Intermediate Bass with Pro Looks and Features
Bassists who are looking to step into the pro range without a big price tag should look no further than the ESP LTD B-206SM. This bass has a stunning satin-finished spalted maple top on an ergonomic ash body for a warm and cutting tone, good stage looks, and all-night comfort. A strong bolt-on 5-piece maple neck with a Thin "U" profile and jatoba fingerboard gives the LTD B-206SM a snappy response and accurate reproduction of runs. Sweetwater bassists were quick to note the LTD B-206SM's low-noise ESP humbucking pickups with active EQ, stable string-through bridge, and moody black nickel hardware.
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Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows and a cutting edge
The LTD B-206SM has a look and sound that's unique among this price range. The ash body and bolt-on, 5-piece maple and jatoba neck give this bass a decidedly American response: bright and punchy mids, a fast attack, and a focused bass response. The spalted maple top's satin finish gives this instrument an eye-catching look to suit modern styles of music.
SB-6 humbucking pickups with 3-band active EQ for modern color
ESP electronics have a sound that delivers for modern rock, metal, and fusion, and the LTD B-206SM stays true to this reputation. Onboard SB-6 neck and bridge humbuckers give the LTD B-206SM moderate output and low noise for clean stage amplification and accurate studio sound reproduction. A powerful 3-band active EQ section provides lots of tone-shaping options to help your groove find its place in a mix.
ESP LTD B-206SM 6-string Electric Bass Features:
- Pro features from an intermediate bass
- Ash body with satin-finished spalted maple top provides a focused sound and deluxe looks
- Snappy bolt-on maple/jatoba neck with a comfortable Thin "U" profile
- 350mm radius rosewood fretboard responds quickly and accurately
- SB-6 neck and bridge humbuckers deliver modern low-noise amplification
- Active 3-band EQ section for tonal versatility
- String-through bridge adjusts to any playing style
- Black nickel knobs and tuners add to the B-206SM's moody look
