HALESTORM's LZZY HALE and EPIPHONE unveil Explorer Custom guitar in black diamond holographic sparkle
21-08-2026
Epiphone has announced the launch of the Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom in a Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish. A new artist model created in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning HALESTORM frontwoman, rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter and Gibson‘s first female brand ambassador, Lzzy Hale. The new model continues Hale‘s celebrated run of Epiphone signature guitars, a series that has produced sold-out and highly collectible instruments embraced by fans, players and collectors. The Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom, Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle is available worldwide now at authorized Epiphone dealers, the Gibson Garage in Nashville and London, and on www.epiphone.com.
A commanding new addition to Lzzy Hale‘s celebrated series of Epiphone signature guitars, the Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom is designed to match the force of her performances: powerful, unapologetic, visually striking, and built to deliver night after night. Purpose-built for heavy music and unmistakable style, this new Explorer Custom raises the volume with a dazzling Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish, premium appointments, and a high-output voice made for heavy riffs, soaring leads, and arena-sized presence. More than a signature guitar, it is a true statement piece: a hard-hitting, high-impact instrument built for players who want standout style, powerful tone, and performance-ready dependability.
“Lzzy has always brought a rare combination of power, precision, and unmistakable style to the stage,” says Aljon Go, product manager, Epiphone. “The Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom captures that same energy in an instrument that looks unforgettable, plays fast, and delivers the clarity and punch players need to own the moment.”
Built around a classic mahogany Explorer body, the Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom features elegant 7-ply top binding and a single-ply mirror pickguard for maximum visual impact under stage lighting. The gloss Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish gives the guitar a bold, dimensional look that reflects Lzzy‘s fearless stage presence and makes the model stand out immediately in any collection.
Coinciding with the new guitar’s launch, Lzzy Hale is offering fans on HALESTORM‘s fall 2026 North American tour the rare opportunity to own an Explorer Custom played live on stage and personally autographed by Lzzy. The VIP upgrade also includes an exclusive pre-show meet-and-greet, individual photo opportunity, VIP merchandise, and additional on-site perks. For all package details, availability, and more information, visit Superfan.live/artist/halestorm.
The mahogany neck is shaped to Epiphone‘s comfortable and fast SlimTaper 60s C profile, paired with an ebony fretboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and pearloid block inlays. The signature Explorer “hockey stick” headstock features a raised Epiphone 3D nickel logo, a Graph Tech nut, and Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners for dependable tuning stability. Custom artist details include a black two-ply truss rod cover engraved with Lzzy Hale‘s signature and a sleek black stinger on the rear of the headstock.
For players seeking crushing tone with definition and control, the Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom is powered by a matched set of Epiphone ProBucker Ignite pickups, engineered for power, clarity, and dynamic response. Each pickup is wired to its own volume control, with a shared master tone control topped by a silver Speed knob for precise shaping. A three-way pickup selector provides easy access to either pickup or both together, making the guitar equally suited for massive rhythm tones, articulate leads, and everything in between.
At the opposite end, the guitar is equipped with a LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge and LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece, delivering accurate intonation, long-lasting sustain, and road-ready reliability. A hardshell case is included to protect the instrument at home, in the studio, and on tour.
In 2023 Kramer Guitars (also a branch of Gibson Guitars) partnered with Lzzy Hale to become Gibson‘s first female brand ambassador — to release the Kramer Lzzy Hale Voyager.
Said Lzzy: “Come meet this bonafide rockstar from outer space! I’m proud to introduce the most out of this world guitar I’ve ever had in my arsenal. Straight from my inner child, my signature Kramer Voyager is a tribute to my ferocity. Horns high, and sharp as lightning. This little alien creature dreams and screams big. She’s love at first flight…and you’ll never find another like her!”
With its Original, Modern, and Artist Collections, Kramer offers entry-level and intermediate options, as well as guitars for professional musicians and continues to be the guitar of choice for today’s rock and metal legends. The Kramer Lzzy Hale Voyager marks the first Kramer signature guitar created for a female artist and the fifth collaboration between Lzzy and Gibson Brands‘ luthiers overall. Lzzy was heavily involved in the design of the guitar which started with a pointy version of the classic Kramer Voyager body style. The guitar is finished in an attention-grabbing Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle finish that looks incredible on stage. The Lzzy Hale Voyager is a single-bridge position Kramer 85-T humbucker and a single Volume control along with a Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo and R2 Locking Nut for rock-solid tuning stability. The three-piece maple neck has an ebony fretboard with lightning bolt inlays, a satin finish for speed, and a Slim “C” profile for comfort. Add it all up, and you have an awesome guitar that, like the artist who helped design it, is Made to Rock Hard! Only a limited run of 300 Kramer Lzzy Hale Voyagers will be made, and a Kramer hardshell case is also included in the package.
NECK
Profile
Slim “C”
Scale Length
647.7 mm / 25.5 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
320.0 mm / 12.598 in
Fret Count
22
Frets
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Floyd Rose R2 Locking Nut; Top-mounted
Nut Width
41.3 mm / 1.625 in
Inlays
Lightning Bolt
Joint
Bolt-on
BODY
Body Style
Explorer
Body Shape
Pointy Voyager
Body Material
Alder
Body Finish
Gloss Body, Satin Neck
HARDWARE
Finish
Chrome
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000 Series
Tuning Machines
Mini Die-Cast
Pickguard
None
Truss Rod
Dual Action
Truss Rod Cover
Black Bullet with Lzzy Hale Signature Reproduction
Control Knobs
Chrome Metal Knurled
Control Covers
Black
Strap Buttons
2 – Chrome
Mounting Rings
Chrome-plated Plastic
Pickup Covers
Chrome
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
Kramer 85-T
Controls
Master Volume
Output Jack
1/4″ Barrel; Rim-mounted
MISCALENEOUS
Strings Gauge
.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
Case
Hardshell
Halestorm released “A deluxe version of ‘Back From The Dead’ one year ago with seven bonus tracks . Most of these songs are in the spirit of taking chances and were some of the first we’d written after getting together post lockdown.
“Back From The Dead: Deluxe Edition” track listing:
01. Back From The Dead
02. Wicked Ways
03. Strange Girl
04. Brightside
05. The Steeple
06. Terrible Things
07. My Redemption
08. Bombshell
09. I Come First
10. Psycho Crazy
11. Raise Your Horns
12. Mine
13. Heavy MeNtal (F**k Yeah)
14. Legendary
15. Wannabe
16. You Only Die Once
17. Alien
18. Special
“Back From The Dead” was released in May via Atlantic. The follow-up to 2018’s “Vicious” was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, MASTODON, ALICE IN CHAINS) with co-production by Scott Stevens (SHINEDOWN, DAUGHTRY, NEW YEARS DAY).
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