ESP LTD Orion 4 Signature BL
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LTD Orion 4 Signature BL
Product Info
Article Number:
548124
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD Orion 4 Signature BL
Category:
4-String Heavy Basses
Price:
$2,143.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Orion 4 Signature BL is a serious instrument built for players needing a focused, aggressive bass tone. The combination of swamp ash and Nordstrand pickups provides a modern, punchy sound while the thin neck keeps things comfortable. It's a great choice for rock, metal, and anyone wanting a bass with a distinct voice.
Product Description
- ESP LTD Orion 4 Signature BL
- Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Neck: 3-Piece maple neck
- Neck binding: Bolt-on
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Scale length: 34" (864 mm)
- Frets: 21 XJ
- Pickups: Nordstrand Big Splits
- Controls: Volume (Push/Pull)/Balance/2B EQ
- Bridge: Hipshot A Style
- Colour: Black Blast
- Machine heads: LTD Vintage
- Includes case
- Strings: D'Addario XL165 (.045/.065/.085/.105).
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, articulate, and surprisingly lightweight tone.
- • Nordstrand Big Splits provide a powerful, aggressive low-end with excellent clarity.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile and ebony fretboard offer fast, comfortable playability.
- • Hipshot A-style bridge ensures rock-solid tuning stability and improved sustain.
CONS
- • Ebony fretboard can be unforgiving if you prefer a warmer, more rounded feel.
- • The push/pull volume control's functionality might feel limiting for some players.
- • Swamp ash, while lightweight, can be more susceptible to finish checking over time.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
3-Piece Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Nordstrand Big Splits
Scale Length
34" (864 mm)
Frets
21 XJ
Strings
D'Addario XL165 (.045/.065/.085/.105)
Weight
9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Big Splits offer more output and a tighter low-end response, resulting in a more aggressive and articulate sound suitable for heavier genres.
It's a more complex control; it adjusts the pickup balance, allowing you to subtly shift the tonal emphasis between the pickups’ individual characteristics.
Yes, ebony is naturally brighter and denser than rosewood or maple, contributing to a snappier attack and clearer note definition.
