ESP
VIPER-1000 Vintage Black
ElectricSGJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$1,499
A mahogany Viper with Macassar ebony fingerboard and coil-splittable Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers offering both ceramic and alnico voicings.
Best for
MetalHard RockThrash Metal
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews82
Overall / 100
Playability
81
Sound
71
Build
93
Value
79
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Gold Direct-Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) / Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Gold Direct-Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece |
| Bridge pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic Gold Direct-Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Case | Viper Guitar Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | N |
| Construction | Set-Thru |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | Vintage Black |
| Fretboard radius | 350mm |
| Hardware | Gold |
| Neck pickup | Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico Gold Direct-Mount *(Pull Tone for Voice 2) |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 42mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD Locking |
| Street price | $1,499 |
