Is this guitar suitable for beginners or intermediate players?

No — this is an advanced to professional instrument designed for experienced players comfortable with thin necks, scalloped fretboards, and active electronics. The razor-thin profile and aggressive pickup configuration are optimized for speed and shred technique rather than beginner-friendly playability.

What genres does this guitar work best for?

Metal, thrash metal, hard rock, and djent are the primary fits. The high-output bridge pickup, articulate midrange, and lead-focused electronics are built for aggressive playing styles; jazz, blues, and folk applications are not recommended.

What comes in the box?

The guitar includes a V-ALEXI form-fit hardcase and Certificate of Authenticity. Hardware includes Gotoh locking tuners, ESP strap locks, and a double-locking Floyd Rose Original bridge for tuning stability.

How does the active boost switch work?

The ESP MM-04 active boost switch provides up to +18dB of adjustable EQ boost via a built-in preamp circuit, letting you instantly add lead gain without sacrificing control or dynamics during live or recording performance.

What is the scale length and fretboard configuration?

The guitar features a 25.5-inch scale length with 24 extra-jumbo frets. The ebony fingerboard includes scalloped sections on frets 19–24 to allow precise bending and vibrato control in the upper register.

ESP Alexi Laiho Ripped Guitar Purple Faded Pinstripes

The ESP Alexi Laiho Ripped is a high-performance instrument engineered for speed and precision, featuring a razor-thin neck profile and scalloped fretboard designed to reward aggressive technique on stage. This signature model captures the playability demands of extreme metal with striking visual presence—its purple fade and painted pinstripe finish commands attention under stage lights. Built with neck-through engineering and fitted with premium hardware, it delivers the responsiveness and stability required for demanding lead work and extended touring.

Playability & Feel

The three-piece thin U-shaped maple neck with natural satin finish minimizes mass for effortless speed, while the 25.5" scale length maintains stable tuning through demanding sets. Scalloped fretboard sections from frets 19–24 enable precise bending and vibrato control in the upper register, and the 24 extra-jumbo frets handle aggressive picking and sustained notes without compromise.

Tone & Live Performance

The EMG HZ F-H2 passive humbucker at the bridge delivers aggressive high-output tone, paired with an EMG HZ S2 passive stacked single coil in the neck position for articulate midrange clarity that cuts through a mix. The ESP MM-04 active boost switch with preamp circuit provides up to +18dB of adjustable EQ boost, letting you dial in instant lead gain without sacrificing control or dynamics—critical for switching between rhythm and lead lines in real time.

Key Features

Neck-through construction with three-piece thin U-shaped maple neck
Alder body wings with Purple Fade Satin finish and painted black pinstripes
Ebony fingerboard with scalloped sections (frets 19–24) and 24 extra-jumbo frets
Sawtooth inlays and glow-in-the-dark side markers
EMG HZ F-H2 passive humbucker bridge pickup and EMG HZ S2 passive stacked single coil neck pickup
ESP MM-04 active boost switch with preamp and adjustable EQ (+18dB max)
Double-locking Floyd Rose Original bridge
Gotoh locking tuners and ESP strap locks
25.5" scale length
Volume control and three-way pickup selector
Black satin back and sides
Includes V-ALEXI form-fit case and Certificate of Authenticity

Built for uncompromising live performance and styled to match the intensity of its electronics, the Alexi Laiho Ripped combines neck-through stability with active electronics and locking hardware to keep your tone locked in through the most demanding sets.

Condition	New
Dexterity	Right handed
Neck Construction	Neck-Thru-Body
Country of Manufacture	Japan