A rare, high-performance low-end instrument from ESP’s legendary era of Japanese domestic production.

If you appreciate elite craftsmanship, unmatched build quality, and timeless tone, this 1990s ESP AP Bass is a remarkable find. Long before they became exclusively known as modern metal machines, ESP built their world-class reputation in Japan by crafting supreme, custom-grade instruments that routinely outperformed American production standards of the decade.

Combining a sleek, comfortable body design with pro-spec components and lightning-fast playability, this bass is built to excel across any genre from studio tracking to heavy stage work.

Key Features & Specifications

• Era / Origin: 1990s – Handcrafted in Japan during ESP’s golden custom-house period
• Body: Resonant, high-grade tonewood body in Honey Burst finish
• Neck: Fast-action maple neck featuring a comfortable profile for effortless navigation
• Fingerboard: Smooth rosewood fingerboard with clean dot inlays
• Pickups: Premium vintage-voiced pickups delivering articulate, punchy low-end response and excellent dynamic clarity
• Hardware: Robust, high-grade vintage hardware for stable tuning and maximum sustain

Why You Need It In Your Arsenal

90s ESP Japan instruments are increasingly difficult to source on the pre-owned market because players who own them rarely let them go. This AP Bass delivers the ideal mix of classic styling and modern punch, giving working bassists and collectors a reliable powerhouse that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with any custom shop instrument.

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