Alexi Laiho

Alexi Laiho used Jackson guitars in the late 90s until they were stolen in 2003. Among his collection was a 24-fret custom shop RR with a "Wildchild" sticker and another "Stone" RR with white pinstripes. The black RR with green pinstripes, often seen on tour with a taped headstock, is believed to have been borrowed from Roope Latvala, with rumors suggesting the neck broke during a tour. However, there is no concrete evidence of Laiho using the Jackson RR 2073.

The RR 2073 was originally a custom order by Roope Latvala, featuring 22 frets. It was reportedly sold to a Finnish guitarist, as detailed on Jackson Guitar Palace's website. The RR 2074, another custom shop model with similar specifications, was allegedly sold to Laiho by Jiri Jalkanen, but no verified images or evidence exist of Laiho playing it.

Alexi has stated his pick of choice in several interviews and demos. This is just one example (0:53 into the video), taken from his set of instructive DVDs for Rock House Method titled "Melodic Speed Shred & Metal Guitar". Here he can be heard saying "I use the Jim Dunlop Jazz III with the sharp tip, which is a cool thing; affects in the sound, it makes it more mean, and affects in my fast picking a lot, too, it makes it more accurate".

Alexi Laiho, guitarist and frontman for Bodom After Midnight, recently took delivery of two new guitars made for him at the ESP Custom Shop in Tokyo, Japan. Both of the new guitars are based on the same guitar shape that Alexi has used for his ESP and LTD Signature Series guitars. Alexi is seen above receiving one of the two new guitars from Finnish ESP distributor Musamaailma Oy.

Both of Alexi's new ESP Customs are in Purple Fade finish. One of them features the same single pickup design with similar dual-pinstriping as seen in his previous and current Signature Series models.

The second ESP Custom that Alexi had us build offers a few variations. One is the irregular striping design that is unique to this custom guitar. Alexi also added a second pickup in this guitar, with an EMG single coil in the neck position accessed with a selector switch, and the guitar also features a scalloped fingerboard in the top five frets. Like Alexi's other ESP signature guitars, both models use neck-thru-body construction, and include a Floyd Rose Original bridge, an ESP MM-04 Active Boost Switch, and sawtooth fingerboard inlays.

In the 1997 live performance of Children of Bodom at Tavastia, as seen on YouTube, Alexi Laiho played an Ibanez RG550 with a maple fingerboard. He initially used this guitar, alongside a Jackson Custom Shop model purchased from Jiri of the Finnish band Stone, to record Children of Bodom's debut album, "Something Wild." Although he later transitioned to using Jackson guitars exclusively, two of his Jacksons were eventually stolen.

This video from EMGBackstage is an interview with Alex Laiho's, and thusly Children of Bodom's, guitar tech Antti Harma. Antti goes on to say that Alexi uses a "All Stock, Bone Stock" version of the Marshall JVM 410 Head.

The amplifier was also mentioned in Laiho's interview with Premier Guitar..

Alexi is playing with the amp sitting in the background on top of a Marshall Cab.

Premier Guitar Rig Rundown uploaded March 18th 2016. Alexi says he keeps it on all the time. The pedal was also mentioned in Laiho's interview with Premier Guitar..

According to DR's website, Alexi Laiho uses his own signature strings, but only the .10 gauge.

Alexi used the Lee Jackson GP-1000 on the "Hatebreeder" to present albums. Also used on the Sinergy albums.

In this interview from PremeirGuitar.com, the front-man and lead guitarist of Children of Bodom, Alexia Laiho, is asked about what gear he uses. When asked what pedals he uses, he claims he uses only one. Below is a quote from said interview.

"I only use an MXR Stereo Chorus. That’s all I need really. I don’t fuck around with effects that much. I like to keep it rock ’n’ roll: one good guitar sound and the rest is up to me." - Alexi Laiho

Alexi Laiho is associated with the ESP Alexi Katakana guitar, initially produced in a limited run of ten for the Finnish market and now available in a standard version. The guitar is notable for its black finish with yellow pinstripes, pearl sawtooth inlays on frets 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, and a unique katakana inlay on the 12th fret spelling "Alexi." It features gold hardware and a larger cutaway, with frets 21–24 being scalloped. The source photo on PhotoBucket showcases this distinct model.

The ESP Alexi-600 Scythe is listed among Laiho's favorites on his artist page of ESP's website.

This video from EMGBackstage is an interview with Alex Laiho of Children of Bodom's guitar tech Antti Harma. Antti says that both Alexi and Roope use the Marshall 1960BV with the vintage Celestion 30's.

During the recording of Something Wild Alexi used a Peavey 5150

In this photo, Alexi Laiho can be seen holding his signature ESP Alexi-200 guitar.

According to Premier Guitar's rig rundown, Laiho has the Boss NS-2 noise suppresor pedal. It sits on top of his amp. The amplifier was also mentioned in Laiho's interview with Premier Guitar..

Premier Guitar Rig Rundown March 8th 2016. Alexi uses it primarily for his solos. The amplifier was also mentioned in Laiho's interview with Premier Guitar..

In this picture, Alexi Laiho can be seen with one of his four signature ESP guitars, as seen on ESP's website.

Premier Guitar Rig Rundown March 8th 2016. Alexi prefers it because it has the most 'high end' in its wah sweep. The amplifier was also mentioned in Laiho's interview with Premier Guitar..

This video from EMGBackstage is an interview with Alex Laiho's, and thusly Children of Bodom's, guitar tech Antti Harma. He runs down the gist of Laiho's rack and shows that from his Sennheiser Wireless, he runs into an Audiotech Sourch Selector 1x6.

Alexi Laiho, along with Jaska Raatikainen, recorded keyboards for their early demos as IneartheD. A user-uploaded photo shows a Korg N364 Workstation Synthesizer in the background, suggesting its possible use during these sessions.

In the 2006 Guitar Rig and Gear Setup featured on Guitargeek, Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom is shown using the Rocktron Intellifex to split his guitar signal into stereo.

According to Premier Guitar's rig rundown, Laiho's power supply is T-Rex Fuel Tank Junior. The power supply was also mentioned in Laiho's interview with Premier Guitar..

Alexi Laiho is seen with the Japan-made ESP Alexi Arrow Head guitar, as shown in the provided image.

In this image, Alexi Laiho can be seen holding his ESP Alexi Wild Scythe.

Hexed Album Recording - At 5:59 you can see Alexi screaming into the Neumann TLM 103. Also this microphone can also be seen multiple times in the documentary while they record the gang shouts.

Alexi Laiho used DR Strings Alexi Laiho Signature Electric Guitar Strings, available in packs of 9-gauge and 10-gauge, as noted on the Amazon product page.

Among Alexi Laiho's favorites, as listed on his ESP artists page, is the ESP Alexi-600 Greeny.

Alexis Personal amps were sold after his death. From the listing: "The amp is a Marshall JCM 800 2203KK Kerry King Signature head (serial number M-2007-36-0898-1). JCM 800 was Alexi’s ”go-to” amp on many Children of Bodom records and live tours. This Kerry King model was used by Alexi particularly during the Blooddrunk era. After Alexi’s passing, Kerry King himself paid tribute to Alexi, describing him as ”A Guitar God”."

This video from EMGBackstage is an interview with Alex Laiho's, and thusly Children of Bodom's, guitar tech Antti Harma. He runs down the gist of Laiho's rack starting with his 2 Sennheiser EW 500 G3 Pro Wireless Systems.