ESP LTD B-204/SpaltedMaple/NS guitar

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

The B-204SM is engineered for studio and session work with an extra thin U-contoured neck and moderate 9.2 lbs weight that reduces fatigue during long recording takes. The spalted maple top on an ash body delivers visual character while the natural satin finish captures the wood grain without reflective gloss—clean on camera and neutral in the mix. This four-string balances ergonomic comfort with tonal range, making it reliable across diverse session requirements and production styles.

Playability & Recordability

The five-piece maple/rosewood neck resists warping and maintains structural stability session to session, while the extra thin U contour reduces hand strain during extended recording passes. A 40mm nut width and 400mm fingerboard radius provide comfortable spacing for both fingerstyle and pick articulation across the 24 XJ frets, supporting clean tracking and consistent performance.

Tone & Recording Control

The ESP SB-4N neck and SB-4B bridge pickups establish a solid passive foundation, while the ABQ-3 3-band active EQ offers real-time shaping with independent bass, mid, and treble boost/cut controls plus balance adjustment—essential tools for dialing in your tone during preproduction and mixing. String-thru-body bridge design on the ESP BB-604 extends sustain and locks in tonal clarity across the full frequency range, capturing articulate lows and defined harmonics in the DAW.

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 positions the B-204SM as a go-to instrument for tracking and session work across multiple genres and production contexts.