Edwards E-AM-160QM 5-String Black Cherry 2009
Edwards E-AM-160QM, dark red, made in Japan 2009. This is pretty kick-ass. Edwards falls under the ESP umbrella, mostly offering vintage Fender and Gibson styled models to the domestic Japan market. They do some J-rock signature models, as well as some 'twist on the classic' hyper playable offerings, like this one. This takes the classic Jazz Bass and maxes it: five strings, ash body, 35" scale, active preamp, quick neck, quilted top... lush. The sound is punchy and immediate, with plenty of midrange growl on offer and a very strong, fast low end. At 4.7kg this is pretty manageable for an ash body 5, and the comfy neck means you don't feel like you're working too hard. The quilt top is stained black and red for a gloomy cherry cola brightness, it's certainly a cool look. This is a mammoth bass for very manageable bucks.
And she says, "Baby
It's E-AM, I must be lonely"
Model: Edwards E-AM-160QM
Made: Japan, 2009, ESP factory
Serial: ED0926644
Finish: Black Cherry, gloss poly
Body: ash, quilted maple 4mm top
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 35" scale, 47mm nut, 16" radius
Weight: 4.765kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Seymour Duncan SJ-5n/b single coil x2, active preamp (vol/bal/bass/treble)
Accessories: padded gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on both edges and the front near the logo, as well as some scuffs and dents on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has minor scuffs on the horns and middle of the body. The sides have minor scuffs in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has minor scuffs around the controls, bridge and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/130 Ernie Ball strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only