Intermediate Bass with Pro Looks and Features

Bassists looking to step into the range of next-level instruments without the hefty price tag should look no further than the ESP LTD B-205. This bass has a stunning natural satin-finished spalted maple top on an ergonomic ash body for a warm and cutting tone, good stage looks, and all-night comfort. A bolt-on 5-piece maple/jatoba neck with ESP’s Extra-Thin “U” profile and jatoba fingerboard give the LTD B-205 a solid response and effortless playability. With two humbucking pickups with active EQ, a stable string-through bridge, and moody black nickel hardware, the ESP LTD B-205 5-string Bass delivers high-end features at an affordable price.

Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows and a cutting edge

The LTD B-205 has a look and sound that’s unique among basses in this price range. The ash body and bolt-on maple/jatoba neck give this bass a decidedly American response: bright and punchy mids, a fast attack, and a focused low end. The stunning spalted maple top’s natural satin finish gives this instrument an eye-catching look to suit modern styles of music.

Humbucking pickups with 3-band active EQ for modern color

ESP electronics have a sound that delivers for modern rock, metal, and fusion, and the LTD B-205 5-string stays true to this reputation. Onboard SB-5 neck and bridge humbuckers give this bass fairly moderate output with low noise for clean stage amplification and accurate studio sound reproduction. A powerful 3-band active EQ section provides diverse tone-shaping options to help your groove find its place in a mix. Sweetwater ensemble players love the LTD B-205’s power to cut through and be heard!

Pro-level appointments at an entry-level price

The LTD-205 bass boasts a spalted maple top and headcap, normally found on more expensive instruments, along with cool black nickel hardware that really contrasts nicely with the stunning maple cap. The string-through LTD BB-605 bridge provides a solid intersection between the strings and the body, preserving tone and ensuring long-lasting, clean performance.

ESP LTD B-205 5-string Bass Guitar Features:

• 5-string bolt-on neck gives you an extra-low B string and snappy, fluid response
• Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows with punchy mids and a gnarly bite

• Attractive and unusual spalted maple in satin finish with black nickel hardware is visually stunning
• SB-5N and SB-5B humbuckers with 3-band active EQ for modern color

• LTD BB-605 black nickel bridge with string-thru-body design for worry-free performance
• 24 fret markers aid hand positioning while empowering you to conjure that low-end magic

Tech Specs

• Number of Strings: 5
• Left-/Right-handed :Right-handed
• Body Shape: B Series
• Body Material: Ash body with Spalted Maple top
• Body Finish: Satin
• Color:Natural
• Neck Material: 5-piece Maple/Jatoba
• Neck Shape: Thin U
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Radius: 13.7″
• Fingerboard Material: Roasted Jatoba
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 24, Extra Jumbo
• Scale Length: 34″
• Nut Width: 1.77″
• Nut Material: Molded Plastic
• Bridge/Tailpiece: BB-605 String-through
• Tuners: LTD
• Neck Pickup: ESP Passive SB-5N Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: ESP Passive SB-5B Humbucker
• Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x balance control, ABQ-3 Active EQ
• Strings: .045-.125
• Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately