HelloMusic ESP 335 for $273 shipped

Tunaman · #1 01-31-2013, 09:22 AM

Use code TWEET20 for $20 off & it was $18 shipping

http://www.hellomusic.com/items/b335-5-string-stain-red

I got one as a backup beater bass

Elsewhere is $525 with no places lower I could find

Heres a clip of the 4 string that sold me on it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rpGdMfhmYI

Worst comes to worse you put this on Craigslist if you dont like it & break even, maybe even profit selling it for $300 in NEW condition right?

Bongolation · #2 01-31-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tunaman

Worst comes to worse you put this on Craigslist if you dont like it & break even, maybe even profit selling it for $300 in NEW condition right?

Not where I live. Not a prayer.

Is this Chinese? That MSRP seems awfully high for a matte MIC...but I'm astounded at the huge jump in prices on really downsourced gear these days. It's amazing.

Tunaman · #3 01-31-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bongolation

Not where I live. Not a prayer.

Is this Chinese? That MSRP seems awfully high for a matte MIC...but I'm astounded at the huge jump in prices on really downsourced gear these days. It's amazing.

My MIA basses are so expensive I dont want to risk them in all situations so its nice to have a beater

kslawdawg · #4 01-31-2013, 11:51 AM

I have an older LTD (B205?) that I think was made in Korea. Mahog body, EMG active tone circuit. I like it alot. No idea on this version, can't really tell what that finish would look like... but looks like a pretty good deal to me on the surface. Sam Ash has them for $439 "closeout".

http://www.samash.com/p/ESP_B335-5-String-Bass_1721484

Tunaman · #5 01-31-2013, 11:57 AM

Still way lower... thanks for the info Kslaw! Appreciate it

That video sounded pretty good for a backup, serviceable for sure. I like actives with 3 band EQs with 17.5mm spacing so my options were limited, especially under $300

mizzou541 · #6 01-31-2013, 12:31 PM

IMO you can't go wrong for < $300. ESP, Ibanez, Peavey, even Dean has very solid stuff in that middle tier. Sounds like a good deal to me.

Troph · #7 02-01-2013, 12:36 AM

I ordered one of these two days ago. I have two other 5 stringers to compare it to. I'll give it a brief review when it arrives.

Tupac · #8 02-02-2013, 11:59 PM

Wow... that's a monster sound. I've never batted an eye to anything ESP before, interesting.

Tunaman · #9 02-03-2013, 05:34 AM

I'm going to throw steels on it to see if I can make it my aggressive beast... if not... I have to spend more money

ha ha