ESP Surveyor Bass, made in Japan 2005, two tone sunburst. This is awesome, it sounds enormous. In the mid 00s, you could order variations on ESP catalog models if you had the cash and patience, and that seems to be what we have here... it's got a Sado Custom Shop serial number and a slightly different setup to the regular Standard Series model. First, the neck: it's a Jazz Bass style 38mm nut, with a fast slim C shape with a fairly generous taper. it feels amazing, the quality of maple and  rosewood used and the exacting workmanship is outstanding. The body is made from a hefty piece of two-piece centre joined ash. If you don't mind the weight, you'll be rewarded with a compelling tone. It's approximately Stingray-flavoured, with a punchy midrange and plenty of sustain, but with an added dose of articulate clarity on the top end... halfway between a really tasty active Jazz and a Ray. The 50s style sunburst is a classy look too, it adds some vintage flair to a pretty modern offering. This will cover all sorts of tonal ground with ease and feels superb. It would've been eye-wateringly expensive new, so nab a bargain and laugh to yourself about how good life is.

Model: EESP Custom Shop Surveyor Bass
Made: Japan, Sado Custom Shop, 2005 (serial S0533206)
Finish: sunburst, satin poly
Body: ash, 2-piece centre join
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 12" radius, 34" scale, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 5.100kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Seymour Duncan Basslines humbucker
Case: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a few scuffs near the neck joint and back edge near the electronics cavity. The sides have some dimples on the top horn and near the jack. The front has some dimples near the bridge, scuffs around the knobs and some play wear on the horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.