ESP LTD VIPER-1000VB Vintage Black Guitar B-Stock

The Viper-1000VB feels aggressive in hand, with its asymmetrical double-cutaway shape and fast Thin U-profile neck designed for high-speed soloing and comfortable upper-fret access. This B-Stock unit is brand new with only minor cosmetic blemishes, delivering premium construction and active electronics at a reduced price point. The matte Vintage Black finish with aged binding on the neck and headstock combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability.

Build & Playability

Set-thru construction with a 24.75" scale length ensures excellent sustain and fluid access to the upper frets, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets support aggressive riffing and precise bends. The 3-piece mahogany neck and mahogany body provide a solid, resonant foundation that pairs perfectly with the guitar's active pickup system.

Tone & Electronics

Dual Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers—ceramic in the bridge, alnico in the neck—deliver versatile tone with a push-pull voicing selector that switches each pickup between active aggression and passive-inspired warmth. LTD locking tuners and a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece in gold hardware ensure tuning stability and premium hardware aesthetics.

Key Features

• B-Stock: Brand new with minor cosmetic blemishes
• Set-thru construction with 24.75" scale length
• Mahogany body with 3-piece mahogany neck
• Thin U-shaped neck profile for speed and comfort
• Macassar ebony fingerboard with ESP flag inlays
• 22 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets
• 42mm molded nut width with 350mm fingerboard radius
• Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (ceramic bridge, alnico neck) with dual voicings
• Active electronics with push-pull voicing selector
• LTD locking tuners and TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
• Gold hardware throughout
• Matte Vintage Black finish with aged binding
• Includes D'Addario XL110 strings

The Viper-1000VB combines aggressive styling, professional-grade hardware, and versatile active pickups in a road-ready instrument that performs at a high level across multiple genres.

This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections consistent with B-Stock classification. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium ESP LTD VIPER-1000VB at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying the full manufacturer warranty and the legendary performance of this professional-grade instrument.