LALEXIRIPPED-B vs LBB600BQMSTBLKSBS-B2632 — Compare
ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Ripped Pinstripes Purple Fade Satin B-Stock vs ESP LTD BB-600B Ben Burnley Baritone Guitar B-Stock 2632
The Alexi Laiho is a 25.5" scale shred machine built for fast leads and technical metal riffing, while the Ben Burnley is a 27" baritone platform designed for drop tunings and hybrid magnetic-piezo tone blending. Choose the Alexi for traditional metal speed work; choose the Ben Burnley for extended-range tuning versatility and studio/live tone flexibility.
No sales tax on orders shipped outside California — total cost beats national retailers that charge sales tax in nearly every state.
ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Ripped Pinstripes Purple Fade Satin B-Stock
ESP LTD BB-600B Ben Burnley Baritone Guitar B-Stock 2632
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Ripped Pinstripes Purple Fade Satin B-Stock | ESP LTD BB-600B Ben Burnley Baritone Guitar B-Stock 2632 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,439.20 | $1,439.20 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Snakebyte | — |
| Body | Other | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 27" Baritone Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | HH |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Ripped Pinstripes Purple Fade Satin B-Stock
- ✓ Shorter 25.5" scale enables faster position shifts and easier access to higher frets for lead work
- ✓ Scalloped frets 19–24 enhance bending control and expressive vibrato technique
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000 bridge handles aggressive tremolo without detuning
- ✓ EMG bridge humbucker optimized for high-gain clarity and punchy articulation
Why choose ESP LTD BB-600B Ben Burnley Baritone Guitar B-Stock 2632
- ✓ 27" baritone scale accommodates drop tunings and extended-range playing natively
- ✓ Hybrid magnetic-piezo system (Seymour Duncan + Graph Tech Ghost) blends electric and acoustic tones for studio versatility
- ✓ Set-thru construction maximizes sustain across the full 24-fret range
- ✓ Active EQ on passive pickup circuit provides responsive, shaping-friendly tone control
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for drop-D or drop-C tunings?
The Ben Burnley's 27" baritone scale is designed for extended and lowered tunings, maintaining clarity and articulation in drop tunings. The Alexi Laiho at 25.5" works in drop tunings but is optimized for standard and half-step work.
What's the difference in neck construction?
The Alexi Laiho uses neck-thru construction with a thin U-shaped maple neck for speed and sustain. The Ben Burnley uses set-thru construction, which also maximizes sustain but couples the mahogany body and maple neck into a unified resonant chamber.
Can the Ben Burnley's piezo system be used separately from the magnetic pickups?
Yes; the Graph Tech Ghost piezo has a dedicated volume control and separate output jack, allowing seamless blending or isolation of acoustic and electric tones in studio or live settings.
Which has more aggressive high-end tone out of the box?
The Alexi Laiho's EMG HZ F-H2 bridge humbucker is voiced for high-gain clarity and punch in metal. The Ben Burnley's Seymour Duncan JB at the bridge is aggressive but warmer; active EQ allows tone shaping for brightness if needed.