ESP LTD Viper-400B Baritone, Black Satin

Full Description

Deliver sonic destruction

Distinctive, iconic, powerful. Don't compromise when it comes to sound quality. Play an instrument that ensures that every single note you play, is delivered with scintillating clarity and pure sonic power. And, packed with a classy duo of EMG humbuckers, this is one unforgettable sound with an immersive sonic nature.

Versatile, well-rounded and packed with soul. Explore a multitude of tones courtesy of the famed EMG 85 neck pickup. This humbucker is ideal for giving you fullness in sound, sweet sustain, and quality at every frequency. Your low-ends will be delivered with gorgeous, resonant depth. The mid-range will sound sharp and punchy, while high notes will sparkle with bite, punch, and rapid attack. And paired with an EMG 81, this Viper-400B delivers an exceptional tone and immense versatility worthy of the darkest of personas. Punchy and defined, you can go from classic rock and old-school blues to heavier, chunkier rhythms and, articulate leads. So dig deep in the depths of your creativity, and unleash the sonic monster lurking inside. As this Viper, can handle just about anything.

Liquid smooth feel

Playability you deserve. At ESP, they know how imperative the feel of your instrument is. And if it doesn't feel comfortable, you won't want to throw yourself around the stage with it. So, this LTD Viper-400B has been built with you in mind. And for those of you who crave top-notch, pro features, but rather not break the bank...

One ESP's most playable guitars yet. At every point in the design, and manufacturing process, measures have been put in place to ensure a fantastic feel, and the ultimate playing experience. A set-neck construction gives easy access to the very highest frets - you'll never be restricted again by notes that are difficult to hit. Play with confidence, and in complete comfort. Plus, with a 3-piece mahogany neck and a thin U-shaped profile, playability is smooth, sleek, and ergonomically comfortable at any point along the guitar's neck. And for added comfort, the LTD Viper features 24 extra-jumbo sized frets that make the playing surface larger, and makes hitting those notes beautifully simple. Play fast-paced leads, searing solos, and chunky rhythms with ease. Professional quality truly reigns here.

Rock-ready hardware

Keep your tone strong, keep it stable. And do it with the ESP LTD Viper. Thanks to rock-ready hardware, you have an instrument that was birthed purely for delivering scintillating sound, and expressive performances. It features a classy TOM bridge and tailpiece. Not only does this look sublime, complementing the black hardware finish. But it offers superb string stability too. Ensuring you're pitch-perfect for longer periods of time. Sonically, the TOM bridge adds a distinctive layer of singing sustain to your versatile tonal palette. And, it makes individual string intonation and height adjustment efficiently easy. Plus, with quality Grover tuners, this ESP LTD offers a premium experience, on a much lower-than-premium budget.

Hard rock heritage

ESP Guitars are legends of the rock music world. Established in Tokyo, Japan in 1975, ESP (Electric Sound Products) initially manufactured high-quality replacement parts for guitars already on the market. These replacements became extremely popular with rock guitarists, as many users noticed that the new parts, when added to their existing guitars, afforded their instruments extra power and aggression.

Noticing their new-found popularity, ESP capitalised and decided to use their expertise to begin crafting guitars of their own. Early models were used in the music of KISS and The Rolling Stones. As years passed, ESP's guitars became increasingly popular within metal and hard rock genres. Metallica, Megadeath, Slayer, Judas Priest, and Guns N' Roses have all used the immense sound of ESPs in their music. Quality, hard rock sound favoured by the very best in the business.

Specifications

• Product: ESP LTD Viper-400B Baritone, Black Satin
• Code: 315736
• Series: LTD 400

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Shape: Asymmetrical Double Cutaway
• Body Finish: Satin
• Colour: Black

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: 3 Pc Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Shape: Thin U
• Neck Construction: Set
• Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
• Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Size: XJ
• String Nut: Molded
• Nut Width: 42 mm
• Scale Length: 27 ''

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Black Satin
• Tuning Machines: Grover
• Bridge: TOM & Tailpiece
• Control Knobs: Black
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Bridge Pickup: EMG 81
• Neck Pickup: EMG 85
• Controls: Volume/Tone/Toggle Switch
• Pickup Switching: Yes

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D'Addario XL158 (.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.062)
• Case: VIPER XL GUITAR FORM FIT CASE - NOT INCLUDED