This is a post-humous release by ESP - Laiho's Ripped model. I have no idea what went on behind the inspiration of naming this one. Personally, the RIP there is rather distasteful for someone who went away after creating a significant impact in guitardom. It's like advocating for death & the celebrations thereafter.
Whatever the case, this model features an extra neck pickup which Laiho did not advocate while he was still alive. None of his signature models ever featured one till now. However, according to the manufacturer's webpage, this was one of the final designs before Laiho passed away.
Whatever the case might be, it's good that Laiho is still remembered today. If you are adding details to the instrument beyond the endorser's documented preference just because you can & nobody can stop you, respect what was established before a possible backlash. By the way, keeping the fretboard ebony for all three versions is a tasteful take.
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1 comment:
the one with neck pickup was introduced here
I think ripped here refers to the pinstripe motive rather than normal pinstripe on his other sigs
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