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ESP LTD VIPER-1001 Viper Series Electric Guitar in Charcoal Metallic Satin with Evertune
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The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
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Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: 10024028
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Product Description
The ESP LTD VIPER-1001 in Charcoal Metallic Satin is a sleek, modern take on the classic double-cut mahogany rocker, purpose-built for tight, technical metal and high-gain styles. With a set-thru construction, EverTune bridge and EMG 81 active bridge pickup, it delivers crushingly consistent tone, rock-solid tuning stability and fast, effortless playability for serious stage and studio work.
Its mahogany body with maple cap and three-piece mahogany neck provide a thick, punchy foundation with plenty of sustain, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and Thin U profile make intricate riffs, rapid-fire chugs and wide bends feel completely natural. Finished in a stealthy Charcoal Metallic Satin with matching headstock and black hardware, the VIPER-1001 looks every bit as aggressive as it sounds.
Whether you are recording tight, layered rhythm tracks or playing long sets under hot stage lights, the EverTune bridge keeps every note in tune and every chord locked in, freeing you up to focus entirely on your performance. Stainless steel XJ frets, locking tuners and a simple, no-nonsense control layout round out a guitar that is engineered from top to bottom for reliability, precision and power.
EverTune Stability
The EverTune bridge keeps each string at a constant tension, dramatically reducing the need for retuning and helping your guitar stay in tune through temperature changes, heavy picking and big bends. It is ideal for live players and studio users who demand perfectly consistent intonation and pitch-tight rhythm work.
Mahogany Body with Maple Cap
A mahogany body with a maple cap delivers a powerful, mid-focused tone with plenty of warmth and sustain, while the maple adds extra snap and definition. This combination helps your riffs cut through dense mixes without sacrificing low-end weight or harmonic richness.
Fast Thin U Neck and Macassar Ebony Fingerboard
The three-piece mahogany neck with Thin U profile and Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast feel that suits modern metal techniques. The 350 mm radius and 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets make fast runs, wide vibrato and low action setups feel comfortable and controlled across the entire neck.
EMG 81 Active Bridge Pickup
The EMG 81 active bridge pickup provides tight, focused high-gain tones with razor-sharp attack and excellent note separation. It excels at palm-muted chugs, precise rhythm work and searing leads, delivering the clarity and punch needed for modern metal and hard rock.
Features
- EverTune Bridge - The EverTune system maintains constant string tension for exceptional tuning stability, reducing retunes between songs and ensuring tight, accurate intonation for recording and live performance.
- Mahogany Body with Maple Cap - A tried-and-tested tonewood pairing that produces a thick, sustaining voice with added brightness and clarity, perfect for heavy riffs that still need to cut through the mix.
- Thin U Neck with Stainless Steel XJ Frets - The slim, comfortable neck profile and durable stainless steel extra-jumbo frets make fast, technical playing easier while offering long-lasting, smooth bending and precise intonation.
- EMG 81 Active Bridge Pickup - A high-output active humbucker that delivers aggressive, articulate tones with low noise, ideal for tight metal rhythm parts and cutting lead lines.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Mahogany with Maple Cap
- Body Shape: Viper
- Finish: Charcoal Metallic Satin
- Construction: Set-Thru
Neck
- Neck Wood: 3-piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Thin U
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 350 mm
- Frets: 22 XJ Stainless Steel
- Nut: Moulded
- Nut Width: 42 mm
- Fingerboard Inlays: MOP Script
- Neck Joint: Set-Thru
Hardware
- Bridge: EverTune
- Tuners: LTD Locking
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Pickguard: Standard
- Headstock: Matching Charcoal Metallic Satin
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 (Black)
- Pickup Type: Active Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume
Miscellaneous
- Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042)
- Orientation: Right Handed
- Number of Strings: 6
