ESP LTD B-1004 Multi-Scale Natural Satin Bass Guitar

ESP LTD B-1004 Multi-Scale Natural Satin Bass Guitar

The B-1004 Multi-Scale delivers a naturally ergonomic playing experience that sets it apart from conventional four-string bass designs. Its innovative 36.25" to 34" multi-scale fretboard optimizes string tension across the fingerboard, allowing lower strings longer scale length while higher strings benefit from tighter geometry—resulting in consistently excellent tone with minimal learning curve. Built for professional players, this bass combines premium tonewoods and high-end components to provide serious sonic flexibility and refined craftsmanship.

Playability & Build Quality

The neck is constructed from five-piece wenge and purple heart with a pau ferro fingerboard, providing exceptional stability and durability that ages beautifully in use. An extra thin U neck contour combined with 24 XJ frets and a 400mm radius enable fast, comfortable playability across the entire board. The body pairs a swamp ash core with a solid ziricote top—an environmentally responsible tonewood prized for both aesthetic character and acoustic properties—while the 42mm black bone nut and natural satin finish complete a cohesive, professional aesthetic.

Tone & Electronics

A pair of Nordstrand Big Splits hum-cancelling pickups feeds into an active ABQ-3MS 3-band EQ system with dual mini-switches for real-time tone shaping. The layout includes master volume, balance, and independent bass, treble, and mid controls, plus switchable mid-frequency selection (800Hz or 400Hz) and active/passive mode—delivering incredible tonal flexibility from focused and punchy to warm and resonant.

Key Features

• 36.25" to 34" multi-scale design optimizes string tension and ergonomics
• Swamp ash body with solid ziricote top
• 5-piece wenge and purple heart neck with pau ferro fingerboard
• 24 XJ frets with 400mm radius
• Extra thin U neck contour for comfortable fast playability
• 42mm black bone nut
• Gotoh tuners and Hipshot Solo bridge
• Nordstrand Big Splits pickups (neck and bridge)
• Active ABQ-3MS 3-band EQ with dual mini-switches and switchable mid-frequency selection
• Active/passive mode switching
• Natural satin finish with black hardware
• D'Addario XL165 strings (.045/.065/.085/.105)

The ESP LTD B-1004 Multi-Scale balances innovative ergonomic design with tonal sophistication and premium build quality—a professional-grade instrument engineered for players who demand both playability and sonic range.