ESP LTD TA-204 FRX Bass in Black Satin

The TA-204 FRX is Tom Araya's signature bass, engineered for aggressive, articulate low-end performance in dense, high-intensity mix scenarios. Built around a 35" extended scale and thin U-contour neck, this instrument rewards precision and sustain while maintaining the speed and playability demanded by modern metal and extreme music. The black satin finish and pentagram inlays signal an uncompromising aesthetic matched only by its sonic character.

Tone & Electronics

ESP Designed SB-4 pickups (SB-4N neck / SB-4B bridge) paired with passive Volume/Balance/Tone controls deliver focused, articulate low end without digital interference or coloration. The LTD BB-604 bridge with black hardware ensures solid intonation and efficient tonal transfer through the lightweight basswood bolt-on construction, providing the direct, unfiltered response required for aggressive playing styles.

Playability & Construction

The thin U-contour maple neck with 24 extra-jumbo frets and 400mm fingerboard radius enables rapid position shifts across the entire extended scale without fatigue, while the roasted jatoba fingerboard provides dimensional stability and a modern feel. A 40mm molded nut width and bolt-on basswood body deliver straightforward mechanical performance with zero compromise on intonation or sustain.

Key Features

• Bolt-on basswood body with black satin finish
• Slayer pentagram inlays
• Roasted jatoba fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets
• Maple neck with thin U contour
• 35" extended scale length
• 400mm fingerboard radius
• 40mm molded nut width
• ESP Designed SB-4N neck pickup and SB-4B bridge pickup
• Passive electronics with Volume/Balance/Tone controls
• LTD BB-604 bridge with black hardware
• LTD tuners with black hardware
• Factory-strung with D'Addario XL165 strings (.045/.065/.085/.105)

The TA-204 FRX executes its design philosophy without compromise—built for players who prioritize speed, sustain, and uncompromising low-end aggression.

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.