ESP introduced the offset SG style Viper model in 2004. Initially the Viper was available with urban camoflage finish, normal camoflage graphic finish or black finish. The fingerboard inlays were dots with an ESP block inlay at the 12th fret.  In 2006 camo finish was discontinued - and black finish was the only option from then onwards. In 2007 the fingerboard inlays were changed to flags.