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ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin

ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin

ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin
$ 499.00

Score By Feature

Based on 125 ratings
Value for money
8.97
Giftable
9.03
Satisfaction
9.23
Delivery
9.43

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Product Description

Maple spalting is an attractive wood with distinctive coloration and grain patterns that sets it apart from the competition
It features an ash body and a spalted maple top finished in Natural Satin, making it a great fretless 5-string bass choice
five-piece maple/jatoba neck has an extra thin U shape for your comfort and 24 fret indicators for quick pitch correction
A combination of passive ESP SB-5 pickups and an active ABQ-3 EQ, as well as elegant black nickel hardware completes this guitar!

Questions & Answers

I don't think that's the case. You said the case you said fits is only 49x19x4. Your guitar is 52x19x5, but your case is only 49x19x4. Would anyone be able to tell me what the case looks like for Thanks a lot! ?

A 4 string bass and a 6 string bass belong to me. Tear-off tape is my preferred method of tear removal I have a case that looks like a drop. There is a possibility the 6 string will not fit because of its wider body. The one I own is from Long &amp McDonnell McQuade is a chain of restaurants

The steel I use is blue steel and I have C305 (fretted). Would you mind telling me what I should Having just begun using fretless, this is my first time. ?

It's up to you. My name is David and I am a beginner bassist. I find it helpful to listen to fretless music. In the case of an acoustic/electric generator

Is it okay if I slap you?

Basses with fretless strings should not be used. A fretless bass and a fretless guitar are both in my possession. When there are no frets, slapping does not seem to work as well.

Could you tell me if the bass in the photo is the ?

Natural wood grain will not produce the exact same finish as prefinished wood. There is no one like the other. The pieces all seem to be cut from one piece of wood and glued together down the middle, as if they were cut in half. On eBay or Reverb, you can find some used ones. Find out what to expect by visiting our website.

Selected User Reviews For ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin

Would you like to know which flavor of ice cream is best? Irrespective of the flavor, there really is good ice cream and bad ice cream, so the first thing you want to know is whether this bad ice cream is good or bad
5/5

I did clean up the neck joint a little bit in this particular example. Like most cheap instruments, it needs some set up work, but it's still good ice cream. What is the flavor of this product? This is the second thing you want to know in a review. As vanilla is to a C bass what chocolate is to a P bass, the ESP LTD B is to There are two types of soft serve Vanilla and Chocolate. It is vanilla in that it does not impart too much of its own character to the strings, and it is soft serve in that it lacks the thump and punch of passive Fenders, and instead is full, round, and somewhat compressed-sounding. In the active 5's, a major competitor is the Yamaha TRBX305, which is similar to chocolate soft serve and has more of the P bass character but not as much punch as the other models. Would it be best to have some flavor that fits your business? is great for people who want a pure tone that's easy to play, I'd also say it's excellent for those who want to use effects and amps to put their own stamp on this. If you are a bassist, you probably don't appreciate the idea of a bass that lacks its own style and character. The answer to that is not in my hands. Do you have all of them? However, if you wind up with one with nice spalting, it's a beautiful instrument. The fact that some people don't know what spalting is and believe the wood is rotted makes me sad. The answer is yes, but not in a bad.

Jordan Bond
Jordan Bond
| May 15, 2021
The games on this thing can be quite challenging and can drain hours of time fast
5/5

The warm, rich sound of a fretless bass has always been appealing to me, however I have never been able to justify spending money on a bass that will likely be gathering dust due to its limited capabilities. The downside of this is that I already own four other LTD basses (F1550x, F205, and B204) and I love them all so I figured this one would be a good I started playing it just a few weeks ago, and it quickly became one of my favorites! A gorgeous piece of spalted maple - the grain of it is unique and really intriguing - It is a one-of-a-kind piece, and it plays just as impressively. Due to the lack of frets, the neck feels thin and fast, but this also demands more accuracy from you than a fretted bass would. I knew it was going to be very easy on the fingers because it is very solidly constructed. With the pickups (I like the bridge pickup), the bass offers a full, beefy sound with plenty of sustain and very little excess noise. The bass is quite heavy, however it delivers a lot of sustain and it's not too loud. The straps need to be decent and wide to make it comfortable on the shoulder. My experience with this purchase has been extremely positive. It needed some minor adjustments to correct the intonation before I could use it, but a luthier/tech can set it up for you easily (or you can To use this allen wrench you will need a 5mm allen key Several tutorials are available on the internet. ) One thing to keep in mind when purchasing Strings that are too short won't sit properly in the nut, so make sure you get "super long" strings. In my opinion, light-colored furniture is a great addition to any room A gauge of Nickel-Cobalt D'Addario It comes with a string. I have noticed that after a few weeks of regular use, the strings have left slight marks They have been replaced with Chrome XL (flatwound) strings, which sound better and make the guitar play better as well as preventing In my opinion, flatwounds are the absolute best option for fretless guitars.

Fatima Berry
Fatima Berry
| Dec 06, 2020
The concept sounds good and it looks good, but needs someone who knows what they are doing to turn it into reality
4/5

Bass has been my main instrument for 30 years, and I've been working on them ever since. With this bass, you will have no problem setting the intonation and adjusting the truss rod if you are comfortable with those procedures. You are welcome to pay someone to do those things for you if you agree to do so. When you do not understand what I mean, or do not know how to make the necessary adjustments, or can't afford to make them, then I suggest you look for Though it takes a few adjustments to get it right, this bass sounds and feels.

Erin Morrison
Erin Morrison
| Dec 12, 2020
The quality of this bass is excellent for the price
5/5

I have been playing it for five months now, and I adore Since I turned 15, I have owned an Ibanez Bass and played it for more than 5 months. However, the bass was really starting to show its age. It has been my favorite app for more than 20 years. Thus it was time to swap out my ESP LTD Guitar for a bass. I have an ESP LTD guitar and love it, so it was natural to switch. You nailed it with this one after reading reviews. IMD Inc. B-S This is a book I am glad I picked Depending on your setup, the sounds can sound as clean or as dirty as you like. Additionally, this was a time when I had gone from a 4- to a 3- Set the scale to five An arbitrary string. This was a challenge I wanted to set for myself and one I am glad I took. While I don't use the low B string too often, I have it at my disposal for those times. I highly recommend this bass if you are looking for a new one. The bass is fantastic and I highly recommend it. That's what I love about It is so much fun to play, and it sounds so good!.

Blake Perry
Blake Perry
| Apr 15, 2021
A great tone and a good sustained sound
5/5

The beautiful top is made of maple splatters on a body crafted from ash . Immediately out of the box it made excellent music (several small adjustments made) - strong, snappy, responsive sound The text is articulate, punchy, and can be modified easily I like the open, warm tone of the guitar and the way it feels. You deserve to pay more for your music then what it sells for. It comes down to how good the music sounds and the tones you get from it. A portion of the $1000 was not used. A bass this good sounds like a 2000 plus model. A bass like this is the result of a lot of labor. This bass is worth a second try. Look at other review sites for more information. You should check out this bass!.

Tomas Guerra
Tomas Guerra
| Feb 26, 2021
I love the look and sound of this music
5/5

one of the best bass guitars I've had the honor of owning. The idea of a marriage proposal has seriously entered my mind despite my fear of rejection. My bass arrived about 10 hours ago, and I've played it for about 10 hours. My first impression of the sound is wonderful and I am impressed with the design. There are a lot of unattractive guitars and basses on the market now that I understand why. It's normal for me to abuse my instruments. I will go into a deep depression the day I scratch or dent this bass. I have updated On 3/20/16, I neglected to mention that while it is described as "Black Satin" the color of the bass (or rather my copy) is more of a dark espresso brown in the front and a dark ashen gray (the same as The fact that the bass has these holes may be an intentional design feature or a manufacturing error, but I'm not really bothered as it's still a very great instrument. I would just like to point out that the bridge and knobs are dark bronze. A note should be made about the texture of the bass, which is in fact silky to I really like how the video was It should be kept in mind that this bass eats a 9-pound fish We are going through volt batteries at a rapid pace.

Macie Clarke
Macie Clarke
| May 25, 2021

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