Custom Esh Various 2001 Pumpkin Orange

Original owner. Excellent condition. Here's the story of this beautiful bass.
In early 2001, Slider Straps was the US distributor of Esh Basses. This was when Zoltan Naray was the main guy at Esh Germany. I paid 1/2 down for a custom built Purple, 5 String, J/MM Esh Various.
It turned out to be taking forever. Months and months. I was finally informed that Esh was having difficulties fulfilling orders. I was offered a refund of my deposit or, at the same price, a 6 string that he was just finishing. I opted for the 6 and am really quite happy with it. (Purple it was not!) It has a very forceful, powerful tone that really cuts through. The pics show it with Dr Black Beauties - I think it looks real nice with those. Currently it is wearing a new set of Dunlop Super Bright Nickel 45's

I am trimming down the collection however, and this, along with a '91 Pedulla Thunderbass in Peacock Blue must go. They just don't get enough play time. I really don't need a 6 string for the occasional jam sessions I am currently doing.

On the Esh, I had a local guy replace the plastic electronics cover with a brass counter sunk rosewood cover with copper shielding.

Issues:
1. The pickup selector knob can be somewhat noisy. Barely noticeable though amp at rehearsal. More noticeable when using a headphone amp. The Active/Passive selector knob is a bit noisier when switching but once in position it is fine. I have lived with this since 2001 and don't find it to be too much of a problem, really a minor annoyance. It was like this from day one so I contacted Esh and bought an extra set of the whole preamp with knobs and will include this in the sale.

2. A few of the original tuning keys (Kluson) failed which is surprising I suppose. They have been replaced with Carvin - same type and color and work fine.

It will be packed in the original Esh gigbag and professionally boxed by FedEx and insured. (I may decide to ship it in a hard case if FedEx recommends)

2 Kent Armstrong Soapbars + Piezo
Alder body
34.25 Scale 5 pc. Maple Neck with Rosewood FB
Eshtronic Active / Passive electronics
Just about 10.5 lbs.

Reasonable offers welcome.

Product Specs

Condition:Excellent Make:Esh Model:Various Finish:Pumpkin Orange Categories:5-String or More Year:2001 Made In:Germany