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ESP LTD Alexi Sawtooth SE Electric Guitar in Black with White Pinstripe B-Stock vs ESP LTD SC-607B Stephen Carpenter Deftones Guitar Magenta Metallic B-Stock
The Alexi Laiho Sawtooth is a 6-string shredder optimized for speed and extreme techniques like dive bombs, while the SC-607B is a baritone (7-string equivalent tuning) engineered for downtuned heavy riffing and tonal variety. Choose the Sawtooth for traditional thrash and technical metal; choose the SC-607B for djent, extended-range playing, and studio versatility.
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ESP LTD Alexi Sawtooth SE Electric Guitar in Black with White Pinstripe B-Stock
ESP LTD SC-607B Stephen Carpenter Deftones Guitar Magenta Metallic B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Alexi Sawtooth SE Electric Guitar in Black with White Pinstripe B-Stock | ESP LTD SC-607B Stephen Carpenter Deftones Guitar Magenta Metallic B-Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,519.20 | $1,519.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Black Metal | — |
| Body | Explorer | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | — | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 27" Baritone Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | H | Active P/J |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | Fixed |
| Year | Unknown | 2026 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD Alexi Sawtooth SE Electric Guitar in Black with White Pinstripe B-Stock
- ✓ Shorter 25.5" scale and scalloped upper frets (19–24) enable faster position shifts and extreme bending techniques
- ✓ Double-locking Floyd Rose 1000 bridge supports aggressive dive bombs and whammy work
- ✓ Single passive EMG HZ F-H2 humbucker keeps tone articulate and aggressive without active-electronics noise
- ✓ Offset V-body design maximizes upper-fret access and ergonomic playability
Why choose ESP LTD SC-607B Stephen Carpenter Deftones Guitar Magenta Metallic B-Stock
- ✓ Extended 27" baritone scale purpose-built for lower tunings with reduced string tension and finger fatigue
- ✓ Fishman Fluence SRC active humbuckers with multiple voicings via push/pull control—switch tones without changing guitars
- ✓ Neck-thru mahogany body delivers enhanced resonance and sustain crucial for baritone downtuned work
- ✓ Molded 1.88" nut width accommodates extended-range playing and heavy riffing across the full fingerboard
Frequently asked questions
What is the main tuning difference between these two guitars?
The Sawtooth is a standard 6-string guitar with a 25.5" scale, designed for standard or drop tunings. The SC-607B is a baritone with a 27" scale, engineered specifically for extended-range (7-string equivalent) and heavily downtuned playing with reduced string tension.
How do the pickups and controls differ?
The Sawtooth has a single passive EMG HZ F-H2 humbucker with volume-only control, prioritizing clarity and simplicity for high-output metal. The SC-607B has dual Fishman Fluence SRC active humbuckers with push/pull voicing switches, offering multiple tonal options without changing guitars.
Which guitar is better for extreme techniques like dive bombs?
The Alexi Laiho Sawtooth is built for this—the double-locking Floyd Rose 1000 bridge and scalloped frets (19–24) support aggressive whammy work, bending, and rapid shifts. The SC-607B uses a fixed TonePros locking TOM-style bridge, designed for stability in downtuned play rather than extreme pitch manipulation.
Which is better for studio work and tone shaping?
The SC-607B excels in studio—its active Fishman electronics with multiple voicing options let you access clean articulation, mid-forward aggression, and high-gain saturation on demand. The Sawtooth's single passive pickup offers less tonal flexibility but delivers a focused, high-output aggressive tone.