ESP E-II Viper See Thru BK Cherry
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ESP
E-II Viper See Thru BK Cherry
Product Info
Article Number:
565426
Brand:
ESP
Model:
E-II Viper See Thru BK Cherry
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This E-II Viper is a serious instrument for players who want a blend of vintage vibe and modern performance. The mahogany body and Fluence pickups deliver a powerful, articulate tone, while the thin neck makes it a joy to play. It's a premium-priced guitar perfect for rock, metal, and beyond.
Product Description
- ESP E-II Viper See Thru BK Cherry
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Construction: Set-Thru
- Neck Profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm (12")
- Nut Width: 42mm (1.65")
- Nut: Bone
- Scale Length: 629mm (24. 75")
- Frets: 22 XJ Stainless
- Pickups: Neck: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Black
- Bridge: Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Black; Controls: Volume
- Tone
- Toggle switch
- Bridge: Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece
- Machine Heads: Gotoh Locking
- Hardware: Black
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (Art.#152175#)
- Finish: See Thru Black Cherry
- Includes Viper Guitar Form Fit Case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers rich, warm sustain and excellent resonance.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers fast, comfortable playability for shredders.
- • Fishman Fluence pickups provide versatile tones, from clean to high-gain.
- • Gotoh locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with aggressive playing.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can make it a bit heavier than guitars with alder bodies.
- • Ebony fingerboard, while luxurious, can be brittle and susceptible to cracking in extremely dry climates.
- • See-through cherry finish reveals the mahogany grain, which some may find visually polarizing.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic Black (Neck & Bridge)
Scale Length
629mm (24.75")
Frets
22 XJ Stainless Steel
Bridge
Gotoh TOM & Tailpiece
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fluence pickups offer a surprisingly tight and controlled high-gain response, avoiding the muddiness often associated with hotter pickups – they're more dynamic and articulate.
The thin 'U' profile is generally considered very comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes, promoting fast playing and effortless access to higher frets, but individual preferences always vary.
The finish itself has a negligible impact on tone, but the see-through allows you to appreciate the mahogany's grain, which some players find aesthetically pleasing and indicative of the wood's quality.
