ESP LTD B-204SM Bass Guitar in Natural Stain Finish

ESP LTD B-204SM Bass Guitar in Natural Satin Finish

The B-204SM delivers a comfortable, responsive playing experience with its extra thin U-contoured neck and moderate 9.2 lbs weight—ideal for extended sessions without fatigue. The spalted maple top on an ash body creates visual depth while the natural satin finish showcases the wood grain without the gloss sheen. This is a versatile four-string designed for players who value both ergonomic design and tonal flexibility.

Playability & Feel

The five-piece maple/rosewood neck resists warping and provides structural stability, while the extra thin U contour sits naturally in the hand. A 40mm nut width and 400mm fingerboard radius offer comfortable spacing for fingerstyle and pick work across the 24 XJ frets.

Tone & Electronics

The ESP SB-4N neck and SB-4B bridge pickups deliver solid passive fundamentals, while the ABQ-3 3-band active EQ provides genuine shaping power with independent bass, mid, and treble boost/cut controls plus balance adjustment. String-thru-body bridge design on the ESP BB-604 maximizes sustain and tonal clarity across the full frequency range.

Key Features

• Bolt-on construction, 34" scale
• Ash body with spalted maple top
• Natural satin finish
• 5-piece maple/rosewood neck with extra thin U contour
• Rosewood fingerboard with 400mm radius
• 24 XJ frets with 40mm molded nut
• ESP SB-4N neck pickup and SB-4B bridge pickup
• ABQ-3 3-band active EQ with bass/cut, mid boost/cut, treble boost/cut, volume, and balance controls
• ESP BB-604 bridge with string-thru-body design
• Black nickel hardware with ESP tuners
• 9.2 lbs weight
• Standard strap button

The combination of lightweight construction, active EQ control, and through-body hardware makes the B-204SM a capable instrument across multiple playing styles and recording applications.