ESP LTD B-204SM Left-Handed Bass in Natural Satin

ESP LTD B-204SM Left-Handed Bass in Natural Satin

The B-204SM delivers a fast, responsive playing experience built specifically for left-handed bassists who demand comfort without compromise. Its Extra Thin U neck contour balances effortlessly in the left hand while maintaining excellent sustain and intonation across the fretboard. Rock, metal, jazz, and alternative players will find the punchy, articulate tone and professional-grade electronics equally at home in any setting.

Playability & Construction

Built on a 34" scale with a 40mm molded nut and 24 XJ frets, this bass maintains tight intonation and comfortable string spacing for left-handed technique. The 5-piece maple/jatoba neck paired with a roasted jatoba fingerboard and 400mm radius creates a durable, responsive playing surface that rewards both precision and dynamic expression.

Tone & Electronics

The ESP-designed SB-4N neck pickup and SB-4B bridge pickup feed into a passive/active hybrid system with independent bass, mid, and treble boost/cut controls plus balance adjustment, delivering professional tonal shaping without full-active battery drain. The LTD BB-604 bridge with string-thru design and black nickel hardware ensure stable tuning and clean articulation across all frequencies.

Key Features

• Bolt-on ash body
• 5-piece maple/jatoba neck with extra thin U contour
• Roasted jatoba fingerboard
• 34" scale length
• 40mm molded nut
• 24 XJ frets with 400mm radius
• Passive/active 3-band EQ (bass, mid, treble boost/cut with balance)
• ESP-designed SB-4N neck and SB-4B bridge pickups
• LTD BB-604 bridge with string-thru design
• Black nickel hardware and LTD tuners

This left-handed B-204SM combines professional construction, responsive playability, and serious tonal flexibility in a dependable instrument built to handle the demands of serious players.