ESP LTD F-205 BLKS
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ESP
LTD F-205 BLKS
Product Info
Article Number:
483940
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD F-205 BLKS
Category:
5-String Heavy Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The F-205 BLKS is a solid 5-string bass offering a lot of bang for your buck. The mahogany body gives it a rich, full sound, while the roasted jatoba board makes playing a breeze. This is a great choice for players seeking a versatile, hard-hitting bass with a modern feel without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- ESP LTD F-205 BLKS
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Mahogany body
- Bolt-on 5-ply maple/jatoba neck
- Roasted jatoba fretboard
- Fretbard radius: 400 mm
- Scale length: 889 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Die-cast nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: ESP Designed SB-5B (bridge) and ESP Designed SB-5N (neck) humbuckers
- ABQ 3-band electronics
- Controls: Volume
- Balance
- Treble
- Bass
- LTD BB-605 bridge
- Black hardware
- LTD machine heads
- Strings: Daddario XL165 .045 - .105
- Colour: Matte black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Roasted jatoba fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • ESP SB-5 humbuckers provide a powerful, articulate tone.
- • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a bright, punchy response.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • ABQ electronics, while functional, lack the refinement of higher-end EQ systems.
- • Matte black finish can show fingerprints and grime more readily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
5-ply Maple/Jatoba
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
ESP Designed SB-5B/SB-5N Humbuckers
Scale Length
889 mm (35 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Strings
Daddario XL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The mahogany body produces a warmer, rounder tone with more sustain than a maple body, offering a different sonic character.
Bolt-on necks offer a snappier attack and are often easier to repair; it’s a design choice prioritizing responsiveness over a more 'integrated' feel.
Yes, while they excel in heavier styles, the pickups’ clarity and balance allow for use in funk, blues, and even cleaner genres with careful EQ adjustment.
