Ltd RZK-III Signature LTD Richard Kruspe Olympic White
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A Signature Designed for Stage and Studio
The RZK-III sits at the heart of the ESP/LTD signature range, embodying the "high-gain" DNA dear to Richard Z. Kruspe. Its refined luthiery (neck-through, alder wings) and professional hardware make it a studio and touring machine, designed to handle high volumes and metronomic rhythms.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Intended for intermediate to advanced guitarists, this 6-string electric excels in industrial metal, modern hard rock, and any genre requiring sharp attacks, precise palm-mutes, and heavy tunings. Its fast playability and versatile electronics also make it credible for atmospheric clean textures.
The Sound
The alder body + 3-piece maple neck-through delivers solid mids, tight lows, and excellent note sustain. The Fishman Fluence RZK Signature pickups offer distinct voices: from a tight, articulated modern register to more open tones, selectable via mini-toggle switch and push-pull. The recessed TonePros bridge optimizes string anchoring and vibrational transfer, while the locking tailpiece and locking tuners ensure formidable tuning stability. The result: a sharp, defined sound with long sustain and controlled dynamics.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
* Electric string sets 10-46 to maintain original tension and balance. * Quality standard strap (classic strap buttons) to secure the instrument on stage.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Cover/case | Case |
| Category | ST | Body | Alder |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Tonepros, Tune-o-Matic, Tonepros Tune-o-Matic |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Nbre of pickups | 2 |
| Neck | 3-piece maple through | Neck Pickup | Fishman Fluence |
| Neck format | Thin U | Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence |
| Radius | 350 mm | Electronics | Active |
| Nut Width | 42 mm | Selector | 3-position |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Settings | Volume with push / pull split mic |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Color | White |
| Scale (mm) | 648 mm | Colours | Olympic White |
| Tuning pegs | Lockings | Finishing | Glossy |
| Original Strings | 10-46 | Hardware | Black |
| Format/Construction | Neck-through-body with alder wings | Bridge/Tailpiece | TonePros Tune-o-Matic + locking tailpiece, both recessed |
| Finish | Glossy lacquer | Case | Included ESP molded hard case |
| Pickguard | Brushed black | Pickups | Fishman Fluence RZK Signature (neck and bridge) |
| Profile | Thin U | Controls | Volume with push/pull coil split |
| Frets | 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets | Additional switches | Voice selection mini-toggle, reversible kill switch |
| Markers | Phosphorescent side markers | Additional specs | Fishman Fluence RZK Signature pickups (Pull Volume for Voice 2), Kill Switch Mini toggle |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Number of strings | 6 |
| Tuners | LTD locking tuners | Number of pickups | 2 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the LTD RZK-III suitable for industrial metal and low tunings?
This model is suitable for industrial metal and modern hard rock rhythms thanks to its 648 mm scale length, Fishman Fluence RZK Signature pickups, and TonePros Tune-o-Matic bridge. The factory-installed string gauge is 10-46.
What tones do the Fishman Fluence RZK Signature pickups offer?
The two Fishman Fluence RZK Signature pickups provide tight, well-defined modern voices as well as more open tonal colors. The second voice can be selected via the push-pull volume pot, complemented by a mini toggle switch for voice selection.
Does the neck-through construction of this guitar contribute to sustain?
The 3-piece maple neck-through construction, combined with alder wings, promotes long note sustain. The alder body delivers solid mids and tight lows.
What stage equipment features are present on the RZK-III?
The black hardware includes locking tuners and a locking tailpiece designed to enhance tuning stability. Glow-in-the-dark side dot markers facilitate positioning on a dimly lit stage. A reversible kill switch is also integrated.
Is a gig bag or case included with this guitar?
A case is included with the instrument.



