A Smooth-playing Bass with Definite Vintage Vibe

The ESP LTD Elite J-5 electric bass gives you premier quality and top-notch tone, with great looks to match. The chambered ash body provides lightweight playing comfort, while the quilt maple top adds both enhanced note definition and a classy look. For classic tone, a pair of Seymour Duncan SJ-5 67-70 single-coil pickups and the ESP KH-1 two-band EQ give you a wide sonic range to explore. Top it off with Gotoh tuners and bridge, and you'll see that ESP packed a lot of value into the LTD Elite J-5 electric bass.

ESP LTD Elite J-5 Electric Bass at a Glance:

• ESP's J body style delivers solid sustain and exceptional comfort
  
• Thin "U" neck profile enhances playability
  
• ESP LTD Elite means top-notch quality at a reasonable price

ESP's J body style delivers solid sustain and exceptional comfort
There's a reason why offset-waist body designs like the one you'll find on any ESP J-type bass have been the choice of pros since the early days of the electric bass, they feel great and play like a dream. Whether you're standing, sitting, or bouncing around the stage like a maniac, that Elite J-5 in your arms will give you the balanced feel you demand. The Elite J-5's body also gives you plenty of sustain, punch, and drive - everything you could ask for in a bass.

Thin "U" neck profile enhances playability
The maple neck on the Elite J-5 sports ESP's Thin "U" neck profile, which gives this bass a fast, smooth feel. Especially if you're playing complex, funky lines, you'll find that this neck doesn't get in the way of your playing, while still providing a solid foundation for your fretwork.

ESP LTD Elite means top-notch quality at a reasonable price
Bridging the gap between custom shop and mass production guitars, ESP LTD Elite brings you Japanese-made guitars at affordable prices. These premium guitars are made in the same factory as ESP guitars by the same luthiers. Based on the most popular ESP models, ESP LTD Elite guitars have the features, playability, and vibe that you want at a great price.

ESP LTD Elite J-5 Electric Bass Features:

• Vintage-style five-string bass guitar
  
• Chambered ash body is comfortable to play for extended periods
  
• Thin "U" neck profile plays fast and smooth
  
• Gotoh bridge and tuners provide excellent tuning stability and intonation
  
• Seymour Duncan SJ-5 67-70 single-coil pickups pack a wide range of classic bass tones
  
• 2-band EQ provides additional tone shaping
  
• Balance control lets you blend between the two pickups for more tonal options that a simple switch allows

You'll get a lifetime of groovy performance from the ESP LTD Elite J-5!

Specification Detail Body Type J Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Number of Strings 5 Color Amber Body Material Chambered ash, quilted maple top Scale Length 34" Number of Frets 21, extra-jumbo Fingerboard Material Maple Neck Material Maple, bolt-on Neck Shape Thin "U" Nut Width 1.496" Bridge/Tailpiece Gotoh bridge/tailpiece Tuners Gotoh tuners Number of Pickups 2 Neck Pickup Seymour Duncan SJ5-67-70 single-coil Middle Pickup No middle pickup Bridge Pickup Seymour Duncan SJ5-67-70 single-coil Controls Master volume, 1 x bass, 1 x treble, 1 x balance Case Included Hardshell Manufacturer Part Number ELITE J-5 AMB

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