Early ? 80's ESP PJ bass, nice and light £450 Worthing WestSussex

[Chimike]

This is my ESP PJ bass I brought in from Japan many moons ago. My go-to bass when my back gives out, as it's well balanced, and light. I swopped the hardware for gold, including the Baddass, as the original black hardware didn't look so good. Not sure of the pickup maker ( it has been suggested they were Seymour Duncan,  ). But certainly good sounding. Slight wear on frets, but plenty of life in them. Condition is consistent with age, note chip near neck pocket, and top clear lacquer missing in places, but you have to look close to notice it. Collection only from Worthing ( or Chichester ) , West Sussex.

mike.

[jmlbasses]

It has no headstock sticker?

[Chimike]

Absolutely, that's how it came from Japan

[KUSKU]

It could be an old Schecter and similar as it was common to use these woods in manufacturing in different bass brands.

It looks really good the truth is a pity that it's just picked up i.e.

[Chimike]

Not Sure Schecter were making bits in Japan, when this was made, also ,pretty sure they wouldn't stamp ESP on the neck plate, but Happy to learn , even at my old age !

'What's " i.e. " ?