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ESP E-II Viper Baritone Electric Guitar in Charcoal Metallic Satin B-Stock 7136 vs ESP E-II Viper Black Electric Guitar Open Box
The Viper Baritone extends to 27 inches for drop tunings and lower registers, while the standard Viper maintains a conventional scale with coil-split pickups for tonal versatility. Choose the Baritone if you need extreme low-end tuning stability; choose the standard Viper if you want switchable single-coil/humbucker textures across standard tuning ranges.
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ESP E-II Viper Baritone Electric Guitar in Charcoal Metallic Satin B-Stock 7136
ESP E-II Viper Black Electric Guitar Open Box
Specs side by side
| ESP E-II Viper Baritone Electric Guitar in Charcoal Metallic Satin B-Stock 7136 | ESP E-II Viper Black Electric Guitar Open Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,759.20 | $2,072.65 |
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Series | ESP E-II | ESP E-II |
| Body | Explorer | Double Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 24.75" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | Active HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Year | 2016 | 2024 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Used |
Why choose ESP E-II Viper Baritone Electric Guitar in Charcoal Metallic Satin B-Stock 7136
- ✓ 27-inch baritone scale locks in drop tunings and sub-standard pitches with precision
- ✓ EMG 81 bridge pickup delivers aggressive midrange clarity for metal and hard rock
- ✓ Neck-thru construction minimizes neck dive during extended lower-register playing
- ✓ 42mm bone nut and 305mm radius geometry optimized for baritone intonation
Why choose ESP E-II Viper Black Electric Guitar Open Box
- ✓ EMG 57TW and 66TW pickups with push-pull coil splits for humbucker-to-single-coil switching
- ✓ Set-thru construction provides enhanced upper-fret access and sustain
- ✓ Asymmetrical double-cut design improves playability across the full 24-fret range
- ✓ Versatile clean-to-gain character suits progressive and djent styles without retuning
Frequently asked questions
What tuning range does each guitar handle?
The Baritone's 27-inch scale is engineered for drop tunings and frequencies below standard E—ideal for B, A, or G tuning. The standard Viper maintains conventional scale proportions and works best in standard to drop-D contexts.
How do the pickup systems differ?
The Baritone uses fixed-voice EMG 60/81 pickups optimized for baritone clarity. The standard Viper offers EMG 57TW/66TW pickups with coil-split switches, letting you morph between humbucker punch and single-coil snap without changing guitars.
Which is better for metal and hard rock?
Both excel in these genres. The Baritone suits bands that tune low and favor a locked, controlled bottom end. The standard Viper suits players who want dynamic pickup switching and maintain standard or drop-D tuning.
What's the playability difference?
Both have thin U contours and ebony fingerboards with 305mm radius. The Baritone's longer scale and deeper nut width (42mm) accommodate lower tunings comfortably. The standard Viper's asymmetrical double-cut and set-thru construction emphasize upper-fret speed and access.