ESP GrassRoots G-LB-52CC Short Scale Bass | Part 1

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Overview

The ESP GrassRoots G-LB-52CC Short Scale Bass was one of the 35 models in ESP's "GrassRoots Original Series." Sadly, this series is no longer in production. At the time of writing, however, G-LB-52CC is still listed on the ESP GrassRoots | Production End Models page. 

ESP "GrassRoots | Production End Models" Page

G-LB-52CC: Front View

G-LB-52CC: Back View

 

This G-LB-52CC (Serial Number GW08236600) was sent in on April 3, 2025 for sticker removal, tuning machine replacement, cleaning and polishing, hardware and electronics servicing, plus a string change and setup. All these tasks have since been completed, and this lovely little bass is now waiting for his daddy to come take him home.

As Received - Stickers Galore!

 

Alder Body

Body Shape: LP-Style, Single Cutaway

Body Material: Alder

Body Finish: Gloss Black

Top Binding: Seven-Ply, Black/Cream/Black 

Back Binding: Five-Ply, Black/Cream/Black

Gloss Black Alder Body - Front

Gloss Black Alder Body - Back

Seven-Ply Black/Cream/Black Top Binding

Five-Ply Black/Cream/Black Back Binding

Three-A-Side Headstock

Hardware Finish: Gold

Headstock Logo: Pearloid Inlay

Headstock Binding: Five-Ply, Black/Cream/Black

Stock Tuning Machines: Jin Ho (Korea)

Headstock Face

Pearloid Headstock Inlay

Stock Jin Ho Gilded Tuning Machines

Jin Ho Stamp

Replacement Tuning Machines Installed

Serial Number GW08236600

Neck and Fretboard

Neck: Maple, Set Neck Joint

Fretboard: Rosewood, 22 Frets

Fretboard Binding: Single-Ply, Cream

Scale Length: 32"

Fretboard Inlays: Block Pearloid

Side Dots: Black

Set Neck Joint

Bound Rosewood Fretboard

Pearloid Block Inlays

Black Side Dots