ESP LTD B-205DX RED BURST guitar

ESP LTD B-205DX Red Burst 5-String Bass Guitar

The ESP LTD B-205DX sits comfortably in your hands with its thin U-profile neck and 34" scale length, delivering the feel and response serious bassists demand for everything from tight club gigs to larger venues. This 5-string design brings solid construction and active electronics together—reliable gear built to handle the road and respond consistently night after night across multiple genres.

Build & Playability

The bolt-on poplar body with burled poplar top wears a striking Red Burst finish and sits atop a roasted maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. The thin U profile neck and 400 mm fingerboard radius feel modern and fast under the fingers, while the 24 extra-jumbo frets with dot inlays give you clear navigation and room to work the upper register without fret out.

Tone & Electronics

The ESP SB-5 bridge and neck pickups paired with active controls for volume, balance, treble, and bass EQ let you dial in the exact tone you need—from punchy, defined lows that cut through a full mix to articulate highs that keep your playing visible. The LTD DB-5 fixed bridge with black hardware and LTD tuners lock in your tuning and stay put through a full set.

Key Features

• 34" scale length for standard 5-string bass voicing
• Poplar body with burled poplar top and Red Burst finish
• Bolt-on roasted maple neck with thin U profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets and dot inlays
• 45 mm nut width
• 400 mm fingerboard radius for modern playability
• ESP SB-5 bridge and neck pickups
• Active volume, balance, treble, and bass EQ controls
• LTD DB-5 fixed bridge with black hardware
• LTD tuners for stable tuning
• Factory string set: 45–125 gauge

The LTD B-205DX backs up its stage presence with active electronics you can trust, a neck that feels right in your hands, and solid hardware that stays dependable through regular gigging and touring.