ESP LTD VIPER-1000VB Vintage Black Lefty Guitar
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ESP LTD VIPER-1000VB Vintage Black Lefty Guitar
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- SKU
- LVIPER1000VBLH
- Color
- Black
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Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and set-thru maple neck give this Viper a thick, sustaining midrange, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and 24.75" scale keep note attack tight and warm rather than brittle. Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers cover a wide span: the ceramic bridge pickup pushes high-output crunch and cutting lead clarity, and the alnico neck moves between articulate fullness and smoother, rounder voicings via the push-pull switching. It's aimed squarely at modern rock and metal players — fast riffing, technical soloing and tight rhythm work — with the extra-jumbo stainless frets and locking hardware supporting long, aggressive sessions.
ESP LTD VIPER-1000VB Vintage Black Lefty Guitar
The VIPER-1000VB captures aggressive, articulate tones in the studio through its set-thru neck construction and thin U-shaped profile, enabling precise tracking of technical passages and layered riffing. The mahogany body resonates with rich character suitable for high-output rock and metal sessions, while the Vintage Black finish with aged-look binding provides professional visual consistency during recording. Engineered for left-handed engineers and producers who require uncompromised hardware quality, sophisticated electronics, and tonal range for demanding studio work.
Recording Build & Neck Response
Set-thru neck construction paired with a three-piece thin U-shaped maple neck delivers consistent sustain and harmonic clarity essential for capturing clean takes and overdubs. The mahogany body provides the resonant, full-bodied character that translates well across mix contexts, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius and pearloid ESP flag inlays enables quick finger placement during punch-in sessions and ensures reliable intonation tracking across the 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets.
Tone Shaping & Recording Electronics
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker pickups offer studio-ready tonal flexibility through dual voicings accessed via push-pull tone controls—the ceramic bridge pickup delivers high-output definition and cutting clarity for lead layers, while the alnico neck pickup provides full-bodied articulation or smooth, refined character depending on voicing selection, allowing fast tone adjustments between rhythm and lead passes. LTD locking tuners and a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece with gold hardware maintain tuning integrity across full session takes and ensure extended sustain for layered arrangements.
Key Features
- Left-hand configuration with asymmetrical double-horn body design
- Mahogany body with Vintage Black matte finish and aged-look binding
- Set-thru neck construction with three-piece thin U-shaped maple neck
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets and 350mm radius
- Pearloid ESP flag inlays with 42mm molded nut width
- 24.75" scale length optimized for standard tuning and technical applications
- Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker active pickups (ceramic bridge, alnico neck) with push-pull voicing selection
- LTD locking tuners with TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- Gold hardware throughout
- Pre-strung with D'Addario XL110 strings (.010–.046)
- Active electronics with volume/tone/toggle switch configuration
- Includes Viper guitar form-fit case (sold separately)
The VIPER-1000VB combines recording versatility, premium hardware, and cutting-edge pickup technology to deliver a powerhouse instrument for studio tracking and high-output production.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Double Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to play this guitar?
The VIPER-1000VB is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its thin U-shaped neck profile and set-thru construction offer rapid fret access suitable for technical passages, while the 22 extra-jumbo frets and 350mm radius fingerboard reward precise technique.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
This guitar excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and drop-tuning applications, where its high-output active pickups deliver aggressive crunch and searing clarity. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
How do the pickups work, and can I switch between different tones?
The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers feature ceramic bridge and alnico neck pickups with dual voicings accessed via push-pull tone controls, allowing you to toggle between aggressive crunch and smooth, fluid articulation without swapping pickups.
Is this guitar set up right out of the box?
Yes, the VIPER-1000VB arrives pre-strung with D'Addario XL110 strings and ready to play. The set-thru neck construction, locking tuners, and TonePros locking TOM bridge ensure tuning stability and minimal setup required before performance.
Why choose this over the ESP LTD EC-1000 or Schecter Hellraiser C-1?
The VIPER-1000VB's asymmetrical double-horn body design and thin U-shaped neck profile deliver superior fret access and rapid repositioning on stage, while the active Fishman Fluence pickups offer switchable voicing flexibility that passive alternatives cannot match. Its set-thru construction and premium hardware provide extended sustain and tuning lock-in for technical, high-demand applications.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $105 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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