Product Description:

ESP LTD B-205SM Bass Guitar – See Thru Black Satin

5-string Electric Bass with Spalted Maple Top, Ash Body, 5-piece Maple/Rosewood Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 SB-5 Humbucking Pickups – See Thru Black Satin.

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-205SM. 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 five-piece maple neck with a Thin U profile and rosewood fingerboard gives the LTD B-205SM a snappy response and fluid playability. Bassists were quick to note the LTD B-205SM’s low-noise ESP humbucking pickups with active EQ, stable string-through bridge, and moody black nickel hardware.

ESP LTD B-205SM 5-string Electric Bass at a Glance:

• Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows and a cutting edge
• SB-5 humbucking pickups with 3-band active EQ for modern color

Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows and a cutting edge

The LTD B-205SM has a look and sound that’s unique among basses in this price range. The ash body and bolt-on maple 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-5 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-205SM stays true to this reputation. Onboard SB-5 neck and bridge humbuckers give the LTD B-205SM 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-205SM 5-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/rosewood neck with a comfortable Thin U profile
• 350mm radius rosewood fretboard responds quickly and accurately
• SB-5 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-205SM’s moody look

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: See Thru Black Satin
• Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Jatoba
• Neck Shape: Thin U
• Radius: 13.7″
• Fingerboard Material: Roasted Jatoba
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 24, XJ
• Scale Length: 34″
• Nut Width: 1.77″
• Nut Material: Molded plastic
• Bridge/Tailpiece: BB-605 String-through
• 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
• Manufacturer Part Number: LB205SMSTBLKS