ESP LTD B-204SM Left Handed Bass Guitar in Natural Stain Finish
Description
ESP LTD B-204SM Left Handed Bass Guitar in Natural Satin Finish
The B-204SM sits perfectly balanced in the left hand with an exceptionally comfortable Extra Thin U neck contour that responds instantly to your touch, enabling fast, fluid movement across the fretboard without sacrificing stability or sustain. The bolt-on ash body paired with a 5-piece maple/jatoba neck produces a punchy, articulate voice with excellent note separation—ideal for cutting through on stage in rock, metal, jazz, or alternative contexts. The active 3-band EQ electronics give you serious tonal control, letting you dial in everything from deep, focused lows to aggressive midrange presence.
Playability & Construction
Built on a 34" scale with a 40mm molded nut and 24 XJ frets, this bass holds tight intonation and comfortable string spacing optimized for left-handed players. The roasted jatoba fingerboard and 400mm radius deliver both durability and tactile responsiveness, rewarding precise technique and dynamic expression equally.
Tone & Electronics
The ESP-designed SB-4N neck pickup and SB-4B bridge pickup feed into a passive/active hybrid system with independent bass, mid, and treble boost/cut controls plus balance adjustment—giving you professional-grade sound-shaping without the battery dependency of fully active rigs. The LTD BB-604 bridge with string-thru design and black nickel hardware lock in stable tuning and deliver clean, defined articulation across the entire frequency range, ensuring this bass performs night after night.
Key Features
- Construction: Bolt-On
- Body: Ash
- Neck: 5-Piece Maple/Jatoba
- Fingerboard: Roasted Jatoba
- Scale: 34"
- Nut Width: 40mm, Molded Type
- Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
- 24 XJ Frets with 400mm Radius
- Passive P.U. with Active 3-Band EQ (Bass/Mid/Treble Boost/Cut, Balance)
- ESP-Designed SB-4N Neck & SB-4B Bridge Pickups
- LTD BB-604 Bridge with String-Thru Design
- Black Nickel Hardware & LTD Tuners
This left-handed B-204SM delivers professional playability, reliable tone, and road-tested electronics in an instrument built to stand up to serious gigging and keep its value in any player's collection.
More Information
| Dexterity | Left handed |
|---|---|
| Condition | New |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD B-204SM Left Handed is a 34-scale 5-string bass with an Extra Thin U neck contour, ash body, and roasted jatoba fingerboard designed for fast, comfortable left-handed play across rock, metal, jazz, and alternative styles. Its punchy, articulate tone comes from a bolt-on ash/maple-jatoba construction paired with ESP-designed pickups and a passive/active 3-band EQ that lets you dial everything from warm lows to aggressive midrange bite. Built for intermediate to professional players, it delivers stable tuning, tight intonation, and the playability reliability you need on stage or in the studio.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Alternative
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Traditional Acoustic
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck contour does this bass have, and how does it affect playability?
The B-204SM features an Extra Thin U neck contour designed for fast, responsive play across the fretboard while maintaining stability and sustain. The 40mm molded nut and 24 XJ frets with a 400mm radius create comfortable string spacing and support both precision technique and dynamic expression.
How does the passive/active hybrid EQ system work?
The instrument uses a passive pickup design paired with an active 3-band EQ featuring independent bass, mid, and treble boost/cut controls plus balance adjustment. This hybrid approach gives you professional-grade tonal shaping without the battery drain of fully active basses.
What tonal characteristics should I expect from this bass?
The bolt-on ash body and 5-piece maple/jatoba neck deliver a punchy, articulate tone with excellent note definition, warm lows, and aggressive midrange bite. The ESP-designed pickups and LTD BB-604 bridge with string-thru design ensure clean, defined articulation across all frequencies.
Is this bass suitable for left-handed players?
Yes, the B-204SM is designed specifically for left-handed players, with the Extra Thin U neck contour providing balanced, responsive feel in the left hand and the bolt-on construction ensuring stable tuning and comfortable playability.
What genres is this bass best suited for?
The B-204SM excels in rock, metal, jazz, and alternative styles, with tonal flexibility and playability that make it equally capable across these genres. Its active EQ system allows you to dial in the exact tone needed for each style.
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