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ESP LTD TL-5 Bass Guitar - Natural

5-string Acoustic-electric Bass with Mahogany Body, Spruce Top, Mahogany Neck, Roasted Jatoba Fingerboard, and Fishman Electronics

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Q: Who is the LTD TL-5 Bass Guitar designed for?

The LTD TL-5 is perfect for bassists seeking the warm, resonant tone of an acoustic bass with the versatility of an electric. Its comfortable 5-string design and natural finish appeal to players across genres, from acoustic sets to studio work. Both new players and experienced musicians will appreciate its playability and rich sound.

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Q: What kind of sound does the LTD TL-5 Bass Guitar produce?

The LTD TL-5 delivers a rich, resonant acoustic bass tone, enhanced by its 3-piece mahogany neck and roasted jatoba fingerboard. As a 5-string, it offers an extended low-end range for deep, foundational grooves. When plugged in, its built-in electronics provide clear, amplified sound suitable for live performances and recording.

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Q: What are the advantages of playing a 5-string bass like the LTD TL-5?

The LTD TL-5's fifth string (a low B) significantly expands your tonal palette, allowing you to play deeper bass lines and explore new voicings. This extra range is ideal for modern music styles, jazz, and worship, providing more versatility for walking bass lines and chordal playing. It also gives you more options without shifting positions as often.

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Q: Does the LTD TL-5 Bass Guitar include a case or gig bag?

The LTD TL-5 Bass Guitar does not come with a case or gig bag. To protect your instrument, Sweetwater offers a wide selection of cases and gig bags that are sold separately. Our Sales Engineers can help you find the perfect fit for your new bass, ensuring it stays safe whether you're at home or on the go.

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The Best of Acoustic and Electric Basses

The ESP LTD Thinline TL-5 bass is ideal for bassists seeking the best of both acoustic and electric instruments. The TL-5’s chambered mahogany body and spruce top are paired with a comfortable 3-piece Thin U-profile mahogany neck and roasted jatoba fingerboard using set-neck construction with a 34" scale length. High-quality appointments include a Graphtech Nubone XB nut, Grover tuners, and an active Fishman SoniCore pickup and TL-3 preamp with onboard tuner. Take it from Sweetwater: packed with quality, value, and great sound, the LTD Thinline TL-5 is a pro-quality bass that’s ready for any musical adventure, be it jazz, pop, R&B, reggae, or a genre you’re about to invent!

ESP LTD: huge value with ESP quality

ESP’s LTD marque was created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments feature premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature axes by some of today’s biggest guitar and bass heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD.

ESP LTD Thinline TL-5 Bass Features:

Mahogany Body, Spruce Top
Mahogany set-neck, Thin U profile
Roasted jatoba fingerboard
34" scale length; 22 jumbo frets
Fishman SoniCore pickups
Fishman TL-3 preamp with onboard tuner
Graphtech Nubone XB nut,
Grover tuners

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Tech Specs

Number of Strings: 5
Body Shape: LTD TL
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Color: Natural
Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Jatoba
Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
Number of Frets: 22, Jumbo
Scale Length: 34"
Nut Width: 1.771"
Strings: D'Addario, .045-.130
Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number: LTL5NAT

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It's great to play for gigs and practice quietly next to my bed without an amp. It's such a unique design that commands attention and makes people want to give it a try themselves.

There's nothing else is really like it. This bass really punches through the mix. The best thing you could do is watch the video review to get an idea of how versatile this bass performs. I will say it isn't really an acoustic bass and must be amplified to be heard, but that's probably how everyone would use it anyway.

Got this Bass today. Centered the Bass, Mid and Treble on the guitar and plugged it into my Hartke HD-50. After a few minutes of work with the tone on both the amp and guitar I was able to get a really nice sound. It's a different voice for a Bass but I like it. Then plugged into my "David Eden" DI and through my mixer with headphones. Lots of distortion. It took several minutes but final found the right mix with no distortion. Defiantly need to spend time working with it but that's be expected. Then went thought my "Hartke Bass Attack 2". No distortion but need to spend more time working with it to get the right tone / sound. Took it to Church this evening for Good Friday service. Everyone on the worship team like it. Even a few of the congregation complemented the new sound.

Yea it has a different voice but I like it. Now I need a good Gig Bag.

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Dave

Diving off into new territory I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. Besides looking good in the photos it looks even better in the hand and plays like a dream. It was okay as it was when I unpackaged it but I had to tweak it just a little, the same as you would any instrument. I was leery about buying it on-line, the same as buying boots you can't try on but I was needlessly worried. This is a great bass and will give me that extra and different tone in our group.

Great sounding bass and easy to play!