BrunoBass Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 And came close more than once on the Amaze4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I really like that first one. Mmm, Jag styling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 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. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhammer666 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I had one of the Tom Arayas they are sturdy as hell. for a typically metal bass it was very versatile sound wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Erm...this just happened...and my pants are ripped. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 *stands well back*... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 SFG for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Black 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgiver69 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I've always thought the Stream was sex on a stick.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhammer666 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I wish I had got one of these when guitarguitar had them. They was only £199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Stream = Dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thought I’d seen the H before...it was a C-304/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I'm also in for this one, got a lovely LTD Fretless. Picked it up locally for £150 with a case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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