ESP 901 GUITAR used to record Rammsteins "Herzeleid" debut

ESP 901 - THE HERZELEID GUITAR  

This is the most important guitar ever in the world of Rammstein. This is  Richard Kruspes first ESP 901, the one he bought in Frankfurt after the wall went down. This is the guitar that started it all. The one that was used to record "Herzeleid". You can see the use of this guitar for example in the "Flüstern und Schreien" documentary, where parts of the recording of Herzeleid are shown. The Nato 1994 footage also shows him playing this guitar exclusively. This guitar was played extensively in the early days of Rammstein. You can see it in EVERY recording. After extensive use, Richard used it in the studio. After the "Pledge of Allegiance US Tour", Richard changed the black pickguard for a white one.  For every serious Rammstein fan / collector, this is the holy grail. The guitar that started it all. Please send in your offer. Guitar can of course be signed and personalised, photo of Richard with the guitar can also be done at request for the buyer. If this guitar could speak.... 

Comes with signed photographs of Richard showcasing the guitars history from 1994 - 2002. Also part of this lot is a handwritten letter from Richard explaining the guitars history.

The backstage passes shown on the picture are not included.