Slick-playing Electric Bass with Future-retro Design
The ESP LTD GB-4 is an instrument that pulls out all the stops. This 4-string electric bass is built around a musical-sounding swamp ash body with a head-turning — and comfortable — offset shape. Seymour Duncan soapbar humbuckers exhibit a rich, balanced tone with ultra-low noise, while an active tone circuit provides you with extensive sonic sculpting. You also get a custom-voiced EQ contour push-pull for adding muscle and percussive texture to your slap techniques. Wrapping your hand around the GB-4's Thin "U"-shaped neck is a satisfying experience, and its smooth 21-fret fingerboard offers playability that's second to none. The GB-4 includes classic-style block fretboard inlays, light-reflecting gold hardware, and killer future-retro aesthetics. No matter what genre you play — metal, pop, funk, or anything in between — the LTD GB-4 is ready for you.
Seymour Duncan active tone circuit with a dedicated slap switch
Searching for a versatile 4-string electric bass that can do it all? The LTD GB-4 delivers. Its core tone is supplied by a set of passive Seymour Duncan SSB-4 soapbar humbuckers — a popular choice among bassists here at Sweetwater for their rich, balanced tone and super-low noise. This already stellar sound is then bolstered by a Seymour Duncan STC-3M3 active tone circuit, which includes stacked treble and bass controls, plus a midrange control. Do you slap and pop? If so, the GB-4 was tailor-made for you. Its push-pull volume knob activates a custom-voiced EQ contour that's guaranteed to add powerful, percussive textures to your funk-infused bass lines. Trim pots on the GB-4's circuit board enable you to tweak the slap EQ contour.
Thin "U" neck for excellent control, stability, and playability
Playing the ESP LTD GB-4 is a treat. Its Thin "U"-shaped neck yields excellent control and stability, and its 34-inch scale offers a classic, familiar feel. This electric bass guitar's 15.75-inch-radius fingerboard exhibits near-effortless playability that's augmented by 21 smooth extra-jumbo frets. What's more, block fretboard inlays give the GB-4 a slick, future-retro aesthetic that's guaranteed to attract attention. The GB-4 also features a molded nut and rock-solid 5-bolt construction.
Jam-packed with pro-quality hardware
The LTD GB-4 is laden with pro-quality appointments. Its Gotoh 404BO-4 bridge affords you reliable intonation; its brass saddles resist string wear and foster incredible natural sustain. Beyond that, the 404BO-4 allows for both standard and string-through-body setups. Vintage-style LTD tuners round out this 4-string electric bass's impressive features.
ESP LTD GB-4 Bass Guitar Features:
- Musical-sounding swamp ash body with head-turning offset shape
- Seymour Duncan SSB-4 soapbar humbuckers exhibit a rich, balanced tone and ultra-low noise
- Seymour Duncan STC-3M3 active tone circuit with treble, bass, and midrange controls
- Custom-voiced EQ contour push-pull adds muscle and percussive texture to your slap techniques
- Thin "U"-shaped neck with 34-inch scale yields excellent control and stability
- Easy-playing 15.75-inch-radius fingerboard with 21 extra-jumbo frets
- Molded nut and rock-solid 5-bolt construction
- Light-reflecting gold hardware and head-turning future-retro aesthetics
