{"product_id":"esp-navigator-espionage-bass-natural-ash-maple-japan","title":"ESP Navigator Espionage Bass Natural Ash\/Maple Japan","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA very cool early Navigator Espionage Bass from ESP Japan. The Espionage series dates back to Navigator's early years and represents some of the vintage Fender-inspired instruments ESP was producing for the Japanese market before the company became internationally known for its more modern designs.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has the classic late-'70s look with a natural-finish ash body, maple neck and maple fingerboard, black dot inlays, white pickguard and traditional P-style split-coil pickup. Comparable natural-finish Navigator Espionage basses are documented from 1977, although without pulling the neck on this particular bass I would not assign it an exact year. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headstock carries the early Navigator Espionage Bass logo along with the \"Produced by ESP\" marking, making its connection to ESP especially apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural-finish ash body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack dot inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit-coil P-style pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume and tone controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style 4-saddle bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style open-gear tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-string configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass has just been cleaned, restrung and set up and is playing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall it is in good condition. There is a considerable amount of cosmetic wear from age and use, including numerous dents, dings, scratches, finish wear and oxidation\/corrosion on some of the hardware and screws. The maple fingerboard also shows visible play wear. None of this is particularly out of character for a roughly 45-50 year old working bass, and the natural ash body has developed a great aged appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFret wear is rated approximately 8\/10, leaving plenty of usable fret life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese early Navigator instruments have developed a following among collectors of vintage Japanese guitars, and the Espionage models don't turn up nearly as often as comparable Fender Japan instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Padded Gig Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 34“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.58“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 8\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (4th): .1“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .09“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9lbs 1oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 7\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-14-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ESP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331061436780,"sku":"UNI-3241852","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC02439.jpg?v=1788959735","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/esp-navigator-espionage-bass-natural-ash-maple-japan","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}