ESP LTD B204SM FL Natural Satin

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ESP LTD B204SM FL Natural Satin

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LTD B204SM FL Natural Satin

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Product Info

Article Number: 313147
Brand: ESP
Model: LTD B204SM FL Natural Satin
Price: $691.90

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This LTD B204SM FL is a fantastic entry point into fretless bass playing, offering a unique look and surprisingly good tone for the price. The ash body and rosewood board deliver a warm, woody character, while the ESP pickups provide a focused and punchy sound ideal for players exploring jazz, funk, or soulful grooves. It's a great choice for intermediate players wanting to expand their tonal palette.

Product Description

  • ESP LTD B204SM FL Natural Satin
  • Fretless Bass
  • Body: Ash
  • Top: Maple Spalted
  • Five-piece maple / rosewood neck
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • fretless with marking lines
  • Nut width: 40 mm
  • Pickups: ESP SB - 4 set
  • Controls for volume
  • balance
  • bass
  • middle
  • treble
  • Colour: Natural satin
PROS
  • • Spalted maple top provides unique, striking aesthetics and resonance
  • • Five-piece maple/rosewood neck offers stability and a smooth playing feel
  • • ESP SB-4 pickups deliver a warm, articulate, and punchy tone
  • • Rosewood fretboard provides a classic feel and good note definition for fretless playing
CONS
  • • Spalted maple can exhibit inconsistent grain, potentially affecting resonance
  • • Fretless bass requires a higher skill level and more careful tuning
  • • Ash body, while resonant, can be slightly less dense than mahogany for sustain

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Five-piece maple / rosewood
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups ESP SB - 4 set
Scale Length 34 in
Frets Fretless
Strings 4
Weight 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The rosewood fretboard offers a slightly smoother, warmer feel than ebony, which some players prefer for fretless. The 40mm nut width provides a comfortable space for your thumb.
Yes, subtle marking lines are present on the fretboard, allowing for easier navigation while maintaining the authentic fretless experience.
Spalted maple is a naturally occurring phenomenon, and while beautiful, it can occasionally exhibit minor cracks or voids. LTD's quality control minimizes this, but it’s part of the wood’s character.

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