Description
ESP Edwards E-AM-150QM Jazz Bass
Why We Love It
This bass is a high-performance powerhouse that combines expert craftsmanship with boutique-level details, offering jaw-dropping value for its price. Sleek, versatile, and built for serious players, this active jazz bass is designed to exceed expectations.
Condition
This Edwards bass is in Excellent condition and ready to rock. While there are a few light scratches and scuffs on the body, headstock, and pickguard, they’re purely cosmetic and don’t detract from its stunning aesthetic or outstanding performance. The neck is in excellent condition with no warping or twisting, and the truss rod is fully functional with plenty of room for adjustment. The frets show only minimal wear, ensuring years of playability. It has been professionally set up for buttery-smooth medium-low action, spot-on intonation, and pickup height adjusted making it a dream to play. Topped off with fresh D’Addario EXL 45-105 strings and paired with a premium ESP gig bag featuring thick padding for ultimate protection, this bass is ready for any gig or studio session. This bass weighs in at 9.6 pounds.
Overview
The 2015 ESP Edwards E-AM-150QM in Black Aqua is a hidden gem for bass enthusiasts with build quality and materials at least on par with the excellent Fender made in Japan instruments. Edwards, a Japan-exclusive line from ESP, has a well-earned reputation for producing marvelous instruments, and this bass is no exception. A 0.25-inch slab of solid maple sits atop a beautifully figured ash body. This combo ensures fast attack, clarity and punchy tone while maintaining classic Jazz Bass midrange growl. The Black Aqua finish is mesmerizing over the highly figured quilted maple top, resembling the depths of the ocean. A smooth, satin finish, all-maple neck featuring a comfortable 9.5-inch radius and sleek C-profile provides effortless playability (width and depth measurements below). A matching quilted maple veneer on the headstock completes its sophisticated look. Premium hardware, including lightweight Gotoh GB11W tuners and a stout Gotoh 404BO-4 brass bridge, ensures exceptional sustain and rock-solid tuning stability.
Electronics and Tone
The onboard 2-band Yuta preamp delivers enhanced control of bass and treble frequencies without overshadowing the natural tonal character of the wood. Whether you want aggressive punch or smooth warmth, you can dial in the perfect sound with ease. Equipped with Seymour Duncan SJB-1 pickups—renowned for their vintage Jazz Bass-inspired tones—this bass brings tight, growling lows and crystal-clear highs. The bridge pickup offers a touch of growl for added character, while the neck pickup provides full-bodied warmth, giving you the ultimate blend of tonal flexibility for any genre or style.
This ESP Edwards E-AM-150QM Jazz Bass is a rare treasure that delivers boutique-level performance without the boutique price tag. From its stunning quilted maple top and premium Gotoh hardware to its highly responsive Seymour Duncan pickups, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to impress. Whether you’re jamming at home, hitting the stage, or recording in the studio, this bass will inspire your creativity and elevate your sound.
Specifications
BODY: Quilted Maple Top, Ash Back
NECK: Hard Maple
FINGERBOARD: Maple, 21frets
RADIUS: 9.5” / 240R
SCALE: 34 in / 864mm
NUT: Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.5 in / 38mm
12th FRET WIDTH: 2.2 in
1st FRET DEPTH: 0.75 in
12th FRET DEPTH: 0.90 in
INLAY: Black Acrylic Dot
NECK JOINT: Bolt-on
TUNER: GOTOH GB11W
BRIDGE: GOTOH 404BO-4
PICKUPS: Seymour Duncan SJB-1n(Neck), Seymour Duncan SJB-1b (Bridge)
PARTS COLOR: Chrome
CONTROLS: Master Volume, PU Balancer, 2BAND EQ (Treble, Bass)
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Year of Manufacture: 2015
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