole guitar collection can match it. It is by far the best guitar I have ever played. It is my favorite guitar since I got it.

[@gainbear8853]

Total stud. Awesome looking guitar. Iconic.

[@richardmitchell8213]

Plus there were so many great bands during that era also. Lynch Mob put him into the "Badass" category and that's when I really started to like his stuff.

[@marcusvarella2945]

Awesome! My respects to master George Lynch. This ESP looks great. Nice strong neck with wood enough to superb stability and sound transmition.

[@shreddykrueger3776]

Look at that beautiful A&W sign. Canada check in

[@nitrokyosho]

still sounds awesome

[@daviclar867]

One of my favorite guitarists! Iommi, Rhoads, Lee, Demartini!

[@ramseyomery]

hey, the valley relics museum! Nice!

[@Enoch-Gnosis]

Legendary!

[@aryinc]

killer guitarist. is it me or is the tone fuzzy as f...ck. i get that certain old tone. that plexi type a sound. but this sound off, i do.think it more so.is micing instead of his actual tone. george is a master at his craft and tone.

[@BA99253]

I thought the same thing.

[@tippss3332]

It's not George. It's the wave these videos get recorded for KZbin use. I have heard similar comments from other channels. Lynch is a legend!!! And the hair to match-Ha...

[@werdna_sir]

@@tippss3332 The amount of delay he's using doesn't help.

[@chris_2714]

@@werdna_sir no such thing as too much delay when it comes to 80s riffs 🤘😅

[@werdna_sir]

@@chris_2714 :) I find it muddies up my rhythms, but I love it on leads.

[@tomm.w.2033]

Having EPS to produce his signature guitar, this young man has bright future.