ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
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ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
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- SKU
- LSURVEYOR87BLKLH
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The Seymour Duncan Vintage P at the neck brings the thick, punchy midrange that anchors a mix, while the Vintage Jazz at the bridge adds bite and clarity — and the Balance control lets you blend anywhere between growl and thump. Alder body with a bolt-on maple neck keeps the fundamental tight and defined, and the Macassar ebony fingerboard adds a firm attack that suits both fingerstyle and hard pick work. At 34" scale with a 42mm nut, it covers classic rock, soul, punk and studio session duty for left-handed players who want traditional voicing rather than modern hi-fi.
ESP LTD Surveyor '87 Lefty Electric Bass Black
The Surveyor '87 delivers the vintage P/J voicing your sessions need in a left-handed format. Its lightweight alder body and maple neck provide the harmonic clarity and sustain essential for tracking, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard with 21 extra-jumbo frets ensures smooth intonation across the neck. The responsive construction cuts through dense arrangements and maintains definition whether you're tracking fingerstyle parts or aggressive pick-driven lines in the studio.
Recording & Intonation Foundation
The 34" scale length with 42mm molded nut width establishes a solid foundation for left-handed recording sessions, while the bolt-on maple neck paired with alder body construction ensures stable tuning across takes and tonal consistency through mixing. The 400mm fingerboard radius combined with the 21 XJ frets delivers a playing surface that accommodates both smooth legato lines and articulate pick attack, capturing the tonal nuances your productions demand without dead spots in critical register areas.
Pickup Pairing & Mix Integration
The Seymour Duncan Vintage P pickup at the neck and Seymour Duncan Vintage Jazz pickup at the bridge provide the classic P/J tonal palette that blends and sits naturally in modern productions. The Volume/Balance/Tone control layout grants real-time sonic shaping during sessions, while the Gotoh 203-B4 bridge guarantees precise intonation and sustain characteristics that lock your bass tracking to the kit without tuning drift between verses and choruses.
Key Features
- Left-handed configuration with bolt-on construction
- 34" scale length with 42mm molded nut width
- Alder body and maple neck
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 400mm radius
- 21 extra-jumbo (XJ) frets
- Seymour Duncan Vintage P neck pickup and Vintage Jazz bridge pickup
- Volume/Balance/Tone electronics layout
- Gotoh 203-B4 bridge hardware
- LTD Vintage tuners with black hardware finish
- Black finish throughout
- Equipped with D'Addario XL165 strings (.045/.065/.085/.105)
The Surveyor '87 combines recorded vintage character with the tonal control and intonation stability your home studio requires, serving as a reliable voice for tracking sessions across multiple production styles.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 34" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 21 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 4 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickups are in this bass and what tone should I expect?
The Surveyor '87 pairs a Seymour Duncan Vintage P neck pickup with a Seymour Duncan Vintage Jazz bridge pickup, delivering warm vintage character with defined midrange, smooth legato, punchy articulation, and frequency clarity. This combination works exceptionally well for jazz, funk, and studio sessions.
Is this bass comfortable for left-handed players?
Yes. The bass features a genuine left-handed configuration with a 42mm molded nut width designed for comfortable ergonomics, a 34" scale length, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard with 400mm radius and 21 extra-jumbo frets for smooth playing across all positions.
What construction and hardware keep this bass in tune and sounding clear?
The bolt-on maple neck paired with an alder body provides stable tuning and tonal clarity. A Gotoh 203-B4 bridge ensures precise intonation and reliable sustain, while LTD Vintage tuners round out the vintage-focused hardware package.
What genres and playing styles is this bass best suited for?
The Surveyor '87 excels in jazz, funk, studio sessions, and live performance for intermediate to professional players. Its vintage tone and articulation make it less suitable for metal and djent styles.
What comes with the bass and what are the specifications?
The Surveyor '87 ships equipped with D'Addario XL165 strings (.045/.065/.085/.105), features a 34" scale length, Macassar ebony fingerboard, 21 extra-jumbo frets, and a straightforward Volume/Balance/Tone control layout with black hardware finish throughout.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $70 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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