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ESP LTD Alex Skolnick AS-1 FM Lemon Burst Signature Electric Guitar B-Stock vs ESP LTD Iron Cross Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes B-Stock 2725
The Alex Skolnick AS-1 is built for jazz fusion, neoclassical metal, and progressive rock with articulate, responsive tone and refined ergonomics; the Iron Cross is engineered for aggressive metal and hard rock with high-output EMG pickups and a snarl-focused character. Choose the AS-1 if you play technical, genre-crossing styles; choose the Iron Cross if you're committed to heavy riffing and drop tunings.
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ESP LTD Alex Skolnick AS-1 FM Lemon Burst Signature Electric Guitar B-Stock
ESP LTD Iron Cross Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes B-Stock 2725
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Alex Skolnick AS-1 FM Lemon Burst Signature Electric Guitar B-Stock | ESP LTD Iron Cross Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes B-Stock 2725 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,279.20 | $1,279.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | — | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Neck | — | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | — | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | — | Active HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Year | Unknown | 2022 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD Alex Skolnick AS-1 FM Lemon Burst Signature Electric Guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Seymour Duncan '59 and JB pickups deliver articulate, versatile tone across clean and high-gain contexts
- ✓ Comfortable body contours and U-neck profile optimized for extended playing and fast neoclassical passages
- ✓ Tonally balanced platform equally at home in jazz fusion and progressive metal settings
Why choose ESP LTD Iron Cross Electric Guitar in Snow White with Black Stripes B-Stock 2725
- ✓ Dual EMG JH SET active pickups produce aggressive, high-output tone that cuts through any mix
- ✓ Thin U neck with fast, flat profile designed specifically for lightning-quick heavy riffing and drop tunings
- ✓ Powerful sustain and rock-solid tuning stability engineered for demanding metal and hard rock styles
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar works better for jazz fusion and lighter genres?
The Alex Skolnick AS-1 is purpose-built for jazz fusion, neoclassical metal, and progressive rock. Its Seymour Duncan pickups and passive electronics deliver responsive mids and articulate highs that shine in cleaner, technique-focused playing. The Iron Cross is not suited to jazz.
Which is better for metal and drop tunings?
The Iron Cross is engineered for metal and drop tunings. Its dual EMG JH SET active pickups produce the aggressive, high-output snarl required for heavy distortion and thick riffs, while the thin U-neck profile supports fast, aggressive technique. The AS-1 leans more toward fusion and progressive styles.
How do the neck profiles differ?
The AS-1 features a comfortable U-contour with a 305mm radius and 43mm nut width, designed for fast neoclassical runs and melodic work over extended sessions. The Iron Cross has a thin, fast U-profile with a 350mm radius and 42mm nut, optimized for aggressive rhythm playing and quick lead transitions on heavy riffs.
What's the difference in pickups and tone?
The AS-1 uses passive Seymour Duncan '59 (neck) and JB (bridge) pickups for clarified, responsive tone across genres. The Iron Cross uses active EMG JH SET pickups for high-output aggression and dominant snarl. Active pickups require a battery; passive pickups do not.