Head to head
ESP Surveyor '87 Lh BLACK vs ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN
The verdict
The ESP Surveyor '87 Lh BLACK and ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN are closely matched overall — 78 to 79 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
ESP Surveyor '87 Lh BLACK wins on
- Lower price ($999 vs $1,599)
ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | Surveyor '87 Lh BLACK | TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 79 |
| Build | 87 | 87 |
| Playability | 78 | 81 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 75 | 76 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Surveyor '87 Lh BLACK | TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ESP | ESP |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Body wood | Alder | Maple |
| Neck wood | Maple | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | 21 | 24 |
| Scale | 34" | 35" |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan Vintage P / Seymour Duncan Vintage Jazz | EMG 35DC / EMG 35DC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $999 | $1,599 |
| Bridge | Gotoh 203B-4 | LTD BB-604 |
| Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan Vintage Jazz | EMG 35DC |
| Case | DELUXE BASS GIG BAG | FRX BASS FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | N | Y |
| Construction | Bolt-On | Neck-Thru |
| Controls | Passive | Active |
| Finish | Black | BLACK SATIN |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm | 400mm |
| Hardware | Black | Black |
| Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan Vintage P | EMG 35DC |
| Neck profile | Thin U | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded | Molded |
| Nut width | 42mm | 40mm |
| Scale length | 34" | 35" |
| Strap Button | Standard | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD Vintage | Grover |