ESP LTD F-4
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LTD F-4
Product Info
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The LTD F-4 is a seriously capable bass. That neck-through design and mahogany body give it a warm, singing tone with incredible sustain, and the Fishman Fluence pickup is a tonal chameleon. It's a premium-priced option perfect for players wanting a modern, aggressive sound with a touch of vintage warmth – ideal for rock, metal, and progressive genres.
Product Description
- ESP LTD F-4
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- 3-Strip neck-through-body neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: extra thin U
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Nut width: 40 mm (1.57")
- 24 XJ Stainless frets
- Pickup: Fishman Fluence SB-1 Soapbar humbucker
- Volume control with push/pull function for single coil
- Gotoh 201B-4 bridge
- Strings: D'Addarío XL165 (.045 / .065 / .085 / .105)
- Colour: Black Metal Black
- matte
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Neck-through construction enhances sustain and upper fret access.
- • Fishman Fluence pickups offer versatile tones with the push/pull coil split.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience.
CONS
- • The extra-thin U neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • Mahogany body contributes to a relatively heavy instrument.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal flexibility compared to basses with multiple pickups.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Fishman Fluence SB-1 Soapbar Humbucker
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
24 XJ Stainless Steel
Strings
D'Addarío XL165 (.045 / .065 / .085 / .105)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It creates a smoother transition between the neck and body, enhancing sustain and making access to higher frets much easier, often resulting in a more comfortable playing experience.
It’s a passive pickup, meaning it doesn't require batteries, yet it emulates the characteristics of active pickups – high output and clarity – while retaining a more natural, vintage tone.
The 35” scale provides slightly tighter string tension, resulting in a more defined low-end and a quicker response, which some players find preferable for modern playing styles.
