ESP

[BrunoBass]

Any love for ESP basses around these parts? They’re rarely mentioned here, but I’m intrigued as to what people thoughts are. 

I must admit to having always dismissed them as a brand, thinking they only made ‘metal’ basses a la BC Rich. But having stumbled across some very cool looking, more traditional type basses my interest has been piqued. I haven’t had GAS for anything for a while but I fear that might be about to change...

[AndyTravis]

Yeah, big fan. Came close to buying a b-404 once, wish I had. Loved the thing when I worked for an ESP dealer.

Edited July 15, 2018 by AndyTravis

[AndyTravis]

And came close more than once on the Amaze4

[fleabag]

I'm in - an ESP LTD  spalted maple fretless , owned from new,  though it's going to be up for sale as the disease known as gas has me by the short n curlies

 

[Cuzzie]

Yep a fan here, but no hands on, certainly that new GB4 looks the business and I am sure at some point I will break and get one

[Pea Turgh]

I really like that first one. Mmm, Jag styling....

[BassBus]

Brilliant basses to play. I originally bought the fretless version of fleabag's bass and was so happy with it. When I switched to five string I bought the fiver version. 

[EliasMooseblaster]

Oh, crap. Those SG-style basses might actually fit the spec for the "ideal" bass I had in mind: SG shape with a T-bird pickup configuration. Anyone know if they're neck-through? 'Cause if they are, my wallet could be in trouble...

[fleabag]

2 hours ago, BassBus said:

Brilliant basses to play. I originally bought the fretless version of fleabag's bass and was so happy with it. When I switched to five string I bought the fiver version. 

Mine is the fretless version 

[MacDaddy]

13 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

And came close more than once on the Amaze4

i've played a few of the J types. Fantastic necks and sounded like J's. 

[HazBeen]

I have an 8 string bass the ESP/LTD B-208FM that I use for my Pearl Jam tribute. I upgraded the pickups and preamp (because I wanted to, not that I needed to), rest is stock. GREAT bass. Best bang for the buck I have had in a long while. I recently tried a Frank Bello LTD (not the ESP Custom Shop), also incredible value. Some look a bit "rocky", but you cannot deny they sound excellent and have really playable necks.

[BigRedX]

5 hours ago, EliasMooseblaster said:

Oh, crap. Those SG-style basses might actually fit the spec for the "ideal" bass I had in mind: SG shape with a T-bird pickup configuration. Anyone know if they're neck-through? 'Cause if they are, my wallet could be in trouble...

The standard ESP Viper bass has a bolt-on neck. However if you go through all the Signature Models you'll probably find someone who has a neck through version.

[christhammer666]

I had one of the Tom Arayas they are sturdy as hell. for a typically metal bass it was very versatile sound wise

[AndyTravis]

Erm...this just happened...and my pants are ripped.

[BrunoBass]

*stands well back*...

[AndyTravis]

SFG

for

me

[Cuzzie]

Black

[Mcgiver69]

I got one of the Surveyors and it is not leaving any time soon, what a well made and versatile bass. I love how it plays and the B string is just Thunder from the Gods.

Love it Love it Love it.

I like the H series too, wouldn't mind one of those too

Edited July 19, 2018 by Mcgiver69

[AndyTravis]

Just now, Mcgiver69 said:

I got one of the Surveyors and it is not leaving any time soon, what a well made and versatile bass. I love how it plays and the B string is just Thunder from the Gods.

Love it Love it Love it.

I like the H series too, wouldn't mind one of those too

I’m sure esp did these as C series in about 2004

[BrunoBass]

It looks like the Viper is discontinued, or at least unavailable in the UK. 

There are a couple of tatty examples on eBay at the moment, a pity as I really fancy one.

[Bridgehouse]

I've always thought the Stream was sex on a stick..

[christhammer666]

I wish I had got one of these when guitarguitar had them. They was only £199

[Cuzzie]

Stream = Dream

[AndyTravis]

Thought I’d seen the H before...it was a C-304/5

[LewisK1975]

I'm also in for this one, got a lovely LTD Fretless.  Picked it up locally for £150 with a case.