ESP LTD Phoenix-204DX Electric Guitar in Red Burst
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- Brand new in original box
- Full ESP LTD manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- LPHX204DXREDB
. Description
Sound & Tone
The poplar body with burled poplar top and bolt-on 34-inch scale give this bass a punchy midrange and clear note separation, while the roasted maple neck and rosewood board keep the response tight and even. Dual ESP SB-4 pickups run through active electronics with volume, balance, and tone boost, letting you blend the neck pickup's warm, rounded lows against the bridge's brighter, more articulate attack. That range suits rock, metal, and pop-punk where cut and definition matter, and the fixed DB-4 bridge with extra-jumbo frets supports fast fingerstyle and pick playing alike.
ESP LTD PHX-204DX 4-String Electric Bass Guitar — Red Burst
The PHX-204DX is a compact, lightweight 4-string bass engineered for studio recording and session work. Its thin U-shaped roasted maple neck and 40mm nut width deliver fast, responsive fretting with excellent stability for tracking bass lines across multiple takes. The Red Burst finish pairs visual appeal with a purposeful instrument built for professional and serious home-studio applications.
Playability & Construction
Bolt-on construction with a 34-inch scale provides the classic bass foundation while the thin U-shaped roasted maple neck resists humidity fluctuations—critical for maintaining consistent intonation during long recording sessions. The rosewood fingerboard features 21 extra-jumbo frets and dot inlays, supporting precision note placement and extended range articulation across a 400mm fingerboard radius.
Tone & Recording Character
Dual ESP SB-4 pickups (bridge and neck) feed into active electronics with dedicated volume, balance, and tone boost controls, allowing you to shape bass tone from warm, focused lows to bright, articulate highs within your mix. The LTD DB-4 fixed bridge ensures rock-solid intonation and solid body coupling to the poplar body topped with burled poplar, delivering punchy midrange and clear note definition that translates cleanly through your recording chain.
Key Features
- 4-string electric bass guitar
- Poplar body with burled poplar top
- Bolt-on construction, 34-inch scale (864mm)
- Thin U-shaped roasted maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with 21 extra-jumbo frets and dot inlays
- 400mm fingerboard radius; 40mm nut width
- Reverse headstock with LTD vintage tuners
- 2× ESP SB-4 pickups (bridge and neck)
- Active electronics with volume, balance, and tone boost controls
- LTD DB-4 fixed bridge
- Black hardware
- Red Burst finish
The PHX-204DX combines stable construction with versatile active electronics, making it a reliable choice for home-studio bassists tracking tones that sit well in mixed recordings and maintain performance consistency session to session.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Reviews
Specifications
| Scale Length | 34" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 21 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Strings | 4 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Pop
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of neck does the Phoenix-204DX have?
The bass features a thin U-shaped roasted maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, 21 extra-jumbo frets, a 400mm radius, and 40mm nut width. The roasted maple resists seasonal wood movement while delivering a smooth, fast playing surface.
What genres and playing styles is this bass best suited for?
The Phoenix-204DX excels in funk, rock, pop, studio sessions, and gigging environments. Its punchy midrange and clear note definition make it less ideal for folk or jazz applications.
What pickups and electronics does it have?
It features two ESP SB-4 pickups (bridge and neck) paired with active electronics that include dedicated volume, balance, and tone boost controls, letting you dial in warm lows or bright, articulate highs depending on your needs.
Is this bass suitable for intermediate to advanced players?
Yes—the Phoenix-204DX is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The precision frets, active electronics, and responsive neck support both working musicians and serious hobbyists who demand playability and reliability.
What hardware and hardware configuration does the bass use?
The bass features an LTD DB-4 fixed bridge for rock-solid intonation, reverse headstock with LTD vintage tuners, and black hardware throughout.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $38 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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