ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth SE 20th Anniversary Electric Guitar - Black with White Pinstripes | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls

The ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth SE 20th Anniversary is a special-edition tribute to one of heavy metal's most iconic and irreplaceable figures — Alexi Laiho, the late visionary frontman of Children of Bodom and Bodom After Midnight. Revisiting one of Alexi's earliest and most recognizable offset V designs, this guitar arrives finished in black with sharp white pinstripes that faithfully mirror his original signature models. Built with neck-thru-body construction, a scalloped macassar ebony fingerboard, and a Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo, this is a performance-first instrument that honors Laiho's legacy of speed, precision, and uncompromising tone — available now at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls.

Product Overview

The Sawtooth SE is built around an offset V-style alder body with beveled edges, delivering the aggressive stage presence that defined Laiho's visual identity throughout his career. The black gloss finish with sharp white pinstripes replicates the colorway of Alexi's original signature models, with the iconic COBHC logo and matching white pinstripe design carried through to the reverse side of the body. Neck-thru-body construction pairs the three-piece maple neck directly with the alder body wings, maximizing sustain, resonance, and upper-fret access while maintaining the structural strength required for demanding live performance.

The thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck is finished in satin rather than gloss, providing an exceptionally smooth, non-sticky feel that allows for fast, unimpeded movement across the fretboard. The macassar ebony fingerboard carries 24 extra-jumbo frets with sawtooth pearloid inlays — position markers that reinforce the guitar's identity while remaining clearly visible under stage lighting. Frets 19 through 24 are scalloped, reducing fingertip contact with the fretboard in the most demanding upper-register positions and enabling enhanced control, effortless bends, and precise vibrato in the range where Laiho's playing was most ferocious.

A single EMG HZ F-H2 passive humbucker is wired to a direct volume-only control layout, keeping the signal path immediate and responsive in the spirit of Alexi's preference for clarity and punch at extreme speeds. The pickup delivers a tight low end, strong midrange bite, and clear high-frequency attack suited for high-gain rhythm work and fast, articulate lead playing. A Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking bridge anchors the instrument with the tuning stability required for aggressive vibrato, dive bombs, and wide pitch manipulation, while Grover tuners and chrome hardware complete a build focused on reliable, no-compromise performance at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls.

Ideal For

• Dedicated fans and collectors honoring the legacy of Alexi Laiho and Children of Bodom with a faithful recreation of one of his most iconic early signature designs
• Lead guitarists and shredders who demand scalloped upper frets, extra-jumbo frets, and a flat-profile neck for maximum upper-register speed and expression
• Heavy metal and death metal players who need aggressive single-pickup output, Floyd Rose stability, and neck-thru sustain in a visually striking instrument
• Advanced players who connect with Laiho's neoclassical intensity and want the tools to pursue that level of precision and control
• Collectors and enthusiasts in Idaho Falls and beyond seeking a limited 20th Anniversary special-edition with genuine heavy metal historical significance

Key Features

Neck-Thru-Body Construction with 3-Piece Maple Neck Neck-thru construction runs the three-piece maple neck continuously through the alder body wings, maximizing sustain and resonance while providing the dimensional stability that prevents twisting and warping under heavy use and changing environmental conditions.

Scalloped Macassar Ebony Fingerboard with Sawtooth Inlays The macassar ebony fingerboard delivers bell-like sustain and robust presence across every register. Scalloping from frets 19 to 24 minimizes fingertip-to-fretboard contact in the most demanding shred positions, enabling faster, more expressive upper-register playing. Sawtooth pearloid inlays keep position markers striking and practical under any lighting.

Satin-Finished Thin U Maple Neck The thin U profile is built for speed and fluid movement across the fretboard, and the satin finish eliminates the stickiness that gloss finishes can introduce during intense playing — a critical advantage for the kind of rapid-fire technique that defined Laiho's style.

Single EMG HZ F-H2 Passive Humbucker The bridge-position EMG HZ F-H2 delivers tight low end, strong midrange bite, and clear high-frequency definition — purpose-built for high-gain applications. The volume-only control layout keeps the signal path direct and immediate, staying true to Alexi's preference for punch and clarity at extreme speeds.

Floyd Rose 1000 Double-Locking Tremolo The Floyd Rose 1000 provides the full range of pitch-warping expression that was central to Laiho's playing, with the double-locking design maintaining accurate intonation and tuning stability through the most aggressive vibrato, dive bombs, and wide pitch manipulation.

Black with White Pinstripes — Original Signature Colorway The black gloss finish with sharp white pinstripes faithfully reissues the colorway of Alexi's earliest signature guitars, including the matching pinstripe design on the reverse body and the COBHC logo — making this as much a piece of heavy metal history as it is a performance instrument.

What's Included

• ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth SE 20th Anniversary Electric Guitar in Black with White Pinstripes
• Deluxe ESP Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer warranty

Technical Specifications

Series Alexi Laiho Signature Series

Manufacturer Part Number LALEXISAWTOOTHSE

Serial Number W26011992

Strings 6, Right-handed

Body Construction Neck-thru

Body Wood Alder

Body Shape Offset V-Style with Beveled Edges

Body Finish Gloss

Body Color Black with White Pinstripes

Neck Construction Neck-thru

Neck Wood 3-piece Maple

Neck Finish Satin

Neck Profile Thin U

Fingerboard Macassar Ebony

Fingerboard Inlay Sawtooth Pearloid

Frets 24, Extra Jumbo

Fret Scalloping Frets 19–24

Scale Length 25.5"

Nut Floyd Rose Locking

Bridge Floyd Rose 1000 Double-Locking Tremolo

Tuners Grover

Hardware Finish Chrome

Pickup Configuration H (Single Humbucker)

Bridge Pickup EMG HZ F-H2 Passive Humbucker

Controls Master Volume

Weight 7.62 lbs.

Case Deluxe ESP Hardshell Case

Get Your Hands on This Limited Edition ESP LTD Today

Visit No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls to experience the ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Sawtooth SE 20th Anniversary in person — a guitar that carries genuine heavy metal history in every detail. Our team is ready to help you find the right instrument for your playing style and connect you with one of metal's most celebrated signature models. Contact us today or stop by our Idaho Falls location before this limited piece is gone.