EIIALEXIRIPPED-B vs EIIECDBGNSPLH — Compare
ESP E-II Alexi Laiho Ripped Sawtooth Guitar Purple Faded Pinstripes vs ESP E-II Eclipse DB Lefty Guitar Green Sparkle
The Alexi Laiho Ripped is a thrash-metal signature machine with neck-thru construction and a built-in boost for extreme aggression, while the Eclipse DB is a more versatile hard-rock workhorse with coil-split flexibility and set-neck warmth. Choose the Alexi for pure metal speed and punch; choose the Eclipse DB if you want tonal range across hard rock, progressive, and studio work—or if you play left-handed.
No sales tax on orders shipped outside California — total cost beats national retailers that charge sales tax in nearly every state.
ESP E-II Alexi Laiho Ripped Sawtooth Guitar Purple Faded Pinstripes
ESP E-II Eclipse DB Lefty Guitar Green Sparkle
Specs side by side
| ESP E-II Alexi Laiho Ripped Sawtooth Guitar Purple Faded Pinstripes | ESP E-II Eclipse DB Lefty Guitar Green Sparkle | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,399.00 | $2,599.00 |
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Series | — | ESP E-II Eclipse |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | Unknown | 2024 |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose ESP E-II Alexi Laiho Ripped Sawtooth Guitar Purple Faded Pinstripes
- ✓ Neck-thru construction and scalloped frets 19–24 for effortless high-fret access and speed
- ✓ ESP MM-04 active boost switch adds up to +18dB of gain and EQ control for leads
- ✓ Dual-pickup design (EMG HZ F-H2 bridge, EMG HZ S2 neck) optimized for metal aggression and clarity
- ✓ Floyd Rose Original trem for dive-bomb effects and classic metal aesthetics
Why choose ESP E-II Eclipse DB Lefty Guitar Green Sparkle
- ✓ Coil-split voicing on both EMG pickups lets you switch humbucker-to-single-coil instantly for tonal range
- ✓ Set-neck mahogany construction delivers warm sustain ideal for studio and progressive playing
- ✓ Left-handed option available for southpaw players
- ✓ Includes premium Gotoh hardware, bone nut, and Elixir strings plus hardshell case
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for thrash metal?
The Alexi Laiho Ripped is purpose-built by thrash legend Alexi Laiho and features a boost circuit, scalloped frets, and metal-optimized pickups. The Eclipse DB is excellent for metal but designed for broader hard-rock and progressive applications.
Can I get more tonal range from either guitar?
The Eclipse DB's coil-split functionality on both pickups gives you instant humbucker-to-single-coil switching for clean, warm, and high-gain tones. The Alexi Ripped focuses on aggressive metal tones with boost versatility but lacks coil-split switching.
What if I'm left-handed?
Only the Eclipse DB is available in a left-handed configuration. The Alexi Laiho Ripped is right-handed only.
Which holds sustain better?
The Alexi Ripped's neck-thru construction theoretically offers maximum sustain for leads, while the Eclipse DB's mahogany set-neck and thick body deliver excellent studio-grade sustain. Both are professional-tier instruments—the difference is minimal in practice.