ESP LTD ALEXI LAIHO ARROWHEAD 20TH ANNIV guitar
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ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Arrowhead 20th Anniversary
This Alexi Laiho Arrowhead 20th Anniversary brings aggressive playability and lightning-fast responsiveness into the studio, engineered around the signature tonal and ergonomic demands of extreme metal production. The thin U-shaped neck and scalloped frets 19-24 enable rapid position shifts and tapping passages to be tracked with precision, while the neck-thru-body construction provides exceptional sustain and upper-fret access essential for layered lead work. The distinctive arrowhead body shape combines striking visual presence with genuine ergonomic advantage whether you're tracking seated or standing in the booth.
Design & Construction for Studio Performance
Built with neck-thru-body construction at a 25.5" scale, this instrument uses a three-piece maple neck paired with alder body wings for optimal resonance and structural stability across your recording sessions. The macassar ebony fingerboard features 24 extra-jumbo frets with scalloped frets 19-24, enabling precise intonation tracking and effortless legato articulation across the upper register during takes. Gold hardware and Grover tuners maintain tuning stability through long sessions, while the double-locking Floyd Rose 1000 bridge supports aggressive vibrato techniques without pitch drift—critical for maintaining tonal consistency across multiple takes and overdubs.
Pickup & Tonal Character
The guitar features a single EMG HZ F-H2 passive pickup with volume control, delivering tight, articulate tones suited to heavy rhythm tracking and high-gain lead layering in the mix. Visually distinctive, the instrument showcases a black finish with yellow bevels, a satin-finished neck with matching yellow bevel detailing, and the COBHC logo, making this 20th anniversary edition instantly recognizable both in the studio and on the stand.
Key Features
- Neck-thru-body construction with 25.5" scale length
- Three-piece maple neck with thin U-shaped profile
- Alder body wings with arrowhead shape
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets
- Scalloped frets 19-24 for enhanced legato playability
- Arrowhead-shaped pearloid inlays
- Double-locking Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
- Single EMG HZ F-H2 passive pickup with volume control
- Gold hardware with Grover tuners
- Black finish with yellow bevels and satin-finished neck
- COBHC logo detailing
- Includes deluxe ESP hardshell case
This 20th Anniversary Arrowhead combines signature Alexi Laiho specs with the build quality and reliability that define the ESP LTD lineup, delivering a serious tracking instrument for producers and engineers working in high-speed metal production and dynamic tonal expression across genres.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
This Alexi Laiho signature model brings neck-thru sustain, precise fret work, and a single-pickup passive configuration optimized for heavy, distorted metal tones in the mix. The macassar ebony fingerboard with scalloped upper frets supports clean legato recording takes, while the EMG HZ F-H2 captures tight low-end definition and articulate transients suited to rhythm and lead overdub sessions. Choose this if your project sits in thrash, melodic death metal, or hard rock and you need a workhorse that delivers aggression and upper-register clarity without coloration.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level and playing style is this guitar designed for?
This is an advanced and professional-level instrument purpose-built for metal, thrash metal, hard rock, and extended-range styles. The scalloped upper frets, thin U-shaped neck, and 25.5" scale are optimized for speed, legato passages, and aggressive high-gain tone; it is not suited to jazz, folk, or country playing.
What pickup does it have, and how does it perform with distortion?
It features a single EMG HZ F2 passive pickup with volume control, engineered for tight, articulate tones and high-gain ready response. The passive design and single-pickup configuration deliver the percussive attack and sustained aggression characteristic of metal rhythm and lead work.
How does the scalloped fretboard affect playability?
Frets 19-24 are scalloped, allowing your fingers to rest between the frets rather than on them, making rapid position shifts, tapping, and legato passages feel more natural and precise. The full 24 extra-jumbo frets combined with the thin U-shaped neck enable effortless upper-register access.
Is the Floyd Rose bridge reliable for aggressive vibrato work?
Yes, the double-locking Floyd Rose 1000 bridge is designed to support aggressive vibrato techniques without pitch drift, and the Grover tuners with gold hardware ensure reliable tuning stability across intense playing sessions.
What is included with this guitar?
The instrument comes with a deluxe ESP hardshell case, providing professional-grade protection for transport and storage.
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