The double-horn ESP Viper shape with set-neck mahogany tone. The LTD Viper-256 uses traditional set-neck construction at 24.75″ scale, a mahogany body and thin U 3-piece mahogany neck, 22 extra-jumbo frets and ESP LH-150 humbuckers with coil-split.
Why customers choose it
- Easy to play: Thin U-profile 3-piece mahogany neck in set-neck construction, 24.75″ scale and 22 extra-jumbo frets on a 350mm-radius fingerboard.
- Tone woods: Mahogany body and 3-piece mahogany neck.
- Pickups: Passive ESP LH-150B (bridge) and ESP LH-150N (neck), with coil-splitting for single-coil sounds from a push-pull tone knob.
- Bridge: TOM-style bridge and tailpiece.
- Viper styling: Double-horn ESP Viper shape, pearloid ESP flag inlays and a black multi-ply pickguard.
Who it is for
Intermediate players upgrading from a starter guitar, rock and metal players, students and gigging musicians who want set-up features of costlier ESP models at a fair level.
Specifications
| Construction | Set-Neck |
|---|---|
| Scale length | 24.75″ |
| Body | Mahogany |
| Neck | 3-piece Mahogany |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Fingerboard radius | 350mm |
| Frets | 22 extra-jumbo |
| Nut | 42mm, Molded |
| Hardware colour | Black |
| Tuners | LTD |
| Bridge | TOM & Tailpiece |
| Bridge pickup | ESP LH-150B |
| Neck pickup | ESP LH-150N |
| Electronics | Passive |
| Controls | Volume/Tone(Push/Pull)/Toggle Switch |
| Factory strings | D’Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046) |
| Finish | Olympic White |
Good to know
- Hard case is not included; it fits the ESP Viper Guitar Form Fit Case (sold separately).
- Amplifier and cable are not included.
FAQ
Can it get single-coil sounds?
Yes. Pull the tone knob to split the humbuckers into single-coil sounds.
Which strings does it come with?
ESP lists D’Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046) as the factory strings. Use the same gauge when you restring to keep the setup and action the same.
Does it come with a case?
No. The hard case is sold separately (ESP Viper Guitar Form Fit Case).
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