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ESP LTD B-205 5-string Bass Guitar - Natural Satin

5-string Electric Bass Guitar with Spalted Maple Top, Ash Body, 5-piece Maple/Jatoba Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Natural Satin
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Intermediate Bass with Pro Looks and Features

Bassists looking to step into the range of next-level instruments without the hefty price tag should look no further than the ESP LTD B-205. This bass has a stunning natural satin-finished spalted maple top on an ergonomic ash body for a warm and cutting tone, good stage looks, and all-night comfort. A bolt-on 5-piece maple/jatoba neck with ESP's Extra-Thin "U" profile and jatoba fingerboard give the LTD B-205 a solid response and effortless playability. With two humbucking pickups with active EQ, a stable string-through bridge, and moody black nickel hardware, the ESP LTD B-205 5-string Bass delivers high-end features at an affordable price.

Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows and a cutting edge

The LTD B-205 has a look and sound that's unique among basses in this price range. The ash body and bolt-on maple/jatoba neck give this bass a decidedly American response: bright and punchy mids, a fast attack, and a focused low end. The stunning spalted maple top's natural satin finish gives this instrument an eye-catching look to suit modern styles of music.

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-205 5-string stays true to this reputation. Onboard SB-5 neck and bridge humbuckers give this bass fairly moderate output with low noise for clean stage amplification and accurate studio sound reproduction. A powerful 3-band active EQ section provides diverse tone-shaping options to help your groove find its place in a mix. Sweetwater ensemble players love the LTD B-205's power to cut through and be heard!

Pro-level appointments at an entry-level price

The LTD-205 bass boasts a spalted maple top and headcap, normally found on more expensive instruments, along with cool black nickel hardware that really contrasts nicely with the stunning maple cap. The string-through LTD BB-605 bridge provides a solid intersection between the strings and the body, preserving tone and ensuring long-lasting, clean performance.

ESP LTD B-205 5-string Bass Guitar Features:

  • 5-string bolt-on neck gives you an extra-low B string and snappy, fluid response
  • Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows with punchy mids and a gnarly bite
  • Attractive and unusual spalted maple in satin finish with black nickel hardware is visually stunning
  • SB-5N and SB-5B humbuckers with 3-band active EQ for modern color
  • LTD BB-605 black nickel bridge with string-thru-body design for worry-free performance
  • 24 fret markers aid hand positioning while empowering you to conjure that low-end magic

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 5
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: B Series
  • Body Material: Ash body with Spalted Maple top
  • Body Finish: Satin
  • Color: Natural
  • Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Jatoba
  • Neck Shape: Thin U
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 13.7"
  • Fingerboard Material: Roasted Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 24, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.77"
  • Nut Material: Molded Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: BB-605 String-through
  • Tuners: LTD
  • Neck Pickup: ESP Passive SB-5N Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: ESP Passive SB-5B Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x balance control, ABQ-3 Active EQ
  • Strings: .045-.125
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LB205SMNS

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