Jonny Walker Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 This is a Jap ESP Viper Bass in see-thru black [neck-thru], 3 piece Mahogany neck and mahogany wings, EMG Jazz in the neck and a EMG 35DC in the bridge, GOTOH pegs and a GOTOH Willkinson bridge, it was sent to SIMS to fit 20 front and face red L.E.D.'s and a custom mother of pearl 12th fret inlay [ESP]. i use standard gauge Elixir strings apart from the 135 i use to drop down to a low b without putting any strain on the neck. What you think... [attachment=4437:top_leds.jpg] [attachment=4439:body.jpg] [attachment=4438:rear.jpg] [attachment=4442:neck_joint.jpg] [attachment=4444:head_top.jpg] [attachment=4445:front_leds.jpg] Quote
neilb Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 Beauty (and what constitutes porn for that matter), is in the eye of the beholder. You ask for views - to me that is about as "porn" as Anne Widdicombe pleasuring herself. Ive always disliked Gibson style basses. Im sure someone here will give a differing view. Quote
Jonny Walker Posted January 1, 2008 Author Posted January 1, 2008 [quote name='neilb' post='111930' date='Jan 1 2008, 07:33 PM']Beauty (and what constitutes porn for that matter), is in the eye of the beholder. You ask for views - to me that is about as "porn" as Anne Widdicombe pleasuring herself. Ive always disliked Gibson style basses. Im sure someone here will give a differing view.[/quote] No worries thanks for the comment anyway Neil, i just prefer a different sound and look to the main flock of bassists settling for the fenders. i don’t mean anything bad by that and i know many of the worlds most professional and distinguished players use them religiously... but i’ve never been the one to settle for the industry standard. Quote
Dread Bass Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I like it its porn to me. how does the emgs sound? I am upgrading my hzs in my 6 string to dcs. Quote
Jonny Walker Posted January 1, 2008 Author Posted January 1, 2008 [quote name='metaltime' post='111972' date='Jan 1 2008, 08:35 PM']I like it its porn to me. how does the emgs sound? I am upgrading my hzs in my 6 string to dcs.[/quote] the EMG duel coils are the way to go bud... lots of controlable low end with a nice slab of mid. Quote
silverfoxnik Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 [quote name='neilb' post='111930' date='Jan 1 2008, 07:33 PM']You ask for views - to me that is about as "porn" as Anne Widdicombe pleasuring herself. Ive always disliked Gibson style basses.[/quote] That's really not a nice visual image But the bass is cool! Quote
Jonny Walker Posted January 2, 2008 Author Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='MacDaddy' post='112026' date='Jan 1 2008, 10:43 PM']I like. What's the neck like?[/quote] Thanks very much... 'Thin U' feels really comfortable, my last bass had a satin finish but i think the high gloss feels much better. Quote
Jonny Walker Posted January 2, 2008 Author Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='112046' date='Jan 1 2008, 11:16 PM']That's really not a nice visual image But the bass is cool![/quote] Cheers Nik, your Wal looks really nice. Havent they stopped making basses? Quote
silverfoxnik Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='Jonny Walker' post='112068' date='Jan 2 2008, 12:21 AM']Cheers Nik, your Wal looks really nice. Havent they stopped making basses?[/quote] Thanks! Yes; sadly, that is the case. Although there's talk that Paul Herman who used to work for Wal for many years and who is himself, an excellent guitar maker, is taking the Wal brand forward. Paul currently works in Twickenham at Charlie Chandlers Guitar Experience I believe.. Quote
Jonny Walker Posted January 2, 2008 Author Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='112124' date='Jan 2 2008, 09:49 AM']Thanks! Yes; sadly, that is the case. Although there's talk that Paul Herman who used to work for Wal for many years and who is himself, an excellent guitar maker, is taking the Wal brand forward. Paul currently works in Twickenham at Charlie Chandlers Guitar Experience I believe..[/quote] It would be great to see the Wals back on the scene... id deffinatly snap one up, how much would i expect to spend on one these days. Quote
silverfoxnik Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='Jonny Walker' post='112237' date='Jan 2 2008, 12:45 PM']It would be great to see the Wals back on the scene... id deffinatly snap one up, how much would i expect to spend on one these days.[/quote] That' anyone's guess at the moment. The s/h prices have been rising steadily for sometime now, though like most things in the face of a possible recession, they're tapering off a bit now. And new price would depend of choice of spec; whether it's a 4, 5 or 6 string model, what woods are used etc, etc? Whatever - it wouldn't be cheap! Quote
Sibob Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) I have always liked the Viper basses, and ALMOST bought one once, but decided they only look cool slung low, and seeing as i play my basses quite high, so didn't make the purchase Nice specimen though!! Si Edited January 2, 2008 by Sibob Quote
Jonny Walker Posted January 3, 2008 Author Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='Sibob' post='112644' date='Jan 2 2008, 11:06 PM']I have always liked the Viper basses, and ALMOST bought one once, but decided they only look cool slung low, and seeing as i play my basses quite high, so didn't make the purchase Nice specimen though!! Si[/quote] Thanks!!! i can see what you mean.... in the eye of the beholder i guess. Quote
Davetbass Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='neilb' post='111930' date='Jan 1 2008, 07:33 PM']Beauty (and what constitutes porn for that matter), is in the eye of the beholder. You ask for views - to me that is about as "porn" as Anne Widdicombe pleasuring herself. Ive always disliked Gibson style basses. Im sure someone here will give a differing view.[/quote] I dont like Gibson style basses either but I quite like this!. Fancied one of these but I`m a fairly big guy and decided it would look like a eukelele on me. How about some shots of your Aerodyne Neil and we can have a BASS OFF!! Quote
Jonny Walker Posted January 3, 2008 Author Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='Davetbass' post='112900' date='Jan 3 2008, 01:58 PM']I dont like Gibson style basses either but I quite like this!. Fancied one of these but I`m a fairly big guy and decided it would look like a eukelele on me. How about some shots of your Aerodyne Neil and we can have a BASS OFF!! [/quote] Well I have to admit it, as I said before im not a fan of the Fenders styling but the Aerodyne, now that’s a completely different matter lol there are defiantly sexy sexy things….. Although not a touch on my ESP in my opinion haha Game on Quote
Bassassin Posted January 3, 2008 Posted January 3, 2008 I think that's pretty damned erotic - especially with the LEDs. Jon. Quote
Jonny Walker Posted January 3, 2008 Author Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='Bassassin' post='112968' date='Jan 3 2008, 03:33 PM']I think that's pretty damned erotic - especially with the LEDs. Jon.[/quote] Thanks very much!!! Definitely worth the 4 week wait. Quote
Stag Posted January 6, 2008 Posted January 6, 2008 I like it a lot. But I like Gibsons and have serious GAS for an EB-0, which might explain why i like it. Aint a big fan of LED's though..? Never ever crossed my mind to own a bass with LED's Quote
Heathen Posted May 27, 2010 Posted May 27, 2010 all ESP basses are porn, ive just picked up an ESP LTD 104, it is very sexy and as an affordable ESP bass goes its the dogs proverbial, class [quote name='Jonny Walker' post='111909' date='Jan 1 2008, 07:44 PM']This is a Jap ESP Viper Bass in see-thru black [neck-thru], 3 piece Mahogany neck and mahogany wings, EMG Jazz in the neck and a EMG 35DC in the bridge, GOTOH pegs and a GOTOH Willkinson bridge, it was sent to SIMS to fit 20 front and face red L.E.D.'s and a custom mother of pearl 12th fret inlay [ESP]. i use standard gauge Elixir strings apart from the 135 i use to drop down to a low b without putting any strain on the neck. What you think... [attachment=4437:top_leds.jpg] [attachment=4439:body.jpg] [attachment=4438:rear.jpg] [attachment=4442:neck_joint.jpg] [attachment=4444:head_top.jpg] [attachment=4445:front_leds.jpg][/quote] Quote
EdwardHimself Posted May 27, 2010 Posted May 27, 2010 In answer to your original question, a definite (Y). Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 27, 2010 Posted May 27, 2010 Indeed, looks like a really nice bass to me. A resounding yes from these quarters, too. Quote
Lylodile Posted May 28, 2010 Posted May 28, 2010 Wow! Never seen an ESP I liked before! Thats awesome. Quote
Billy Apple Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 How's the viper working out of you? I really like the look of these in trans red. I think guitar guitar has some good deals on these at the mo. How is it for balance and dive? Quote
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