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ESP LTD ALEXI LAIHO SAWTOOTH 20TH ANNIV guitar B-Stock vs ESP LTD AS-1/FR/FM/LIME BURST guitar
The Alexi Laiho Sawtooth 20th Anniversary is a neck-thru speed machine with scalloped upper frets and extreme playability for technical metal, while the AS-1/FR/FM offers a more balanced, versatile platform with dual pickups and coil-tap flexibility for hard rock and progressive styles. Choose the Sawtooth for pure thrash/djent intensity; choose the AS-1 for tonal range and comfort across longer sessions.
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ESP LTD ALEXI LAIHO SAWTOOTH 20TH ANNIV guitar B-Stock
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD ALEXI LAIHO SAWTOOTH 20TH ANNIV guitar B-Stock | ESP LTD AS-1/FR/FM/LIME BURST guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,519.20 | $1,899.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Black Metal | — |
| Body | Explorer | — |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | H | HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Original | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose ESP LTD ALEXI LAIHO SAWTOOTH 20TH ANNIV guitar B-Stock
- ✓ Neck-thru construction maximizes sustain and upper-fret access for extreme metal techniques
- ✓ Scalloped frets 19–24 enable precise, rapid bending and position shifts at speed
- ✓ Thin U-shaped maple neck with satin finish accelerates technical playability
- ✓ Single high-output EMG HZ passive humbucker cuts through with aggressive clarity
Why choose ESP LTD AS-1/FR/FM/LIME BURST guitar
- ✓ Dual Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnick pickups with coil-tap provide versatile clean-to-saturated tones
- ✓ Set-Thru construction balances sustain with comfort for extended playing sessions
- ✓ U-contour neck and 24.75-inch scale reduce hand fatigue during touring and studio work
- ✓ Volume/Volume/Tone configuration with independent pickup control enables real-time tonal shaping
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for thrash metal specifically?
The Alexi Laiho Sawtooth 20th Anniversary is purpose-built for thrash, featuring the scalloped upper frets and aggressive EMG output that defined Alexi Laiho's signature sound. The AS-1 is equally metal-capable but designed for broader stylistic range.
How do the neck profiles differ in playability?
The Sawtooth has a thin U-shaped maple neck optimized for speed and upper-fret access, while the AS-1 uses a thicker U-contour design that prioritizes comfort and reduced fatigue during long sessions. The Sawtooth is faster; the AS-1 is more ergonomic.
What's the key tonal difference between the pickups?
The Sawtooth's single EMG HZ passive delivers focused, articulate high-output aggression with no active electronics. The AS-1's dual Seymour Duncan Alex Skolnicks with coil-tap offer more tonal flexibility, from articulate cleans to saturated lead tones.
Which holds tuning better during extreme whammy work?
Both feature Floyd Rose 1000 bridges and locking nuts, so tuning stability is comparable. The Sawtooth's neck-thru body may provide marginally more resonant sustain, but practical tuning stability is equivalent across both platforms.