I agree I wasn't a big fan of COB, & I've never been a fan of any type of floating bridge but he was a GREAT player & I'm glad to see ESP showing that level of respect to him & his fans.
The entire line was designed for the album "HEXED", long before his death. You can see him playing them on the short pre Covid tour by "BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT".
ESP sees both an opportunity for profit and a way to pay tribute. Now would be the best time for Laiho sigs to hit the stores either way. If you're a player and a fan, here's your chance to grab an axe.
I’m pretty positive they were working on these with Alexi, but either ESP wasn’t ready for market by the time he passed or they did the considerate thing and waited a few months after his death to release out of respect. Or possibly both.
People will twist this how they see fit, it would have come out either way... like all his other signatures, and people asked for it - but then there are the uneducated 'cash grab' posts.
@@naturaljoe759 yeah cuz tight before he passed their was an interview or something were he used that guitar i even wondered when it was going to be released then he passed and i was like maybe we will never see that guitar guess i was wrong but yewah thier is a vid somewere on youtube with him using that model
Just to be precise, these guitars where in the works before he died. Last year he started using his custom shop Hexed and Ripped live, but then he passed and ESP had to wait a little bit. These are not guitars made after he passed to milk his name.
One of my favorite guitarists. He made me re-evaluate my playing and re inspired me in my earlier twenties. This make me really happy they're keeping the torch going with his legacy.
I was never a fan of COB until I found their Are You Dead Yet? album...it kinda got be hooked by sounding more like other shit that I like...and then I fell down the rabbit hole of 'holy shit he is sooooo good'. I can listen to them all day now just to hear him play..its unreal.
Alexi was one of the best selling signature artists for ESP for many years. I recall an interview somewhere where they mentioned him outselling the likes of kirk Hammett.
Greetings from Helsinki, Finland. I always remember when i met Alexi Laiho and Alexander Kuoppala at Tavastia Club in Helsinki 2000. There was a Stratovarius gig and Bodom guys was waching it.
That’s a sick ESP. I’d buy one in a second if it was a bass. Was so close to getting the ESP M4 metal bass at Guitar Center, but it only had 4 strings. 😭
Is it my taste?no.But is it awesome and very cool Alexi definitely kicks ass and will be missed!!!I love purple,I've really been looking into sandblasted bodies and doom style double cuts...big ol' potbelly bottoms.🤘😜👍Have a good one,Ray!!!
Ray, why do you sell yourself short and always say I'm not a lead player, not a shredder......you are more than a capable lead guitar player with all the skills neccessary to hold that title....you CHOOSE TO PLAY RYTHYM but not because you are not skilled enough to play lead.....i can only wish to be on par with your skills one day, you are a great guitar player and an awesome personallity.....never once a negative word came from your mouth in the year plus ive followed, you are a huge inspiration to me and your love for this great instrument is what keeps me striving to be better every day. I think it's that military mindset that doesnt allow negativity rule you, apply that when you describe your chops!! love u brother....i work in Marcus Hook very often, i assume you are close to there, also work the Walt Whitmen and Comm Barry doing construction, id love to meet you one day brother....i stopped at cherry hill guitar center after i saw the video, told them they can thank you for the EVH head i just bought with matching 1x12 cab in ivory!!
100% going to get the E-ii ripped. I really can’t see how one could justify the ESP...the E-ii has the exact same spec and ESP and Japanese manufacturers in general is known for their very high QC. The esp is literally just paying over double for the logo IMO.
To those who love the guy it's a dope guitar. The guitar isn't for me though. RIP Alexi seemed like a really chill dude. Ps purple is alo my favorite color
Greetings from an old 11-B. I found myself listening to COB just for the riffage and great leads. Not much fan of the vocal style. But I def appreciated what he brought to the table.
i've got and edwards and i realize how nonsense is to pay 5k for an ESP , Edwards or LTD al the way, original Floyd and gotho tuners doesn't justify 4k over price ;) any way rock on ,!
I always liked the arrow model from esp but none have a hardtail its hard to find any V that's a hardtail. I am a fan of the purple too I almost bought a purple brian welch ltd but never pulled the trigger unfortunately
I wish they did the same thing with Chucks Schuldiner bc rich stealth tribute. That guitar is so expensive only because of Chucks name. No affordable models. ):
I cant be any more of a fan but I'm in some ways disappointed in ESP. I've spent the past year since his death trying to find out if his new line of guitars or his original lines are going to be re-released as a tribute. countless emails and phone calls and being led around or not even a reply to drop this now, just in time for Xmas at a pretty inflated price. they know these are going sell like crazy. I think its more of a money grab now then a tribute, also his original lines should be recast as a real tribute, as he barley played Hexed before his death. fans want pinky, saw tooth, scythe etc etc. luckily I own some things of Alexi that will always remind me why and how I became where I am today :) not a day goes by this year that I don't think how s**t it is he's not here. Rock in peace my dude :'(
wild child and pinky are still the best IMO. they're the most "Alexi" guitars Alexi had, if you know what I mean. I personally am not a fan of the new ones, but great tribute to a legend nonetheless.
Oh hey! It’s that 4 ft tall cry baby! Who made a 15 minute video, crying about how someone tried to “kill” him. Claims he has proof, yet no legal action has been taken? Weird! If I had proof someone tried to kill me, I’d probably give my “proof” to the police.
Alexi is the new Dimebag . Dont get me wrong , Dimebag is irreplaceable , but i mean it inna way of being a massive influnce , an amazing shredder , a Metal icon. I know you guys know what i mean !!
mid 2020 th-cam.com/video/YLw_KgqSkL8/w-d-xo.html this would have come out if he was still alive, just like ALL his other signatures... but now it's a 'cash grab'. Just let people buy it if they want to.
I agree I wasn't a big fan of COB, & I've never been a fan of any type of floating bridge but he was a GREAT player & I'm glad to see ESP showing that level of respect to him & his fans.
The entire line was designed for the album "HEXED", long before his death.
You can see him playing them on the short pre Covid tour by "BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT".
ESP sees both an opportunity for profit and a way to pay tribute. Now would be the best time for Laiho sigs to hit the stores either way. If you're a player and a fan, here's your chance to grab an axe.
I’m pretty positive they were working on these with Alexi, but either ESP wasn’t ready for market by the time he passed or they did the considerate thing and waited a few months after his death to release out of respect. Or possibly both.
People will twist this how they see fit, it would have come out either way... like all his other signatures, and people asked for it - but then there are the uneducated 'cash grab' posts.
@@naturaljoe759 yeah cuz tight before he passed their was an interview or something were he used that guitar i even wondered when it was going to be released then he passed and i was like maybe we will never see that guitar
guess i was wrong but yewah thier is a vid somewere on youtube with him using that model
Not just a axe. A mean ass axe
@@markochs2495 i ordered one and i cant wait for it
I got into cob in high school. I wore out something wild and hatebreeder. I loved the neoclassical type soling. Rip
Just to be precise, these guitars where in the works before he died. Last year he started using his custom shop Hexed and Ripped live, but then he passed and ESP had to wait a little bit.
These are not guitars made after he passed to milk his name.
@@acutemadness And no lefties is even BS. There will be Ltd and custom shop models ad lefty
i feel that alexi already had these designed long ago but didnt make it in time for them to be released. but these are really wicked guitars.
One of my favorite guitarists. He made me re-evaluate my playing and re inspired me in my earlier twenties. This make me really happy they're keeping the torch going with his legacy.
Im 100% getting the LTD Ripped for christmas, Alexi is the reason I play guitar, my guitar hero forever
Well, how is it?
@@anotherbigfootwithinternet2147 I ordered a ltd hexed in december.. Still waiting
@@mfkabtch damn, enjoy it man, but why's it taking so long
ESP is doing amazing with guitars. Extremely pleased with them these past few years.
Unfortunately what they did here is pretty much an exact copy of a Jackson Concord.
@@rodrossi9749 Yeah… Still excited
I was never a fan of COB until I found their Are You Dead Yet? album...it kinda got be hooked by sounding more like other shit that I like...and then I fell down the rabbit hole of 'holy shit he is sooooo good'. I can listen to them all day now just to hear him play..its unreal.
I saw them live in 2004. They opened for dimmi borgir. I left after bodem played lol. They were one of the best live bands I've seen.
Always love your content, Ray. Super positive, fun, in-depth, and appropriately guitar/gear nerd saturated. Well done again.🤘🏻
Alexi was one of the best selling signature artists for ESP for many years. I recall an interview somewhere where they mentioned him outselling the likes of kirk Hammett.
Outselling in what?
RIP Alexi. He was a killer player
Love ESP guitars!!! Killer signature
Was waiting for these to hit. Will definitely get a ripped
When I started my own partscaster purple became my favorite color to incorporate. Also, black and gold is amazing.
Greetings from Helsinki, Finland. I always remember when i met Alexi Laiho and Alexander Kuoppala at Tavastia Club in Helsinki 2000. There was a Stratovarius gig and Bodom guys was waching it.
You just got a new sub my man, great work rip Alexi, my guitar hero 🤘
They should reissue all the old guitars and produce them by pre order
That’s a sick ESP. I’d buy one in a second if it was a bass. Was so close to getting the ESP M4 metal bass at Guitar Center, but it only had 4 strings. 😭
Hell Yeah
I just checked them out
They look AMAZING
Damn, looking great!
Definitely need to get one of these
Jim Root has new guitar, Fender Meteora (i think is custom shop) from the parallel universe...
I agree. E2 Ripped is the coolest.
Omg omg
I want one so bad
Rip alexi🤘🤘
Alexi laiho was the best metal guitarist ever!!! I'll be getting one of these guitars asap!!! R.I.P Alexi laiho, we will never forget you brother 🤘
I took a look at the line and I'm going to order in the LTD Hexed model when cash gets good again.
Good choice
Absolutely HUGE fan of COB, BAM and Alexi. Super excited for these but there’s a 0000% chance Im gonna pay the prices. But if I was rich enough haha
Are this going to be limited or will they keep being produced? This will definitely be my next purchase if available when I have the money.
--- Wish I could see it in his hands.
Best regards Raymond, from the UK
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@@msum23 You are a legend! Thanks bud! --- guess I'm behind the times. Stay heavy out there mate!
Hi, have you compared the difference in tone between E II and ESP, thanks
Hey metal Ray is the Hexed made in Japan or no plz let me know Thank you
Is it my taste?no.But is it awesome and very cool Alexi definitely kicks ass and will be missed!!!I love purple,I've really been looking into sandblasted bodies and doom style double cuts...big ol' potbelly bottoms.🤘😜👍Have a good one,Ray!!!
Hey Ray if you want a new baritone Jazzmaster style guitar check out the sub zero rogue baritone, it is a 30" scale
They look sick!
Is the hexed made in Japan
Ray, why do you sell yourself short and always say I'm not a lead player, not a shredder......you are more than a capable lead guitar player with all the skills neccessary to hold that title....you CHOOSE TO PLAY RYTHYM but not because you are not skilled enough to play lead.....i can only wish to be on par with your skills one day, you are a great guitar player and an awesome personallity.....never once a negative word came from your mouth in the year plus ive followed, you are a huge inspiration to me and your love for this great instrument is what keeps me striving to be better every day. I think it's that military mindset that doesnt allow negativity rule you, apply that when you describe your chops!! love u brother....i work in Marcus Hook very often, i assume you are close to there, also work the Walt Whitmen and Comm Barry doing construction, id love to meet you one day brother....i stopped at cherry hill guitar center after i saw the video, told them they can thank you for the EVH head i just bought with matching 1x12 cab in ivory!!
Alexi is in my top 4 all time w Slash, Jimi (Hendrix snd Page), and Eddie
Welp I just found my new guitar
Did I see a neck pick up in one of those?
Alexi’s lst guitar had one. I was waiting to see what he was gonna do with it
I think esp did a great job with them and if I had the money I would probably get one lol
100% going to get the E-ii ripped. I really can’t see how one could justify the ESP...the E-ii has the exact same spec and ESP and Japanese manufacturers in general is known for their very high QC. The esp is literally just paying over double for the logo IMO.
But the E 2 is about 3000$
Mmm....
Purple...
My favorite color...
Awesome
Dud...if they did a Alexi V, and the outer bevels on the V were sticker bombed with COB artwork, decals, album covers etc. That would be 👌👌👌
I wonder if these ship in D tuning
Rip Alex laiho 🤘
To those who love the guy it's a dope guitar. The guitar isn't for me though. RIP Alexi seemed like a really chill dude.
Ps purple is alo my favorite color
They should have reduced the price some. Half of $10k is too much.
It's only the esp custom shop ones that are that price
Those are handmade in Japan one at a time.
Greetings from an old 11-B. I found myself listening to COB just for the riffage and great leads. Not much fan of the vocal style. But I def appreciated what he brought to the table.
Imagine paying 6k for an emg hz equipped guitar. Looks sweet though and I loved alexi and cob
“Not the biggest Bodom fan”
So you don’t like metal or crazy guitar playing. Got it.
Badass artist! Love your videos. just recently started to follow. Maybe do a collab? i do some insane vocals.
i've got and edwards and i realize how nonsense is to pay 5k for an ESP , Edwards or LTD al the way, original Floyd and gotho tuners doesn't justify 4k over price ;) any way rock on ,!
I've never seen an ltd for 1500
My LTD natural ouija was 1500. Only 666 of them made world-wide
Get used to it...
I'm from KOREA🇰🇷
I luv Children Of Bodom💜💜💜💜💜
RIP Alexi Laiho 🥺🥺ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
Alexi is
guitar , Rock , Metal GOD🤘🤘🤘
I always liked the arrow model from esp but none have a hardtail its hard to find any V that's a hardtail. I am a fan of the purple too I almost bought a purple brian welch ltd but never pulled the trigger unfortunately
Wish the ltd had the smaller bottom wing like his custom shops 😭 id love to get one of these
I wish they did the same thing with Chucks Schuldiner bc rich stealth tribute. That guitar is so expensive only because of Chucks name. No affordable models. ):
funny that they release a guitar with a single coil add on ,,,as he never played that...
He played a custom shop V like this during his last shows with BAM.
@@TheTillhammer Interesting, I am assuming you're right. The single coil adds versatility to the guitar.
I cant be any more of a fan but I'm in some ways disappointed in ESP. I've spent the past year since his death trying to find out if his new line of guitars or his original lines are going to be re-released as a tribute. countless emails and phone calls and being led around or not even a reply to drop this now, just in time for Xmas at a pretty inflated price. they know these are going sell like crazy. I think its more of a money grab now then a tribute, also his original lines should be recast as a real tribute, as he barley played Hexed before his death. fans want pinky, saw tooth, scythe etc etc. luckily I own some things of Alexi that will always remind me why and how I became where I am today :) not a day goes by this year that I don't think how s**t it is he's not here. Rock in peace my dude :'(
wild child and pinky are still the best IMO. they're the most "Alexi" guitars Alexi had, if you know what I mean. I personally am not a fan of the new ones, but great tribute to a legend nonetheless.
Oh hey! It’s that 4 ft tall cry baby! Who made a 15 minute video, crying about how someone tried to “kill” him. Claims he has proof, yet no legal action has been taken? Weird! If I had proof someone tried to kill me, I’d probably give my “proof” to the police.
theres no guitar worth 5600 bucks...
I play sitting down. Theres no way I'm going to bother learning how to play a flying v sitting down.
These are great sitting down as the lower horn is smaller.
@@JaeTLDR1 the LTD has a larger bottom wing than the rest, I prefer the smaller bottom wing as Alexi played.
Thumbs up for your vid. Thumbs down for $6k price. Ridiculous.
Even the ltd is expensive I'm 15 and I will not be able to get my hands on one of these guitars
Let me guess they are 5K for a simple V.
Edit, lol yup. Those frets are ugly too. Bummer.
Yeah, agreed. No disrespect to the guy, but that’s definitely a cash grab. It’s a pass for me.
My dream guitar has finally been rereleased, however, the color on it is ugly.
Alexi is the new Dimebag .
Dont get me wrong , Dimebag is irreplaceable , but i mean it inna way of being a massive influnce , an amazing shredder , a Metal icon.
I know you guys know what i mean !!
Dime was Alexi's influence and both of them are mine!
@@HenritheHorse Hell yeah brother!!!🔥❤
Another money grab using the death of a legend.
mid 2020 th-cam.com/video/YLw_KgqSkL8/w-d-xo.html this would have come out if he was still alive, just like ALL his other signatures... but now it's a 'cash grab'. Just let people buy it if they want to.