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ESP 800 series Jazz Bass 1991 trans purple // pricedrop €1.150 - *WITHDRAWN*
£1150
Netherlands

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ESP 800 Series JB

For sale is my ESP 800 series Jazz Bass from 1991. These are quite rare.

 

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The bass has a beautiful transparent purple finish with matching headstock, a dot&bound neck, good quality gold plated hardware and reverse tuners. The body wood looks to be sen ash to me.

The body and neck have pencil markings "messe ’91", which might mean that this was an exhibition model.

The bass is in good condition. It has some playwear and small damages, but nothing serious imo. All hardware and electronics work like they should. The neck is straight and well adjustable. Playability is great with a low action.

It’s a very good sounding instrument. I’d say it has a bit more clarity to the tone when compared to a regular specd alder body Fender. I actually A-B’d this one with a very good CS Fender I had, and they were equally nice. I preferred the slightly more musical clear highs of the ESP, so the CS went.

Weight is not bad at 3,95kg on my kitchen scales.

Down to €1.150

I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk and expense.

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LukeFRC Grand Master

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"These are quite rare." understatement!! Hen's teeth come to mind! They were only made for shows and special customers I think? 

If only Brexit fees didn't make it so expensive -  :o 

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I had one of these some years ago and it had been a special issue I was told. It was a lovely instrument - so well made with top quality parts. The body was two pieces of book-matched ash with a clear honey finish that showed off the grain perfectly.

Good luck with the sale. 

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