Musamaailma PRESENTS: Buy Roope Latvala’s Personal ESP Guitar | Official Sale

Link to Musamaailma webstore: https://www.musamaailma.fi/en/esp-cus... Roope Latvala is a Finnish guitarist renowned for his technical skill, speed, and influential role in the Nordic metal scene. Rising to prominence in the 1980s as a founding member of Stone, one of Finland’s pioneering thrash metal bands, he helped lay the groundwork for the country’s modern metal sound. Over the years, Latvala has been involved in numerous projects, most notably joining Children of Bodom in 2003, where his precision and melodic sensibility became a defining element of their music. Known for blending aggressive riffs with intricate harmonies, Latvala’s career reflects a dedication to pushing the boundaries of metal guitar playing. ESP Custom Shop Roope Latvala RS-II Light Grey is a weapon built for uncompromising performance and jaw-dropping stage presence. Every detail reflects Latvala’s signature style — from the sleek "banana" headstock to the striking cross inlays, alternating upside down for that rebellious edge. Crafted with an alder body and a 3-piece maple neck in neck-thru-body construction, this guitar delivers endless sustain and unmatched stability. The thin U contour neck paired with an ebony fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets makes lightning-fast riffs and intricate solos effortless. Its Floyd Rose Original bridge and locking nut ensure flawless tuning stability even under the most extreme dive bombs, while Gotoh tuners add rock-solid reliability. The EMG HZ F-H2 bridge pickup delivers crushing high-gain tone with clarity and punch, perfect for the tight rhythm work and screaming leads that define Latvala’s sound. Finished in light grey gloss lacquer with white binding and black nickel hardware, it’s as striking visually as it is sonically. Complete with the original black ESP hard case and a personal note from Roope, this guitar is a true relic in the history of metal music. The guitar has been used live at Children Of Bodom shows, so it features some marks of use. However, all in all, the guitar is in excellent condition and ready for some serious playing.