ESP LTD Viper-414 Electric Bass Guitar
Why it's a best pick:
ESP has probably accommodated the Metal community more than any other guitar company, and the Viper is proof. Looking like a lopsided Gibson SG, the Viper has a mahogany body and a set neck, like the Gibson, but the long-scale neck is made from maple and walnut, and it has a slim U-shape for faster action. Combine all this with a pair of passive humbuckers, and you get power, simplicity and playability. Street price: $670
Manufacturer Description: The 4-string ESP LTD Viper-414 Electric Bass features set-neck construction for smooth, deep, and lasting sustain. The Viper necks thin U-contour allows quick and easy access to all 21 extra jumbo frets. The rosewood fingerboard adds strength and density for a great-sounding tone, comfortable in almost any musical application. With its sleek mahogany body, black nickel...read full description
