ESP LTD Phoenix-204DX Electric Guitar in Black Burst B-Stock

ESP LTD Phoenix-204DX 4-String Bass – Black Burst

The Phoenix-204DX is a lightweight, ergonomic 4-string bass engineered for articulate, focused tracking and mixing across any genre. Its thin U-profile neck and compact body contours enable comfortable long-session recording work, while the active electronics deliver clarity and punch ideal for sitting tight in a mix without phase or muddiness. This is a studio workhorse—straightforward, reliable, and voiced for definition in the low end.

Recording & Playing Feel

The thin U neck profile and roasted maple construction create a modern playing platform that favors speed and precision during recording takes, reducing hand fatigue across multiple takes. A 34-inch scale length sits in the sweet spot for balanced string tension and consistent note clarity across the fingerboard, while the rosewood fingerboard with 21 extra-jumbo frets supports both smooth, controlled legato articulation and aggressive attack when the mix demands punch.

Tone Shaping & Active Electronics

Active electronics with ESP SB-4 bridge and neck pickups deliver focused, punchy lows and defined mids that sit cleanly in a dense mix. Volume, balance, and tone boost controls provide session-critical shaping—the tone boost in particular adds presence and cut without muddiness, essential for maintaining clarity alongside kick drum and other low-end instruments.

Key Features

• Poplar body with burled poplar top and bolt-on roasted maple neck
• 34-inch scale length
• Thin U-shaped neck profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and 21 extra-jumbo frets
• Reverse headstock
• ESP SB-4 bridge and neck pickups
• Active electronics with volume, balance, and tone boost controls
• LTD DB-4 fixed bridge
• LTD vintage tuners with black hardware
• Black Burst finish
• Phoenix offset body shape

The Phoenix-204DX combines lightweight construction, responsive active electronics, and stable hardware into an instrument built to deliver consistent, professional recordings session after session.