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Description

Crafted for the modern shredder, the ESP Alexi Katakana electric guitar is a testament to precision, speed, and style. Designed in collaboration with the iconic Alexi Laiho, this instrument is engineered for those who demand high performance and exceptional playability. Its neck-through-body construction ensures unmatched sustain and stability, while the alder body delivers a balanced tonal palette perfect for both aggressive riffs and soaring solos.

This solid body electric guitar boasts an ultra-thin U-shaped neck profile, making it a breeze to navigate complex scales and intricate chord progressions. The ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing surface, complemented by 24 extra-jumbo frets for effortless bending and articulation. Equipped with a single EMG HZ F-H2 bridge pickup, the Alexi Katakana produces a cutting-edge, high-output sound with remarkable clarity, ensuring your riffs slice through any mix.

Key Features:

  • Neck-through-body construction for enhanced sustain
  • Alder body with sleek contours
  • Ultra-thin U-shaped neck profile
  • Ebony fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets
  • Single EMG HZ F-H2 bridge pickup
  • Floyd Rose Special tremolo system
  • Gotoh tuners for precise tuning stability

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Alexi Laiho

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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.

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