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ESP E-II Eclipse DB Lefty Guitar Green Sparkle Open Box vs ESP E-II Viper Black Electric Guitar
The Eclipse DB is a left-handed set-neck instrument designed for technical versatility across multiple genres, while the Viper is a right-handed set-thru design optimized for aggressive modern metal and djent with upper-fret access. Choose the Eclipse DB if you're left-handed and need genre flexibility; choose the Viper if you're right-handed and prioritize sustain, high-fret reach, and crushing high-gain tone.
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ESP E-II Eclipse DB Lefty Guitar Green Sparkle Open Box
Specs side by side
| ESP E-II Eclipse DB Lefty Guitar Green Sparkle Open Box | ESP E-II Viper Black Electric Guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,287.00 | $2,399.00 |
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Series | ESP E-II | ESP E-II |
| Body | — | Double Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | — | Active HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Condition | Used | New |
Why choose ESP E-II Eclipse DB Lefty Guitar Green Sparkle Open Box
- ✓ Left-handed configuration for southpaw players
- ✓ Set-neck construction with warm, sustained tone
- ✓ Satin-finished neck back for extended comfort
- ✓ Includes hardshell form-fitting case
Why choose ESP E-II Viper Black Electric Guitar
- ✓ Set-thru construction delivers enhanced sustain and upper-fret access
- ✓ 24 extra-jumbo frets with 305mm radius support aggressive modern techniques
- ✓ Asymmetrical double-cut design optimizes reach across the entire fingerboard
- ✓ Tight articulation and crushing saturation ideal for djent and metal
Frequently asked questions
What's the practical difference between set-neck and set-thru construction?
Set-neck (Eclipse DB) glues the neck to the body for warm, sustained tone and easier body access. Set-thru (Viper) runs the neck through the body for maximum sustain and better upper-fret access. Both are professional-grade; set-thru favors modern lead techniques.
Are the pickups and electronics identical between these guitars?
Yes—both feature EMG 66TW (neck) and EMG 57TW (bridge) active pickups with push-pull coil-split controls, independent volume and tone switches, and Gotoh TOM bridges. The tone difference comes from body construction and neck attachment.
Which guitar is better for jazz or clean tones?
The Eclipse DB is explicitly versatile across warm cleans to high-gain and better suited to jazz contexts. The Viper is optimized for metal and djent with tight, aggressive voicing, making it less ideal for jazz applications.
Can a right-handed player use the Eclipse DB, or is it truly left-handed only?
The Eclipse DB is built specifically for left-handed players with reversed body shape, nut, and bridge orientation. Right-handed players should choose the Viper or another right-handed model.