merello Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Well? Does it have the X-Factor? Bought today off Gumtree. Thanks to 7String who gave it a quick once over and clean up then refused any money (yaldy! I'm from Paisley - but I'll get him to set it up soon!) Sorry the pics are not the best but I'm itching to get plucking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Very nice. ESPs are superb quality instruments. If I was looking for a Jazz bass I'd be as happy as a pig in sh*t with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 [quote name='RhysP' post='998375' date='Oct 23 2010, 07:10 PM']Very nice. ESPs are superb quality instruments. If I was looking for a Jazz bass I'd be as happy as a pig in sh*t with that.[/quote] Much appreciated mate - a wee bit of tidying up work required but that can get done soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 It might be be as good as a really good F jazz but it will most certainly be better than a crap one! Love the matching headstock even if red doesnt float my boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Very nice Paul. Have heard only good things about ESP. Tony Butler from Big Country played em for years, mabye still does. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vibrating G String Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 How much was it? I'm very fond of the old ESP's, that pickguard not so much I wouldn't be surprised if that was added later. From the ones I've played I'd go along with The Burpster's guess of matching a quality Fender or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassie Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Looks sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Lucky man!! I want it. Its like the Fender 50th Anniversary but better value. +1 a simple white scratchplate would look nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='998903' date='Oct 24 2010, 03:07 PM']Lucky man!! I want it. Its like the Fender 50th Anniversary but better value. +1 a simple white scratchplate would look nicer.[/quote] May do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 not ANOTHER x-factor thread ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) It's not a Surveyor. It is, however, a 400 Series Jazz bass, probably one of the finest Jazz basses you're ever going to lay your hands on. Well done, that's a serious instrument you've got there. Doesn't look like the original scratchplate though, it doesn't follow the shape of the body around the lower horn. Still, that's a major score, they're seriously top quality basses. Edited October 24, 2010 by Doctor J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Yep, congrats, you have a great great bass and pretty rare as it has the European headstock. Doctor J is also correct in saying its a 400 Series Jazz. I have one also and I think 3 others here do. They were made at the same factory as Jap Fenders and based on the 62 Fender. They were considered better than Fenders which personally I think they are. Its the nicest bass I own. I am currently having a fretless neck made for it by Shuker (did not want to defret the original) which I should get back soon. If you ever decide to sell then give me a shout as I may take it of your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Defretted that would be high on my wish list. Brilliant with frets as well though! ESP are vastly underrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='999401' date='Oct 24 2010, 09:19 PM']Defretted that would be high on my wish list. Brilliant with frets as well though! ESP are vastly underrated.[/quote] When I get it, I'll post some sound clips. Did you hear the clips I posted of it fretted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='Linus27' post='999392' date='Oct 24 2010, 09:13 PM']Yep, congrats, you have a great great bass and pretty rare as it has the European headstock. Doctor J is also correct in saying its a 400 Series Jazz. I have one also and I think 3 others here do. They were made at the same factory as Jap Fenders and based on the 62 Fender. They were considered better than Fenders which personally I think they are. Its the nicest bass I own. I am currently having a fretless neck made for it by Shuker (did not want to defret the original) which I should get back soon. If you ever decide to sell then give me a shout as I may take it of your hands.[/quote] What are they worth? (I'm a Scot!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='merello' post='999634' date='Oct 25 2010, 05:41 AM']What are they worth? (I'm a Scot!)[/quote] Very difficult to say because despite being a cracking bass and quite rare, they are more of a unknown and only worth something to the owner rather than of any value. I would never sell mine as it has sentimental value and is the best Jazz bass I have owned but its worth more to me than what I could sell it for. You could say £600 but I think you would struggle to get that because you could get a Jap Fender 62RI for £300 - £400 and a MIA Jazz for £600. So maybe £300 is nearer the correct mark but to be honest I really do not know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Excellent purchase! These old ESPs are the 'nuts'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='Linus27' post='999682' date='Oct 25 2010, 09:06 AM']Very difficult to say because despite being a cracking bass and quite rare, they are more of a unknown and only worth something to the owner rather than of any value. I would never sell mine as it has sentimental value and is the best Jazz bass I have owned but its worth more to me than what I could sell it for. You could say £600 but I think you would struggle to get that because you could get a Jap Fender 62RI for £300 - £400 and a MIA Jazz for £600. So maybe £300 is nearer the correct mark but to be honest I really do not know.[/quote] Cheers mate - I'm going to get 7string on to it soon and keep it until my next GAS attack! Liking the look of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='merello' post='999906' date='Oct 25 2010, 12:27 PM']Cheers mate - I'm going to get 7string on to it soon and keep it until my next GAS attack! Liking the look of it![/quote] Ok, like I say, if you do decide to part with me, then give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='Linus27' post='999682' date='Oct 25 2010, 09:06 AM']Very difficult to say because despite being a cracking bass and quite rare, they are more of a unknown and only worth something to the owner rather than of any value. I would never sell mine as it has sentimental value and is the best Jazz bass I have owned but its worth more to me than what I could sell it for. You could say £600 but I think you would struggle to get that because you could get a Jap Fender 62RI for £300 - £400 and a MIA Jazz for £600. So maybe [b]£3,750 [/b]is nearer the correct mark but to be honest I really do not know.[/quote] Wow! OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='merello' post='1000001' date='Oct 25 2010, 01:43 PM']Wow! OK! [/quote] HAHAHA, I did mean 3,750 smarties though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='Linus27' post='1000016' date='Oct 25 2010, 01:54 PM']HAHAHA, I did mean 3,750 smarties though [/quote] Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='Doctor J' post='999260' date='Oct 24 2010, 08:10 PM']It's not a Surveyor. It is, however, a 400 Series Jazz bass, probably one of the finest Jazz basses you're ever going to lay your hands on. Well done, that's a serious instrument you've got there. Doesn't look like the original scratchplate though, it doesn't follow the shape of the body around the lower horn. Still, that's a major score, they're seriously top quality basses.[/quote] Sorry mate - you're right - it's not a Surveyor....had the name on the insane membrane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Updated on the correct forum! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=109651&st=0&gopid=1023370&#entry1023370"]ESP 400[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agoulding Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Looks sweet as! Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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