ESP LTD Viper 407 vs. K7

koma · 03-14-2006, 09:02 PM

Can somebody tell me what are the main differences between the ESP LTD Viper 407 EMG and the K7.
I'm very happy with my K7, but the Viper looks awesome. Is the Viper neck much thicker, which one is better for soloing and has anybody played both? I'm a freshman with 7-strings so any help is appreciated!!

jacksonplayer · 03-14-2006, 10:50 PM

The K7 is a higher-quality guitar, and would likely be better for playing solos (better dressed frets and more shred-worthy neck). I have a VP-407, and it has a nice neck shape, but it's definitely thicker than you'd find on the Ibanez. As far as other differences, the K7 has a bolt-on neck and a tremolo, whereas the 407 has a set neck and a Tuneomatic fixed bridge. They're really quite different guitars, and it's tough to compare them.

Since you've already got a K7, my advice is to stick with that--it's a damn nice guitar.

zimbloth · 03-15-2006, 12:34 AM

No contest IMO, but you already know what I'm going to say. K7 all the way for too many reasons to list.

Korbain · 03-15-2006, 02:50 AM

K7 for shiz. get it! lol

Drache713 · 03-15-2006, 03:46 AM

my vote goes for the k7

Shorty · 03-15-2006, 04:09 AM

The 407 viper is neck heavy and actually isn't that great a guitar (for an ESP). I tried one and I found it awkward to play.

Stick with the K7. You get a hell of alot of guitar for the money

Ancestor · 03-15-2006, 04:16 AM

The main reason I usually advocate guitars that aren't Ibanez is the mahogany thing. So, the K7 is mahogany, and it has a trem. I loved the 6 string viper, but I've never played the 7. Try it out and see which you like better. The viper has some cool fret markers.

koma · 03-15-2006, 05:52 AM

The K7 is truly an amazing piece. It is so comfortable to play and the heaviness of the sound is just crushing IMO. I'd never sell it (just made myself this present for Christmas) but I'm starting to reallyyy like 7-strings that's why I'm already gathering infos for a second one. Thanks for your opinions guys!

Jeff · 03-15-2006, 06:51 AM

I would totally keep the K7. Great guitar, even with the retarded inlay.

Papa Shank · 03-15-2006, 07:47 AM

K-7 is the dogs bollocks, keep it!

03-14-2006, 09:02 PM	#1
koma ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Luxemburg Posts: 56 Main Seven: K-7 Rig: Peavey 6505 Engl XXL Thanked: 0	ESP LTD Viper 407 vs. K7 Can somebody tell me what are the main differences between the ESP LTD Viper 407 EMG and the K7. I'm very happy with my K7, but the Viper looks awesome. Is the Viper neck much thicker, which one is better for soloing and has anybody played both? I'm a freshman with 7-strings so any help is appreciated!!

03-15-2006, 02:50 AM	#4
Korbain biatch Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,779 Real Name: Aaron Main Seven: Ibby RG7620 X2n-7/blaze neck Rig: Line6 Flextone II XL Thanked: 8	K7 for shiz. get it! lol http://www.myspace.com/korbainmusic (i need friends coz i just created it) haha

03-15-2006, 03:46 AM	#5
Drache713 \m/ Mattman \m/ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,274 Real Name: Matt (or Legz) Main Seven: Schecter Loomis Rig: Peavey 6505+ Thanked: 12	my vote goes for the k7 Fuck it, you only live once! Personal Myspace page Band Myspace page

03-15-2006, 04:09 AM	#6
Shorty Guitar Buying Frenzy! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 432 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: ESP SC-607B Rig: Line6 PodXT Live Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The 407 viper is neck heavy and actually isn't that great a guitar (for an ESP). I tried one and I found it awkward to play. Stick with the K7. You get a hell of alot of guitar for the money ----- Signature Below ----- Originally Posted by Vova: [16:46] Vova: it's impossible here to get a producer here if you are not hot girl with big boobs and awesome ass that can do great blow job.......or you are not a gay that will agreed for buttse for money and stege

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03-14-2006, 10:50 PM	#2
jacksonplayer The Fusion Guy! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 3,862 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: KXK Sii-7 Rig: Fractal Audio Axe-FX Thanked: 21	The K7 is a higher-quality guitar, and would likely be better for playing solos (better dressed frets and more shred-worthy neck). I have a VP-407, and it has a nice neck shape, but it's definitely thicker than you'd find on the Ibanez. As far as other differences, the K7 has a bolt-on neck and a tremolo, whereas the 407 has a set neck and a Tuneomatic fixed bridge. They're really quite different guitars, and it's tough to compare them. Since you've already got a K7, my advice is to stick with that--it's a damn nice guitar.

03-15-2006, 12:34 AM	#3
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,521 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 72	No contest IMO, but you already know what I'm going to say. K7 all the way for too many reasons to list.

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Ancestor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,192 Main Seven: Schecter A-7 Thanked: 31 $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	The main reason I usually advocate guitars that aren't Ibanez is the mahogany thing. So, the K7 is mahogany, and it has a trem. I loved the 6 string viper, but I've never played the 7. Try it out and see which you like better. The viper has some cool fret markers.

03-15-2006, 05:52 AM	#8
koma ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Luxemburg Posts: 56 Main Seven: K-7 Rig: Peavey 6505 Engl XXL Thanked: 0	The K7 is truly an amazing piece. It is so comfortable to play and the heaviness of the sound is just crushing IMO. I'd never sell it (just made myself this present for Christmas) but I'm starting to reallyyy like 7-strings that's why I'm already gathering infos for a second one. Thanks for your opinions guys!

03-15-2006, 06:51 AM	#9
Jeff Banned from Reality Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,261 Real Name: Uh.....Jeff Main Seven: none Rig: Mesa DC-5 Thanked: 23	I would totally keep the K7. Great guitar, even with the retarded inlay.

03-15-2006, 07:47 AM	#10
Papa Shank Be-otch Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,215 Real Name: Paul Main ERG: OWNI ARGH-GEE 8 Thanked: 2	K-7 is the dogs bollocks, keep it!

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