ESP LTD ML B-4 BLK Blast
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LTD ML B-4 BLK Blast
Product Info
Article Number:
584670
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD ML B-4 BLK Blast
Category:
4-String Heavy Basses
Price:
$2,528.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Mike Leon’s signature bass delivers a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. The Swamp Ash and Lakland pickups create a warm, articulate tone perfect for funk, soul, and even rock. This is a premium-priced instrument geared toward players who prioritize feel and tonal flexibility.
Product Description
- ESP LTD ML B-4 BLK Blast
- Electric Bass
- Mike Leon Signature Model
- Body: Swamp Ash
- 5-Piece Bolt-on neck: Wenge / Purpleheart
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Extra Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Die-cast nut
- 24 XJ Stainless steel frets
- Pickups: 2 Lakland Vintage Single Coils (neck and bridge)
- 2 Volume controls
- ABQ-3MS 3 Band EQ
- Gotoh 404B-4 bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165
- Colour: Black Blast
- Includes case
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end response and sustain.
- • Wenge/Purpleheart neck offers exceptional stability and a comfortable, modern feel.
- • Lakland Vintage single-coils provide a warm, vintage tone with surprising clarity.
- • ABQ-3MS EQ allows for precise tonal shaping and eliminates common bass muddiness.
CONS
- • The extra-thin U neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker grip.
- • Swamp ash can be somewhat susceptible to finish checking with heavy use.
- • The 35” scale length might feel a bit long for smaller players or those used to shorter scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Wenge / Purpleheart
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
2 Lakland Vintage Single Coils
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
24 XJ Stainless Steel
Strings
D'Addario EXL165
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on similar LTD models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Extra Thin U' is noticeably slimmer than the standard LTD neck profiles, offering faster playing but potentially less perceived stability.
They are based on the classic Lakland designs, aiming for that vintage warmth and clarity, though with slightly increased output for modern recording and stage use.
Yes, it offers a deeper, more resonant low end, but it does require some adjustment if you're accustomed to a shorter scale length.
