Description
ESP/LTD Viper-1000 – Biting SG silhouette, uncompromising metal sound
The Viper-1000 combines the classic double-cut design of an SG with the uncompromising build quality of ESP/LTD. The mahogany body and set-thru neck deliver endless sustain, while the slim Thin-U profile makes even fast-paced runs effortless. Equipped with active EMG pickups (81 bridge / 85 neck), the guitar unleashes an aggressive high-gain sound that still offers amazing clarity when played back—perfect for modern metal riffs, singing leads, or crisp clean arpeggios.
Highlights
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Details
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Body / Neck
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Mahogany body, set-thru neck (mahogany), satin-finished thin-U neck
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fingerboard
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24 XJ frets on rosewood (13.75″ radius) – lightning fast & grippy
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Pickups
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EMG 81 (Bridge) & EMG 85 (Neck) – powerful, defined, low-noise
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Hardware
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TonePros Locking TOM & Stop-Tail, LTD locking tuners – bombproof tuning
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electronics
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3-way toggle, one volume each for bridge/neck + master tone for flexible sound control
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optics
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Deep black high-gloss lacquer, pearloid flag inlays & multi-ply binding
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Scale / Saddle
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24.75″ (628 mm) / 42 mm
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Your sound, your statement
Whether drop tuning for djent riffs, classic Metallica rhythms, or bluesy, sing-song solos, the Viper 1000 always remains focused and assertive. Player-friendly shaping cuts on the neck base and body ensure you can shred without straining, even at the 24th fret, while the locking hardware maintains your tuning even during heavy bends.
