ESP LTD Viper-10 Black Electric Guitar with gig bag

ESP LTD Viper-10 Electric Guitar – Black | Bold Double-Cutaway Style, Gig Bag Included

Overview

The ESP LTD Viper-10 is a bold, double-cutaway electric guitar that delivers the aggressive look and versatile tone that ESP is famous for—at an incredibly affordable price. Designed for beginners and players on a tight budget who still demand a solid, reliable instrument, the Viper-10 is your perfect entry point into the ESP family. With its sleek Black finish, comfortable Thin U-shaped maple neck, and two ESP Designed LH-100 humbucking pickups, this guitar is ready to rock from your first lesson to your first gig. A gig bag is included, making it easy to take your Viper-10 to lessons, jams at friends’ houses, or wherever you want to play.

Why Choose the ESP LTD Viper-10?

• Iconic Viper Double-Cutaway Design: The Viper Series offers the cool double-cutaway look that’s perfect for metal, hard rock, blues, and so much more. The offset body shape is comfortable to play both seated and standing, and its aggressive styling gives you serious stage presence.

• Versatile ESP Designed LH-100 Humbucking Pickups: The Viper-10 is equipped with two ESP Designed LH-100 humbucking pickups—an LH-100N in the neck and an LH-100B in the bridge. These pickups deliver a wide range of tones, from thick, powerful distortion to clear, articulate cleans. The bridge unit has plenty of bite, while the neck pickup offers more clarity than you'd expect from a budget guitar, making the Viper-10 versatile enough to handle blues, punk, metal, or whatever you throw at it.

• Fast, Comfortable Thin U Neck: The smooth maple neck with a Thin U contour makes it easy to build up your abilities, whether you're learning your first chords or tackling fast riffs. The 24.75" scale length and 42mm nut width provide a familiar, comfortable feel.

• 24 Extra-Jumbo Frets: The engineered hardwood fingerboard features 24 extra-jumbo frets, giving you plenty of range for lead playing and soloing. The neck heel is sculpted for easy access to the upper frets, and the deep treble-side cutaway lets you reach all 24 frets with ease.

• Lightweight and Balanced: The basswood body is lightweight and well-balanced, making it comfortable to play for long practice sessions. Reviews note that the slim neck proves easy to play for beginners and experienced shredders alike.

• Gig Bag Included: The included soft shell gig bag is perfect for taking the Viper-10 to lessons and to jams at friends’ houses. You’re ready to hit the ground running from day one.

Key Features

• Body: Basswood – lightweight and resonant

• Neck: Maple, Bolt-On – stable and comfortable

• Fingerboard: Engineered Hardwood – smooth playability

• Neck Contour: Thin U – fast, easy access to all 24 extra-jumbo frets

• Pickups: ESP Designed LH-100N (Neck), ESP Designed LH-100B (Bridge) – versatile HH configuration

• Controls: Volume / Tone / Toggle Switch – simple and intuitive

• Bridge: TOM & Tailpiece – reliable tuning and intonation

• Hardware: Chrome – classic looks and durability

• Tuners: LTD – smooth and accurate

• Finish: Black – sleek and stage-ready

• Case: Gig Bag Included

Specifications

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Scale: 24.75"

• Body: Basswood

• Neck: Maple

• Fingerboard: Engineered Hardwood

• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm

• Finish: Black

• Nut Width: 42mm

• Nut Type: Molded

• Neck Contour: Thin U

• Frets/Type: 24 XJ

• Hardware Color: Chrome

• Strap Button: Standard

• Tuners: LTD

• Bridge: TOM & Tailpiece

• Neck PU: ESP Designed LH-100N

• Bridge PU: ESP Designed LH-100B

• Electronics: Passive

• Electronics Layout: Volume / Tone / Toggle Switch

• Strings: .010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046

• Case: Gig Bag Included

What Players Are Saying

The ESP LTD Viper-10 has received positive feedback from players who appreciate its exceptional value and playability. One reviewer noted, “Very good guitar for the money. Sounds and plays like a much more expensive model”. A beginner player shared, “As a beginner, I was looking for a comfortable, nice-looking guitar with a nasty sound and reasonable price. This one delivered fully—my teacher commented positively on the sound and the looks”.

Ideal For

• Beginners: A solid, easy-to-play guitar that encourages progress and exploration. The slim neck is especially forgiving for new players.

• Rock and Metal Players: The aggressive Viper design and powerful humbucker tone are perfect for high-gain styles.

• Students: Perfect for lessons, practice, and jamming with friends.

• Budget-Conscious Musicians: Exceptional value without compromising on quality or tone.

• Players Who Want Versatility: The HH pickup configuration covers everything from clean tones to heavy distortion.

Why Choose the ESP LTD Viper-10?

For musicians who want an affordable, great-sounding electric guitar with bold styling and versatile tone, the ESP LTD Viper-10 is an outstanding choice. Its basswood body, comfortable Thin U maple neck, and versatile ESP Designed pickups make it easy to play and fun to learn on. The MusicRadar review concluded that it's a “damn good package” with “fantastic value” and a slim neck that “proves easy to play for beginners”. With a gig bag included, you're ready to hit the ground running. Whether you're taking your first lesson, practicing in your room, or jamming with friends, the Viper-10 delivers reliable performance and great tone at an affordable price.

Start your rock journey today with the ESP LTD Viper-10 Electric Guitar in Black.