ESP LTD B-204SM Left-Handed Bass in Natural Satin Open Box
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- LB204SMNSLH-U
- Color
- Natural
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Description
Sound & Tone
The ash body and 5-piece maple/jatoba neck give this 34"-scale bass a punchy, articulate voice with strong note definition, while the string-thru BB-604 bridge tightens up attack and sustain. The passive SB-4N and SB-4B pickups run into an active 3-band EQ with balance, so you can move from warm, rounded lows for jazz and alternative work to scooped or midrange-forward tones that cut through rock and metal mixes. Twenty-four XJ frets, an Extra Thin U neck and a flat 400mm radius fingerboard support fast lines and upper-register playing for left-handed players.
ESP LTD B-204SM Left Handed Bass Guitar in Natural Satin Finish
The B-204SM tracks articulate, punchy bass tones into your recording sessions thanks to its bolt-on ash body paired with a 5-piece maple/jatoba neck that delivers excellent note definition and sustain. The Extra Thin U neck contour sits responsively under the left hand, enabling fast, precise tracking without fatigue across extended recording takes. The active 3-band EQ electronics let you shape your recorded tone directly during capture—dial in warm, rounded lows for dense arrangements or aggressive midrange bite to cut through busy mixes, all without post-production EQ dependency.
Playability & Construction
Built on a 34" scale with a 40mm molded nut and 24 XJ frets, this bass maintains tight intonation and comfortable string spacing for left-handed players. The roasted jatoba fingerboard and 400mm radius combine durability with a responsive playing surface that rewards both precision technique and dynamic expression.
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, letting you shape your tone at the source during tracking sessions. The LTD BB-604 bridge with string-thru design and black nickel hardware ensure stable tuning and clean, defined articulation across all frequencies, capturing clarity and punch in your multitrack files.
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 recording-grade playability, tone-shaping, and electronics in a reliable instrument built to capture high-quality bass takes across any production style.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Dexterity | Left handed |
|---|---|
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Condition | Used |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $84 under the new unit ($699) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? ESP LTD B-204SM Left-Handed Bass in Natural Satin is in the catalog at $699.
Specifications
| Body Style | Precision Bass |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 34" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickups | P/J |
| Bridge | String-Through Body |
| Strings | 4 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Rock, Metal, Jazz, Alternative |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Punchy, articulate, tight intonation, professional tonal shaping, clean articulation |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does open-box mean for this bass?
This unit was unboxed, inspected, and set up by our technicians; it is otherwise new and unplayed. It ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories and is covered by our 30-day money-back return policy.
Is this bass suitable for a left-handed player with intermediate skill?
Yes. The extra-thin U neck contour is designed specifically for left-handed comfort, and the 40mm nut width with 24 XJ frets provides excellent string spacing and responsive playability for intermediate to professional left-handed bassists.
What tone profile does the passive/active hybrid system deliver?
The ESP-designed SB-4N and SB-4B pickups feed a passive/active 3-band EQ with independent bass, mid, and treble boost/cut controls plus balance adjustment. This setup delivers punchy, articulate tone with professional tonal shaping and stable tuning via the string-thru LTD BB-604 bridge.
How does the B-204SM compare to similar 5-string basses?
The B-204SM sits alongside models like the Ibanez SR505 and Schecter Stiletto-5. Its roasted jatoba fingerboard, extra-thin neck contour, and hybrid electronics make it a strong choice for players seeking responsive playability, tight intonation, and professional tonal flexibility across rock, metal, jazz, and alternative styles.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $43 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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