AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just spotted these, think they’ve been about for a bit. Nice P/J with Duncan vintage pickups. Anyone seen one out in the wild? I like the white one. Seem about £800. weird price point I suppose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 9 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Just spotted these, think they’ve been about for a bit. Nice P/J with Duncan vintage pickups. Anyone seen one out in the wild? I like the white one. Seem about £800. weird price point I suppose. I think, If you can find one a Japanese 400 series would prob be cheaper. Not that there's many about. Still collecting PJs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, LukeFRC said: I think, If you can find one a Japanese 400 series would prob be cheaper. Not that there's many about. Still collecting PJs? Haha, nah...just looking guv, honest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Haha, nah...just looking guv, honest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I was interested in the black one and did some digging. Most feedback I found is positive. For example: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LSURVEYOR87B--esp-ltd-surveyor-87-black I also found this detailed review on a German website. There are some sound files on the second page (2/3). ESP LTD Surveyor ’87 Test :: Bonedo Main issue that got mentioned: heavy weight. My main issue is the name: "surveyor". I know it is silly but I cannot see myself buying a bass with such a name. Sad but true 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Eldon Tyrell said: I was interested in the black one and did some digging. Most feedback I found is positive. For example: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LSURVEYOR87B--esp-ltd-surveyor-87-black I also found this detailed review on a German website. There are some sound files on the second page (2/3). ESP LTD Surveyor ’87 Test :: Bonedo Main issue that got mentioned: heavy weight. My main issue is the name: "surveyor". I know it is silly but I cannot see myself buying a bass with such a name. Sad but true 😞 Cheers for this. Seems really positive, can’t deal with heavy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Main issue that got mentioned: heavy weight. My main issue is the name: "surveyor". I know it is silly but I cannot see myself buying a bass with such a name. Sad but true 😞 Aye, I had a Surveyor 415 a few years ago, and as much as it was a well made and good sounding bass, it weighed an absolutely ridiculous amount and that was why I eventually moved it on. The 'surveyor' name doesn't bother me too much... 10 hours ago, AndyTravis said: P/J with Duncan ...but that surfaced a few bad memories! 😉 ..psyche Seriously, though, nope - never seen one out and about, but I agree the white one does look nice in the pictures! If they did the AP-5 in white with black hardware, then I'd probably be in danger of buying one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ed_S said: Aye, I had a Surveyor 415 a few years ago, and as much as it was a well made and good sounding bass, it weighed an absolutely ridiculous amount and that was why I eventually moved it on. The 'surveyor' name doesn't bother me too much... ...but that surfaced a few bad memories! 😉 ..psyche Seriously, though, nope - never seen one out and about, but I agree the white one does look nice in the pictures! If they did the AP-5 in white with black hardware, then I'd probably be in danger of buying one of those. What just wrecked the Mic? I really loved the LTD TS-4 I ordered in for a customer when I worked in a shop. Basically the same bass, but relic white with EMG’s. Spotted this too - they do it in black now, but it’s pleasant enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: What just wrecked the Mic? I really loved the LTD TS-4 I ordered in for a customer when I worked in a shop. Basically the same bass, but relic white with EMG’s. Spotted this too - they do it in black now, but it’s pleasant enough... That green is nice but a bit pimp for my tastes! 🙂 It's a shame they trimmed the EII line back so much - the two models that are left really don't appeal to me at all, but some of the ones they scrapped really did. Much like the 'surveyor', I still wonder how much of the problem is the 'EII' brand name - when I got my EII ST-2 skinny guitar I paid less than half the RRP because the shop just couldn't shift it - it was the price of an ESP but didn't say ESP on the headstock, so they had to keep reducing it. They tried a couple and moved the 'reindeer blue' one for a profit fairly quickly because it was pretty, but the trans-black just sat there gathering dust until it was so cheap I couldn't resist nabbing it - they said pretty much at cost. Never saw another EII in there - just available for special order. Anyway, I digress...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 @Ed_S i remember when they another e2 stuff. I was still in the shop at the time...”what the hell are they thinking?!” Bad marketing idea - shame as there were some nice models in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasmaZombies Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Spotted these models a few weeks back on the internet. I'm a big fan of Precisions and PJ's in general and I think the Surveyor 87's look sweet even if they're supposedly heavy. Wish LTD would revamp the Vintage 204 line.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Hehehe. Good Lord this is tempting 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 37 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Hehehe. Good Lord this is tempting Man, man, man. I am still looking for an 80s (hair) metal bass. There you go. Sorted 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
such Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Needs tort 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 £919. Not in “impulse buy” territory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Yep stunning, totally up my street. Unlike the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Machines said: Yep stunning, totally up my street. Unlike the price. £500, would’ve had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: £919. Not in “impulse buy” territory 42 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: £500, would’ve had it. Thomann lists it at £858. I think that's not too bad. The bass comes with the SD Vintage P and J pickups, a Gotoh bridge, and an ebony FB. Ok, the tuners seem to be a bit flimsy (according to some reviews I've read) but overall, not too bad for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Thomann lists it at £858. I think that's not too bad. The bass comes with the SD Vintage P and J pickups, a Gotoh bridge, and an ebony FB. Ok, the tuners seem to be a bit flimsy (according to some reviews I've read) but overall, not too bad for that price. If I see a used one in a couple of years, I could be tempted. Id like to play one first really too. Wish I’d got the TS-4 I had when I worked in an esp dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: If I see a used one in a couple of years, I could be tempted. Happy to make you a good offer then. I am not known for keeping my basses for long 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Happy to make you a good offer then. I am not known for keeping my basses for long 😉 Hahah - nor am I. are you going for it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 minute ago, AndyTravis said: Hahah - nor am I. are you going for it?! I am tempted but realistically not this year. I have the EBMM TC sig basses arriving on Monday, so I really should not even bother thinking about it. Instead, I should sell one of my Spector Fortes to finance the TC. GAS really is a disease 😉 So, maybe early next year. Let's see what NAMM has to offer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happypants Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2021-esp-ltd-surveyor-87/ On 04/08/2021 at 19:23, Eldon Tyrell said: Man, man, man. I am still looking for an 80s (hair) metal bass. @AndyTravis Get the spandex out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Happypants said: https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2021-esp-ltd-surveyor-87/ @AndyTravis Get the spandex out! Ooooohhhhh noooo!!!! Wow. That’s borderline achievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Ooooohhhhh noooo!!!! Wow. That’s borderline achievable What is achievable? Buying the bass, wearing Spandex or both? 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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