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New ESP LTD basses for 2009!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by The Ethanator, Jan 3, 2009.

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  1. Jan 3, 2009 #1
    The Ethanator

    The Ethanator

    Jul 28, 2008
    Illinois, except like 6 hours from Chicago
    http://www.espguitars.com/news/news.html
    Bottom of the page, go figure...
    I've been considering an LTD bass for quite some time. As long as my local store has been stocking them, I haven't been able to stay away from them (if only Guitar Center...). Anyway, I checked on their site and it says that they are coming out with several new basses this year. No new shapes, looks like just higher-grade models than the ones they currently have. The only picture i found of ANY of these basses is a picture of the new AX-414 that is on their site by the announcement. So heres a list of the new basses coming out, and what i think they will be like...

    AX-414
    Has a picture. Typical AX-style body. Looks like binding on the neck, and the tribal inlay on the AX-404 is replaced by a line, located on the fretboard and closest to the player

    B-414SM, B-415SM, B-416SM
    Same as the B-404/5/6, with spalted maple? But they already have the B-404/5/6SM basses, maybe just those with the same inlay style and neck binding I see in the picture of the AX-414

    EC-414
    EC-404 with the new inlay and neck binding?

    F-414FM and F-415FM
    F-404/5FM with the new inlay and neck binding?

    Surveyor-414 and -415
    Surveyor-400/405 basses with the new inlay and neck binding?

    Viper-414
    Viper-404 with the new inlay and neck binding?

    This seems like a little much for just some binding and new inlays... I'm sure theres more to these basses, maybe new woods, more available finishes, etc. I guess we'll just need to wait and find out! Anybody else psyched for these? Discuss.
     
  2. Jan 3, 2009 #2
    tom once dead

    tom once dead

    Mar 8, 2008
    Brisbane QLD Australia
    I wish they brought out 5 string verisons of every model, not just B series, F series and surveyor.
     
  3. Jan 3, 2009 #3
    TheWolf

    TheWolf Guest

    Apr 7, 2007
    Victoria B.C. Canada
  4. Jan 3, 2009 #4
    Ampeg SVT

    Ampeg SVT Son, I am disappoint.

    Sep 9, 2006
    I agree, the Japanese stuff looks a lot better.
     
  5. Jan 3, 2009 #5
    Anthbass

    Anthbass

    Jul 24, 2006
    Canada
    That particular bass does look interesting, indeed. However, with a MSRP of over $8000, it won't find a place in my home.
     
  6. Jan 4, 2009 #6
    The Ethanator

    The Ethanator

    Jul 28, 2008
    Illinois, except like 6 hours from Chicago
    yeah, they should make some of the japanese designs available here, i agree. that vp-8 in white... i would rock that. so hard
     
  7. Jan 4, 2009 #7
    Zoidberg523

    Zoidberg523 Guest

    May 26, 2008
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    And D series.... :)

    I just got a LTD D-5... 24 frets, rosewood fretboard, 5 piece maple/ mahogany neck thru, string thru. It's nice. And, obviously, a five string. :D
     
  8. Jan 4, 2009 #8
    dragon574444

    dragon574444 Guest

    Apr 23, 2008
    Oklahoma City
    Wow. I know you guys like the Japanese ESPs, but feed those prices in yen into google. Warwick's prices seem like a bargain compared to these.
     
  9. Jan 4, 2009 #9
    rapturebass

    rapturebass Guest

    Dec 6, 2008
    Connecticut
    Geez...I hate the Japanese now :)

    http://www.espguitars.co.jp/original/index.htm

    All those look amazing...have you seen ESP's Edward basses?

    Im really GASing for the AP, Halibut, but insanely im GASing for the VP-B in snow white or cherry. Thanks THEWOLF :)
     
  10. Jan 6, 2009 #10
    RonChase

    RonChase Guest

    Aug 15, 2008
    I have a transparent red EC I got for my birthday it sounds sweet.I mainly use it for recording because since it has sentimental value I want to keep it pristine,It rounds out my main 3 the red LTD the black jazz and the green hof plus a ever chnging roster of backup basses these 3 are keepers but now I want either a thunderbird or a iceman any suggestions??
     
  11. Jan 6, 2009 #11
    jcburn

    jcburn

    Oct 11, 2003
    Tasmania, Australia.
    I really wish they would bring out a B or F series 5 string with 19mm spacing. Not many of the mass produced companies do, they usually stick to 17mm for their 5's.
    I love my basses but would like a decently priced 'rock'or 'metal' 5 string bass with wide spacing.
     
  12. Feb 8, 2009 #12
    stingray69

    stingray69 Talkbass Legit

    Aug 11, 2004
    St Louis Area
  13. Apr 2, 2009 #13
    RedLeg

    RedLeg Supporting Member

    Jan 24, 2009
    Kaiserslautern, Germany
    Nov Shmoz Ka Pop?
    me rikey the haribut
     
  14. Apr 2, 2009 #14
    Mikio

    Mikio

    Feb 21, 2009
    Santiago de Chile
    I couldn't care less about american ESP stuff [not necesarily made in America, but meant for these parts of the world]
     
  15. Apr 3, 2009 #15
    ronros

    ronros Guest

    Mar 30, 2009
    heaven
  16. Apr 3, 2009 #16
    TheWolf

    TheWolf Guest

    Apr 7, 2007
    Victoria B.C. Canada
  17. Apr 3, 2009 #17
    Thorsoundcore

    Thorsoundcore

    Jan 22, 2009
    NYS
    i think it would be cool if they sold their RD copy over here.
     
  18. May 1, 2009 #18
    walaroo

    walaroo Guest

    Oct 22, 2008
    these basses are nice, the viper 414 Fm one sttod out in particular, i looked at it on the website. does any one know the price
     
  19. May 2, 2009 #19
    Snakeman1066

    Snakeman1066 Supporting Member

    Sep 17, 2007
    Central Valley
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    ESP F-4E

    Neck-Thru-Body
    35” Scale
    Mahogany Body
    Ebony Top
    5 Pc. Maple-Mahogany Neck
    Ebony Fingerboard
    42mm Standard Nut
    Extra Thin U Neck Contour
    24 XJ Frets
    Black Nickel Hardware
    ESP Tuners
    ESP BB-604 Bridge
    ESP SB-4 (B&N) p.u. w/ ESP ABQ-3 3-Band Active EQ
    Finish: NG

    my local Mom and Pop has this in stock, it has a scratch on the back of the headstock.....when i pointed it out to the owner he said i could take it home for $470.00 :eek:

    now i just bought a 1980 Rickenbacker 4003.....so trying to get this one past the wife is going to be a bit like telling a dirty joke in church....

    but i want it so baaadddd!
     
  20. Oct 19, 2009 #20
    THPBass

    THPBass Guest

    Dec 15, 2008
    Terre Haute, IN
    I almost bought the EC-404 2 years ago, but the wait times from ESP were killing me, and I ended up getting Schecter Stiletto studio 4 for a ridiculous low price instead. However, after looking at the EC-414, looks like I'm gonna be buying a new bass again soon.....anybody played one, or a comparable model to give a nod about? I'm also kinda digging the the new Viper 414.
     
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