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
This item is sold As-Described
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| Listed | 6 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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