The ESP LTD Alex Skolnick AS-1FM solidbody electric guitar covers the wide range of styles that Mr. Skolnick is known for. The familiar single-cutaway design boasts the classic tonewood combination of a mahogany body and a carved figured maple top for the classic tone that's great for any genre. The 24.75" mahogany neck's slightly smaller carve makes for comfortable playing. The ESP LTD Alex Skolnick AS-1FM uses a pair of hard-driving Seymour Duncan humbuckers to conjure anything from aggressive metal to warm jazz tones. Or you can coil split the neck pickup for even more options. The ESP LTD Alex Skolnick AS-1FM covers any style you'd ever need.

Designed with Alex, not just for him

From jazz to Testament's over-the-top metal, Alex needs one guitar that can cover both extremes with ease. That's why he worked so closely with ESP in designing his signature guitars and incorporating some of his favorite features into the Alex Skolnick AS-1FM solidbody electric guitar. You'll get great control over string bends with the extra jumbo frets, and the neck contour is both substantial for chording and thin enough for speedy runs. And a real bone nut gives you optimum string-energy transfer.

Classic appointments, with a mean streak

The look of this instrument says it all. It exudes elegance and class, but the sharper cutaway and more aggressive headstock design let you know that there's a searing heavy metal machine lurking beneath the figured maple top. The Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB humbucker in the bridge is famous for the way it can punch the front end of a high-gain amplifier while maintaining clear pick attack. It's paired perfectly with the moderate output of a '59 humbucker, a pickup renowned for vintage tones. The custom U neck profile excels at comfortable, fleet-fingered fretboard work.

As versatile as the man himself

The Alex Skolnick AS-1FM's versatility enables you to take it to the gig and cover a huge range of sonic territory. The classic mahogany and maple construction offers a strong midrange with the right amount of snap, and the dual humbuckers offer tones from high-gain madness to warm, vintage tones. Or engage the coil split and tap into clear, bell-like single-coil tones. You'll find the AS-1FM is supremely comfortable and sounds great, whether holding down the rhythm or doing highly technical heavy metal lead work.

Features

• Electric guitar designed by Jazz and Metal giant Alex Skolnick
• Flamed maple top and thick mahogany body for a classic single-cut vibe
• U profile neck invites comfortable chord work and fast lead playing
• Variety of tones via dual Seymour Duncan pickups with coil-split
• Easy bending thanks to 22 extra-jumbo frets
• Tonepros bridge offers sustain and stringing stability

Specifications

• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed

Body

• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapeSinglecut
• Body MaterialMahogany
• Top MaterialFlamed Maple
• Body FinishPolyurethane
• ColorLemon Burst

Neck

• Neck Material3-piece Mahogany
• Neck ShapeU
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12"
• Fingerboard MaterialPau Ferro
• Fingerboard InlayMOP/Abalone Blocks
• Number of Frets22, Extra Jumbo
• Scale Length24.75"
• Nut Width1.692"
• Nut MaterialBone

Hardware

• Bridge/TailpieceTonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic
• TunersGrover

Electronics

• Neck PickupSeymour Duncan SH-1 '59 Humbucker
• Bridge PickupSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB Humbucker
• Controls2 x volume, 1 x tone (push/pull coil-split neck)
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch

Miscellaneous

• StringsD'Addario XL110, .010-.046
• Case/Gig BagHardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:LAS1FMLB