Epiphone And Lzzy Hale Unveil The Explorer Custom In Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle

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.

Lzzy Hale is the GRAMMY® Award-winning lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, and co-founder of Halestorm, one of modern hard rock’s most powerful and enduring bands. Known for her electrifying performances, commanding guitar work, and unmistakable voice, Hale has helped lead Halestorm to seven #1 hits at rock radio, more than three billion streams worldwide, over three million albums sold in the U.S., two GRAMMY® Award nominations, and a 2012 GRAMMY® Award win for “Love Bites (So Do I)” in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category. In July 2026, Hale was honored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of its “Women in Metal: You Will Know My Name” exhibit, where she spoke and performed with Halestorm guitarist Joe Hottinger in celebration of the women who have shaped heavy music. Her latest chapter with Halestorm includes the band’s album Everest and the fierce anthem “Rain Your Blood On Me,” which Hale has called “our ode to women” and “our war cry.” As Gibson’s first female Brand Ambassador and a longtime Epiphone signature artist, Hale has helped create a celebrated run of bold, sold-out, and highly collectible signature instruments. With the new Epiphone Lzzy Hale Explorer Custom in Black Diamond Holographic Sparkle, Hale continues to inspire players everywhere to stand out, turn up, and make their presence impossible to ignore.

Catch Lzzy on tour with Halestorm across North America this fall. For more info and tickets, visit halestormrocks.com.

Halestorm North American Fall Tour

Sep 2 Denver, CO Ball Arena

Sep 4 Chicago, IL Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

Sep 5 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center

Sep 7 Toronto, ON RBC Amphitheatre

Sep 9 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center

Sep 10 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center

Sep 12 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live

Sep 13 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Sep 15 Charlotte, NC Truliant Amphitheater

Sep 16 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Sep 18 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sep 19 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life*

Sep 21 Maryland Heights, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis

Sep 23 Dallas, TX Dos Equis Pavilion

Sep 25 The Woodlands, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sep 26 Del Valle, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Sep 29 Albuquerque, NM First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater

Oct 1 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Oct 2 Rancho Mirage, CA Agua Caliente Resort Casino*

All dates except * are with BABYMETAL