ESP LTD Surveyor´87 Black
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ESP
LTD Surveyor´87 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
484405
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD Surveyor´87 Black
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,076.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Surveyor '87 is a seriously cool bass, channeling that vintage P-Bass vibe with a modern twist. The Seymour Duncan pickups give it a punchy, defined sound, and the ebony board makes it a joy to play. It's an excellent choice for players wanting that classic tone and feel without the premium-priced tag of a vintage instrument.
Product Description
- ESP LTD Surveyor´87 Black
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- 21 Jumbo frets
- Die-cast nut
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Scale length: 864 mm (34.02")
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan Vintage Jazz Single Coil (bridge) and Seymour Duncan Vintage P Split Coil (neck)
- Passive electronics
- Controls for volume
- balance
- tone
- Gotoh 201B-4 bridge
- Vintage machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Seymour Duncan pickups deliver a classic P-Bass growl with added clarity
- • Macassar ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience
- • Bolt-on neck construction ensures a bright, articulate attack and easy adjustability
CONS
- • The thin 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel
- • Alder body can be slightly prone to finish checking with heavy use
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping compared to active basses
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Vintage Jazz Single Coil / Vintage P Split Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets
21 Jumbo
Strings
D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'thin U' profile is noticeably slimmer than a traditional Fender P-Bass neck, offering a faster feel but a different hand position.
Yes, the standard pickup mounting system allows for easy pickup swaps to customize the sound – a common upgrade for basses.
While it won’t offer the extreme tonal shaping of active electronics, the Seymour Duncan pickups provide a wide range of classic tones suitable for rock, blues, and funk.
