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ESP LTD B-205DX Bass in Red Burst vs ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
The B-205DX is a 5-string bass designed for funk, rock, and progressive music with active tone shaping, while the EC-256 Lefty is a left-handed electric guitar built for rock, blues, and metal with passive humbuckers and sustain-focused design. Choose the bass if you play low-end instruments; choose the guitar if you're a left-handed guitarist.
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ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD B-205DX Bass in Red Burst | ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $599.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD B Series Bass | LTD EC |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | — | Solid |
| Scale | 34" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 5 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | — | HH |
| Bridge | — | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Year | Unknown | 2023 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD B-205DX Bass in Red Burst
- ✓ 5-string bass with active EQ for real-time tonal shaping across studio and live work
- ✓ Thin U-profile neck and 34-inch scale balance accessibility with extended range
- ✓ 24 extra-jumbo frets and 400mm fingerboard radius support modern technique and extended playing
- ✓ Versatile across funk, rock, progressive, and studio sessions
Why choose ESP LTD EC-256 Lefty Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
- ✓ Left-handed configuration—rare and purpose-built for left-handed players who refuse compromise
- ✓ Set-neck mahogany construction delivers warm sustain and resonance typical of professional instruments
- ✓ Push/pull tone pot enables coil-splitting for flexible tonal palette from warm rhythms to bright leads
- ✓ 24.75-inch scale balances traditional comfort with modern accessibility for rock, blues, and metal
Frequently asked questions
Are these instruments comparable to each other?
No—one is a 5-string bass and the other is a left-handed guitar. They serve completely different roles. Compare the bass against other basses and the guitar against other left-handed guitars in similar price tiers.
What skill level do these suit?
Both are rated for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The B-205DX suits intermediates moving into extended techniques; the EC-256 Lefty suits left-handed intermediates through pros seeking reliable rock and metal tone.
What are the key tone differences?
The B-205DX offers active EQ control for punchy lows and articulate highs shaped in real time. The EC-256 Lefty delivers warm, compressed rhythms and bright cutting leads via passive humbuckers and coil-splitting, with emphasis on sustain and resonance.
Why does the EC-256 specify 'Lefty'?
The EC-256 Lefty is explicitly built for left-handed players, with controls and pickup configuration mirrored for left-hand playing. Right-handed players should not purchase this model.