ESP LTD Viper-401 Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 4.8

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 5

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  • Body Shape: SG  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Neck Shape: U-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Flag  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Black Nickel  
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  • Fret Size: Extra Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • EMG-81/85 active humbuckers. 42mm Earvana compensated nut.

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! LTD Viper-401 is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this ESP's beauty in no time.

Features of ESP's LTD Viper-401 put this instrument in the top of the heap. Most guitar players feel that this instrument deserves the highest grade possible, and that should be enough to assure you check out LTD Viper-401 to be your guitar of choice. ESP did a great job by carefully choosing and fine tuning LTD Viper-401's features!

This beauty has virtually no flaws. ESP surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. LTD Viper-401 stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

LTD Viper-401 is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. ESP did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!