ESP Edwards E-SCYTHE

ESP Edwards E-SCYTHE review

The ESP Edwards E-SCYTHE is an Alexi Laiho signature guitar built around a sharply defined set of specifications: a V-style body, maple neck-through construction, an ebony fingerboard, one active bridge humbucker, and a Floyd Rose tremolo. Its white finish with black pinstripes and scythe fingerboard inlays give the model a distinctive visual identity. The guitar has been available since April 2025, carries item number 615508, and is made in Japan. The listed price is 2222, with no currency specified in the supplied information.

This is a specification-based assessment, not a report from a playing session. No customer reviews are available, and the supplied details do not include measurements such as weight, neck depth, fret size, or setup condition. Those omissions limit any firm conclusions about comfort, balance, or performance in a particular player's hands.

Construction and neck dimensions

The body is alder, with no separate top. The maple neck runs through the body, rather than attaching as a bolt-on neck. That construction is a defining feature of the build, although the specifications alone do not establish how the guitar sustains or responds in practice. The ebony fingerboard has 24 frets and scythe inlays, a detail that reinforces the model's signature styling without changing its listed functional layout.

The scale length is 648 mm, also listed as 25.51 inches. The nut measures 42 mm, or 1.65 inches, and the locking nut is identified as an R2. ESP specifies a thin U-shaped neck profile. That description gives a broad outline of the neck shape, but it does not provide a profile depth or width measurement beyond the nut, so players should not assume it matches another guitar's thin U neck exactly.

The V-style shape has clear consequences for how a guitar sits and stores, but the product data does not provide body dimensions or balance details. Players considering it for seated use should check the shape in person if possible. A gig bag is included. A hard case is not.

Pickup and controls

The electronics comprise one active EMG FH2 humbucker at the bridge, a volume control, and an MM-04 switch. The pickup configuration is therefore deliberately simple: there is no listed neck pickup or pickup selector. That arrangement keeps the control scheme focused on a single bridge position, but it offers less pickup-position flexibility than a multi-pickup guitar.

The supplied specification describes the MM-04 switch as an on/off switch. It does not explain the switching behavior in further detail, and there are no listed tone controls or additional electronic options. Buyers who need specific information about output, battery access, or the switch's exact function should confirm those points with the seller or manufacturer rather than infer them from the model name.

Tremolo and hardware

ESP lists a Floyd Rose FRT-2000 tremolo and an R2 locking nut. The locking setup is a notable part of the guitar's hardware package, but the specifications do not state how the tremolo is adjusted, which strings are supplied, or how the instrument is set up from the factory. The machine heads are GOTOH SG360-07 units, and the hardware is nickel. No additional hardware finish details are provided.

A floating tremolo system can involve more setup considerations than a fixed bridge, particularly when changing string gauges or tuning. That is a general ownership consideration, not a claim about this guitar's stability or setup quality. The available product information does not include a bridge maintenance guide or a setup description.

What the specifications support

The E-SCYTHE's strongest appeal on paper is its specific combination of Alexi Laiho signature styling, neck-through maple construction, ebony fingerboard, active bridge humbucker, and Floyd Rose tremolo. Its single-pickup layout and V-style body make its design intent clear, while the thin U profile and 42 mm nut provide useful reference points for assessing fit. The listed finish is white with black pinstripes, and the included bag offers basic transport protection.

There are practical limits to what can be concluded from the data. It does not state the guitar's weight, fret material, fingerboard radius, factory string gauge, included battery, or whether any setup work is performed before shipment. It also does not establish how the instrument sounds, feels, or performs under playing conditions. The listed features make the E-SCYTHE a clearly specified signature model, but those hands-on questions remain unanswered here.

Verdict

The ESP Edwards E-SCYTHE is a Japanese-made, Alexi Laiho signature V-style guitar with a focused electronics layout and locking tremolo hardware. The specifications are detailed enough to identify its core construction and controls, but not enough to predict individual fit or playing results. With no customer feedback available, prospective buyers should treat this as a technical overview and verify the price currency, setup, and any missing measurements before ordering.