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ESP LTD Viper-400 Baritone - Black Satin

LTD Viper-400 Baritone- Black Satin
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Baritone Performance with Viper Style

Instead of tuning down a typical six-string electric guitar for modern metal, get the ESP LTD Viper-400 Baritone electric guitar. With its 27" scale length, and factory-equipped 13–62 strings, the Viper-400 Baritone is optimized for lower tunings. And for the ultimate in aggressive guitar tone, it's loaded with EMG 85/81 active humbucking pickups. Its Thin U neck profile and extra-jumbo frets encourage fast, technical playing. Complete with high-quality Grover tuners, the ESP LTD Viper-400 Baritone delivers on every front.

Shred like a demon with this Viper-style axe

Nothing says “let's rock” like an ESP Viper-style guitar, and when you pick up the LTD Viper-400 Baritone, you'll know exactly what we mean. Its offset waist gives you the kind of comfort and balance that lets you play for hours, whereas the double-cutaway design provides easy access to the upper frets both over and under the neck. When the guitarists at Sweetwater are searching a stripped-down hard rock machine with great tone and playability, ESP’s Viper-style guitars always make the list.

A rockstar-approved pickup combination

EMG's high-output active humbucking pickups have long been standard equipment in rock and metal, and the ESP LTD Viper-400 Baritone packs an uncompromising combo of EMG-81 and EMG-85 pickups. The EMG-85 in the neck position is a beefy-sounding humbucker that is certain to drive your amp into the sweetest overdrive and distortion, and is at its best when it at high volumes. The EMG-81 in the bridge position delivers everything from a fat, thunderous growl to a metallic scream. Loaded with beefy ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, this high-output humbucker boasts unyielding intensity and unparalleled detail, along with incredible high-end cut and fluid sustain.

ESP LTD — primed for rock and metal

ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments feature premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye to detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out ESP LTD guitars.

ESP LTD Viper-400 Baritone Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic Viper style with baritone scale length and tuning (B to B)
  • 27" scale length and 13–62 strings are ideal for down-tuned performance
  • Comfortable Thin U-shaped neck with 24 extra-jumbo frets for fast, confident playability
  • Aggressive tone with virtually no noise from EMG-85 and EMG-81 active humbucking pickups
  • TonePros TOM bridge provides epic tuning stability and string response

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Viper-400 Baritone
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-piece Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 13.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Flags
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 27"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Molded Plastic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic
  • Tuners Grover
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup EMG 85 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup EMG 81 Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .013-.062
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LVIPER400BBLKS

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Rated 5/5

Love it

This is the 2nd baritone I've bought.I love this thing. I prefer to go with a baritone rather than down tune a standard guitar. The baritone just feels beefier and stronger. If you've played one back to back with a standard, you'll know what I mean. Anyway, this thing is a beast. Great sustain, the EMGs growl as expected and mine happened to come with a very dark fretboard. Looks almost like ebony. This thing really comes to life in the deep end. It's also a perfect complement to my red Viper 256! The action and intonation setup and everything that goes with the 55 point inspection is great, and customer service at Sweetwater is amazing! Michael Grebe deserves a raise!
Music background: Out-of-work rockstar
Rated 5/5

This guitar is a beast!

My first impression upon unboxing this guitar was flabbergasted. I had wanted a baritone guitar but all I could find was this demo model on Sweetwater. Anyway, I thought they had sent me a brand new guitar! This demo is 99.999% flawless. A real beauty! The pups in it are amazing. Bright. Crisp. Clear. I am new to baritone guitar but I love it. The quality and craftsmanship are way above a certain company that rhymes with Jibson. The finish is absolutely sexy AF. This guitar is beautiful, fun to play and certainly worth the money.
Music background: Years of being a bedroom Rockstar
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