ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Purple Fade Satin Guitar with Case
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ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Purple Fade Satin Guitar with ESP hard case
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- SKU
- LALEXIHEXED-B
- Color
- Purple
. Description
Sound & Tone
Alder wings and a neck-thru maple neck give this V a bright, punchy voice with strong midrange and long sustain, while the 25.5" scale and Macassar ebony board keep fast riffing articulate and tight. The single bridge-position EMG HZ F-H2 ceramic humbucker is a high-gain, presence-forward pickup, so palm-muted rhythm work stays defined and lead lines cut through dense mixes, with the scalloped upper frets and Floyd Rose 1000 adding room for wide bends and dive-bomb effects. Best suited to metal and technical lead playing, particularly players who want one aggressive lead sound and a simple volume-only control layout.
ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Guitar – Purple Fade Satin
The ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Guitar in Purple Fade Satin delivers a versatile platform for capturing aggressive, articulate tones in the studio. One of the last designs by Laiho himself, this model combines a neck-thru-body architecture with high-performance electronics that track cleanly through distortion and sit with authority in dense mixes. The offset V shape and refined playability make it equally suited for session work, overdubs, and layering complex arrangements.
Key Features and Specifications
- Construction: Neck-Thru for enhanced sustain and easy access to higher frets
- Scale Length: 25.5", providing balanced string tension and clear articulation
- Body Material: Alder wings, producing a bright, balanced tone with punchy mids
- Neck: 3-piece Maple with a Thin "U" shape and natural satin finish for fast, comfortable playability
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony, scalloped from frets 19-24 for easy bending and precision, featuring sawtooth inlays and glow-in-the-dark side markers
- Finish: Purple Fade with light purple pinstripes, giving the guitar a striking look that matches its powerful sound
Playability and Design
- Neck Contour: Thin "U" for comfortable, fast playability, ideal for heavy riffs and technical playing
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm, providing a flat playing surface for accurate and fast fretting
- Frets: 24 Extra-Jumbo, offering smooth playability and easy bending
- Nut: Locking with a width of 42mm, ensuring tuning stability during intense playing
- Side Markers: Glow-in-the-dark for enhanced visibility in low-light conditions
Electronics and Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, allowing for expressive dive-bombs and tremolo effects with reliable tuning stability
- Pickup: EMG HZ F-H2 (bridge) passive high-gain ceramic humbucker, providing excellent presence, clarity, and a punchy response perfect for metal
- Controls: Single Volume control, keeping the layout streamlined for focused tone control
- Hardware Color: Chrome, contrasting beautifully with the Purple Fade finish
- Tuners: Grover, ensuring precise and stable tuning
Additional Features
- Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042) for balanced tension and smooth playability
- Case: Includes the V-ALEXI GUITAR FORM FIT CASE for safe transport and storage
The ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Guitar in Purple Fade Satin captures the tonal character and recording versatility needed for professional productions. The EMG pickup delivers focused midrange and harmonic clarity through multiple layers of gain, the Floyd Rose system remains locked in during tracking sessions, and the neck-thru design offers extended sustain for sustained notes and ambient textures. A serious instrument that records as well as it performs.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Reviews
Specifications
| Body Style | Explorer |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Country
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The Alexi Hexed is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The thin U-neck, scalloped upper frets, and 24 extra-jumbo frets favor players comfortable with fast, technical playing and high-gain metal styles.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
This guitar excels in metal, thrash metal, hard rock, and progressive music. The punchy mids, high-gain clarity, and aggressive tone profile are optimized for these styles and not recommended for jazz, country, or worship applications.
What pickup does it have and how does it perform?
The guitar features an EMG HZ F-H2 passive high-gain ceramic humbucker in the bridge position, delivering excellent presence, clarity, and punchy response with outstanding high-gain articulation for metal applications.
What tremolo system is included?
The guitar features a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, which provides expressive dive-bombs and tremolo effects while maintaining reliable tuning stability even during intense playing.
What's included with the guitar?
The guitar ships with a V-ALEXI form-fit case for safe transport and storage, and comes strung with D'Addario XL120 strings (.009-.042 gauge) with balanced tension.
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