G Lynch ESP/LTD gl 500 Kamikaze Question?

[FenderBoy]

Is there any collectibilty to this guitar? It's local to me so I might try to check it out. I figure that TwilightOdy... is the person to ask for this one. I don't know anything about the seller but I tend to check craigslist daily.

http://boston.craigslist.org/msg/47269868.html


"George Lynch ESP/LTD gl 500 Kamikaze. I changed the bridge pick up to a Duncan JB this guitar is in mint condition and comes with a hard shell case. Looking to sell for $550 or best offer.
this is in or around boston
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests"

 

[7th Hell]

Re: G Lynch ESP/LTD gl 500 Kamikaze Question?

Virtually NO collectability value- don't buy this guitar thinking you're going to get a ton of cash later on down the road. Be wary- I've read some horrible reviews of this guitar! LTD (low cost Korean-made ESP) usually makes good quality guitars, and the reviews might be based on a bad sample.

The build quality and parts quality will be less than a real Japanese/USA made ESP Lynch Kami. If you notice, there isn't even a pic of a Kamikaze pilot! Instead of paint graphics, LTD uses water decals, covered with a clear finish to save costs. It had cheap-o "Duncan Designed" pups in it, but the guy swapped them out for a JB. A better pup no doubt, but not a Screamin' Demon!

My advice- go to eBay and find a REAL ESP Lynch Kami! I've seen good ones (little wear and tear) go for $850 or so. The difference between the guitars will be significant!

Good Luck, Bro!

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: G Lynch ESP/LTD gl 500 Kamikaze Question?

The graphic on the LTD guitars, as well as the quality of the wood, is laughable, it's so bad.
Not collectible, and I wouldn't even buy it, personally.