ESP Edwards E-ALEXI SAWTOOTH

ESP Edwards E-ALEXI SAWTOOTH review

The ESP Edwards E-ALEXI SAWTOOTH is a Japanese-made Alexi Laiho signature electric guitar with a V-style body, a single active humbucker, and a Floyd Rose tremolo. Its listed price is $1,899. The supplied specifications identify the instrument's construction and hardware, but include no customer reviews or playing impressions. This assessment therefore focuses on what the listed features establish, without treating them as evidence of a particular tone or feel.

The model has been available since May 2025. Its finish is listed as black with graphics, with a more specific description of black with a white pinstripe. It has black hardware and sawtooth fingerboard inlays. The data does not list a separate top, and identifies alder as the body wood. Those details define the guitar's appearance and basic body specification without indicating how its finish or materials affect sound.

Construction and neck dimensions

The body is made from alder, while the maple neck runs through the body. That construction differs from a bolt-on neck joint, but the specifications alone do not establish a measurable difference in sustain, resonance, or stability. The fingerboard is ebony, with 24 frets and sawtooth inlays. The neck profile is described as Thin U, and the nut width is 42 mm.

The scale length is 648 mm, also given as 25.5 inches. These figures provide useful reference points for comparing the guitar with other instruments, but they do not tell a player whether the neck will feel comfortable. Hand size, preferred setup, string gauge, and playing style all affect that judgment. No fret size, fingerboard radius, neck thickness measurements, or factory setup details are supplied.

A locking R2 nut is specified. In combination with the Floyd Rose FRT-1000 tremolo, it forms a locking vibrato system. The listed hardware also includes Gotoh SG360-07 tuning machines. The presence of a locking nut and a locking tremolo is relevant for players considering a vibrato-equipped guitar, though the supplied information does not describe tuning performance, setup condition, or maintenance requirements.

Pickup and controls

The pickup is an EMG FH2 humbucker, and the guitar is identified as having active pickups. The control layout is notably direct: one volume control and an MM-04 on/off switch. No pickup selector or tone control is listed. The switch name indicates an on/off function, but the data does not explain its precise circuit behavior, so it should not be assumed to provide a particular boost or tonal effect.

A single humbucker gives this model a simpler pickup configuration than a guitar with multiple pickups. However, the specification sheet does not provide output measurements, frequency response, wiring options, or a description of the pickup's sound. Buyers should regard the pickup type and control arrangement as concrete facts, not as a guarantee of a particular musical result.

Practical details and value

The guitar includes a gig bag, while a hard case is not included. That distinction matters when planning storage or transport, especially for an instrument with a V-style body. The product is listed as one piece per sales unit, with item number 617045. It is made in Japan. No further information is provided about the bag's padding, construction, or fit.

At $1,899, the Edwards E-ALEXI SAWTOOTH is presented as a signature model with a specific set of materials and hardware. The available details support comparisons based on its through-body maple neck, ebony fingerboard, active EMG humbucker, and Floyd Rose FRT-1000 tremolo. They do not establish how the instrument compares in tone, comfort, reliability, or value against other guitars at the same price.

Technical verdict

The specification sheet describes a focused V-style guitar built around Alexi Laiho's signature design, with a single active humbucker and a locking tremolo system. Its 24 frets, 25.5-inch scale, 42 mm nut, and Thin U neck profile give prospective buyers useful points to check against their own preferences. The bag is included, but a hard case is not.

There are no customer reviews available for this product, and no hands-on observations are part of the supplied information. A buyer considering the listed price should verify the setup, included accessories, and preferred neck feel with the seller. On the facts provided, this is a clearly specified signature instrument, but its playing character and individual condition cannot be assessed from the specifications alone.