Description
The ESP LTD Alexi Arrowhead SE is exactly what you’d expect from a guitar tied to Alexi Laiho’s legacy—fast, aggressive, and built with zero compromises. The offset V shape with its black finish and yellow pinstripes is instantly recognizable, but this isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s a purpose-built instrument designed around speed, precision, and control, staying true to the feel and response that defined Alexi’s playing.
The neck-thru-body construction gives you that seamless sustain and upper fret access, paired with a thin U three-piece maple neck that feels effortless under the hands. The Macassar ebony fingerboard is clean and fast, with scalloping from frets 19–24 that really opens things up for lead work. It’s a subtle feature until you need it—then it makes all the difference. A single EMG HZ F-H2 pickup keeps things focused and immediate, delivering tight, aggressive tones without any extra clutter in the signal path. Add in the Floyd Rose 1000 and Grover tuners, and you’ve got a rock-solid platform that handles anything from precise vibrato to full-on divebombs without breaking a sweat.
This is a stripped-down, high-performance instrument in the best possible way. Everything here serves a purpose—nothing extra, nothing getting in your way. Whether you’re chasing that melodic death metal lead tone or just want a guitar that feels fast and direct, the Arrowhead SE delivers. And with the included ESP V-Alexi form-fit hardshell case, it’s ready for the road right out of the box.
Specifications
- Construction: Neck-Thru
- Scale: 25.5″
- Body: Alder
- Neck: 3-piece Maple
- Neck Profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
- Frets: 24 XJ
- Special Feature: Scalloped frets (19–24)
- Nut: Locking
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Hardware Color: Gold
- Tuners: Grover
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000
- Pickup: EMG HZ F-H2 (Bridge)
- Electronics: Passive
- Controls: Volume
- Finish: Black with Yellow Pinstripe
- Strings: D’Addario XL120 (.009–.042)
- Case: ESP V-Alexi Form-Fit Hardshell Case
