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.
Key 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.
SpecificationsBody
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 / .01…
