ESP RF-01SL the Gazette REITA 2020 - Candy Apple Red

Up for sale is the extremely rare ESP RF-01SL, signature model for REITA from the Japanese rock band the GazettE.

I purchased this second hand from a private Japanese seller a year ago and have only used it to film occasional covers (see Youtube video above.) This bass is part of ESP’s Japan-exclusive line and I would not be surprised if I was the only person in the US that owned this specific model.

This bass sounds amazing plugged in and has a nice growl/punchiness to it. It’s a cool modern take on the Rickenbacker shape with active electronics and a 35-inch scale.

This bass comes factory tuned to BEAD and that’s how I have it currently as well with Ernie Ball 65-130 strings.

Please note that the previous owner made two major modifications:

1) The bass originally came with Bartolini humbuckers, they have been replaced with Seymour Duncan soap bars. I do not have the Bartolini’s.

2) The string-through holes are blocked because of a bridge replacement. You can only top-load strings on this bass.

The bass is overall in great condition and functions perfectly. The only minor flaw is that there is a faint indentation on the paint job where the previous bridge was (see photos.)

Comes with hardshell case and Schaller Strap Locks.

Don’t miss this chance to get a rare, MIJ ESP bass without having to worry about duties/import fees!

Will ship with UPS signature required in a secure box with tons of bubble wrap.

US BUYERS ONLY. FINAL SALE, SOLD AS-IS, NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES.

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BODY: Ash

NECK: Hard Maple 3P

FINGERBOARD: Pau Ferro, 24frets w/White Binding

INLAY: MOP Four Diamond at 12fret

SCALE: 35 inches

NUT: Brass

CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on

TUNER: GOTOH GB707

BRIDGE: HIPSHOT Vintage

PICKUPS: Seymour Duncan Bass Soapbars

CONTROLS: Master Volume, 3 BAND EQ (ESP Cinnamon)

COLOR: Deep Candy Apple Red