ESP LTD TA-604-FRX/BLKS bass

ESP LTD Tom Araya TA-604 FRX Signature Electric Bass - Black Satin

The TA-604 FRX brings studio-grade recording clarity and punch to any tracking session. Its neck-thru maple construction and thin U-shaped neck profile deliver consistent performance under the demands of overdubs and precision work. This signature model pairs professional-grade components with a refined black satin finish, engineered for producers and engineers capturing heavy styles and dynamic bass parts. The 35" scale and aggressive active electronics ensure tight, controlled low-end that translates directly to your mix.

Playability & Tracking Consistency

The 3-piece maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets provide fast action and repeatable articulation across the entire range—critical for nailing takes in the studio. A 15.75" radius fingerboard reduces hand fatigue during extended recording sessions, while the 40mm nut width keeps string-to-string definition sharp without limiting playing comfort. Neck-thru construction locks in solid sustain and resonance, yielding recordings with natural decay and presence.

Recording Tone & Active Shaping

Twin EMG 35DC active pickups capture tight, punchy lows and articulate mids with minimal noise—essential for aggressive styles that sit cleanly in dense mixes. The active electronics layout gives you dedicated volume, balance, and tone controls to shape your signal before recording, enabling quick tonal adjustments between takes without reaching for your interface. Paired with the LTD BB-604 bridge and Grover tuners, this bass maintains rock-solid intonation and tonal clarity across every session.

Key Features

• Maple body with neck-thru construction for superior sustain
• 3-piece maple neck with thin U-shaped profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets
• 15.75" fingerboard radius for ergonomic comfort
• 40mm molded nut width
• Slayer pentagram fingerboard inlays
• Dual EMG 35DC active pickups
• Volume, balance, and tone control layout
• 35" scale length
• LTD BB-604 bridge
• Black hardware throughout
• Black satin finish with included hardshell case

A purpose-built instrument that combines signature-series credibility with the active tone-shaping tools and rock-solid construction studios rely on for tracking powerful bass parts.