ESP LTD B-205DX BLACK BURST Bass

The B-205DX delivers a responsive, comfortable playing experience built on a lightweight poplar body with roasted maple reinforcement. Its thin U neck profile and 24 extra jumbo frets across a 400 mm fingerboard radius make this five-string accessible for extended passages and intricate fingerwork. This is a workhorse instrument designed for players seeking reliable tone and playability without compromise.

Playability & Build

The 34 inch scale length and roasted maple bolt-on neck provide stability and resonance, while the rosewood fingerboard offers smooth articulation and durability. The thin U profile sits naturally in the hand, encouraging fluid technique across the entire fretboard range.

Tone & Electronics

Onboard LTD SB-5 pickups paired with an active 2-band EQ deliver flexible tonal shaping via dedicated volume, balance, bass, and treble controls. The LTD DB-5 fixed bridge ensures solid intonation and sustain, while LTD tuners provide reliable stability for both studio and stage work.

Key Features

• Poplar body
• Roasted maple bolt-on neck
• Rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra jumbo frets
• 400 mm fingerboard radius
• Thin U neck profile
• 34 inch scale length
• 5-string configuration
• LTD SB-5 pickups with active 2-band EQ
• Volume, balance, bass, and treble controls
• LTD DB-5 fixed bridge
• LTD tuners with black hardware
• Black Burst finish

The B-205DX BLACK BURST balances tonal versatility, construction quality, and playability in a package that performs reliably across genres and playing contexts.

As a B-Stock instrument it carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish — a small finish mark with no effect on playability, tone or structure — which is why it sells for less than a first-quality unit. The exact blemish varies from unit to unit, so it is not described or pictured here; photos show the model, not the individual unit. It is new, unplayed and covered by the full manufacturer warranty.