ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Lefty Guitar Purple Faded Pinstripes
Description
ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Lefty Guitar — Purple Faded Pinstripes
The Alexi Laiho Hexed puts a thin U-shaped neck and scalloped fingerboard in your left hand, built for players who demand speed and aggression without compromise. This neck-thru instrument opens up the upper frets with zero obstruction and holds sustain through the most demanding extreme metal techniques. The purple fade with pinstripes finish carries the visual attitude of one of metal's most recognizable figures.
Playability & Feel
The 25.5" scale and Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius make rapid position shifts feel natural and aggressive bends stay locked in without fret buzz. 24 extra-jumbo frets combined with the thin U neck contour and locking nut (42mm width) create the responsive platform you need for dive bombs, tapping, and the precise articulation that modern metal demands.
Tone & Hardware
The neck-thru construction with alder body and 3-piece maple neck locks in tight sustain with a crisp, articulate character that cuts through both clean passages and wall-of-distortion riffs. A Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo keeps your tuning solid even under extreme whammy-bar punishment, while the EMG HZ FH-2 passive humbucker at the bridge punches through dense mixes with high-output clarity and aggression.
Key Features
- Neck-thru construction for optimal sustain and upper-fret access
- 25.5" scale length with balanced string tension
- Alder body with 3-piece maple neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard
- 24 extra-jumbo frets with scalloped fingerboard (frets 19–24) and sawtooth inlays
- 350mm fingerboard radius facilitating fast play and bending
- 42mm locking nut ensuring tuning stability
- Thin U neck contour for speed and comfort
- Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking bridge with extreme whammy-bar capability
- EMG HZ FH-2 passive humbucker with volume control
- Grover tuners for precision and durability
- D'Addario XL120 strings (.009–.042 gauges)
- Purple Fade finish with pinstripes and glow-in-the-dark side markers
- Includes V-ALEXI form-fit case designed for left-handed models
This left-handed Alexi Laiho signature model pairs the hardware and tonal firepower demanded by serious metal players with a striking visual character that commands attention on stage and in the studio.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Lefty is a neck-thru metal shredder built for left-handed players who demand uncompromising speed, sustain, and tuning stability through extreme techniques. The thin U-shaped neck, scalloped frets, 25.5" scale, and Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo give you the playability and reliability to execute dive bombs and tapping on stage without dropping tuning or compromising articulation. High-output EMG bridge pickup cuts through dense mix onstage, and the striking purple-fade finish with pinstripes delivers visual presence that matches the aggression of thrash and extreme metal.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Extreme Metal
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for thrash and extreme metal?
Yes—the Alexi Laiho Hexed is specifically designed for metal, thrash metal, and progressive playing. The neck-thru construction, scalloped frets, thin U neck contour, Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, and high-output EMG bridge pickup are all engineered for the speed, sustain, and tuning stability that extreme techniques demand.
What makes this left-handed model different from a standard Alexi Laiho?
This model is built specifically for left-handed players with a mirrored body shape and reversed hardware layout. It includes a left-handed form-fit V-ALEXI case and maintains the same neck-thru construction, EMG HZ FH-2 pickup, Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo, and scalloped fingerboard as the right-handed version.
How does the scalloped fingerboard and thin U neck feel for high-speed playing?
The combination of extra-jumbo frets, scalloped upper frets (19–24), a thin U contour, and a 350mm radius fingerboard allows rapid position shifts and aggressive bending without fretting out. This geometry is optimized for tapping, shredding, and the demanding articulation of modern metal.
Will the Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo stay in tune during extreme whammy-bar use?
Yes—the Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking bridge with a 42mm locking nut is designed to maintain tuning stability through extreme dive bombs and whammy-bar techniques, a key requirement for live metal performance.
What pickup is included, and how does it sound in a mix?
The guitar features an EMG HZ FH-2 passive humbucker in the bridge position, which delivers high-output clarity and punch that cuts through dense mixes in both clean and heavily distorted tones.
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