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ESP LTD B-205 5-string Bass Guitar - Natural Satin

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Color: Natural


Size: 5-String


Style: Fretted


Features

  • 5-string Electric Bass Guitar with Spalted Maple Top
  • 2 Humbucking Pickups - Natural Satin
  • 5-piece Maple/Jatoba Neck
  • Jatoba Fingerboard
  • Ash Body

Description

Thousand of players around the world have turned to the LTD B-205SM which, despite its affordable price, is one of the finest basses in its class.

Brand: ESP GUITARS


Size: 5-String


Color: Natural


Item dimensions L x W x H: 48 x 4 x 17 inches


Top Material Type: Maple


Back Material Type: Basswood


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Finish Type: Satin Finish


Instrument: Electric Bass


Item Weight: 9.07 g


Brand Name: ESP GUITARS


Instrument: Electric Bass


Manufacturer: ESP Guitars


UPC: 840248027519


Global Trade Identification Number: 19, 90


Manufacturer Part Number: 211187


Hand Orientation: Right Handed


Model Name: LB205SMNS


Model Number: LB205SMNS


Warranty Description: Limited lifetime warranty.


Item Type Name: ESP LTD B Series B-205 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Included Components: not included


Instrument Size: 5-String


Item Dimensions: 48 x 4 x 17 inches


Item Weight: 9.07 g


Top Material Type: Maple


Back Material Type: Basswood


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Body Material Type: Ash


Material Type: Stainless Steel


Color: Natural


Finish Type: Satin Finish


Operation Mode: Manual


Number of Strings: 5


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    • It's easy to lose hours of time while playing on this thing
Color: Natural Size: 5-String Style: Fretless
Review Image by Neil R
Review Image by Neil R
I've always enjoyed the warm, resonating sound of a fretless bass, but I've never been able to justify shelling out money for an instrument that might just end up collecting dust due to its limited applications. However, I already own several other LTD basses (F1550x, F205, and B204) and I love them all so I decided to take a chance on this one as my first fretless. It has quickly become one of my favorite instruments! The unique grain of the spalted maple makes this a gorgeous one-of-a-kind piece, and it plays as impressive as it looks. The lack of frets demand greater accuracy than a fretted bass would, but the neck feels thin and fast - it's very easy on the fingers and the construction is undoubtedly solid. The pickups (I prefer the one on the bridge) offer a full, beefy tone with lots of sustain and very little excess noise. This bass is indeed quite heavy, but it's well-balanced and sits comfortably on the shoulder if you have a decent/wide strap. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase. The bridge needed some minor adjustments to correct the intonation before I could use it, but a luthier/tech can easily set it up for you (or do it yourself with a 1.5mm allen wrench - there are plenty of tutorials online.) One thing to note when buying new strings: you'll need to make sure you buy "super long" strings or they might not sit properly in the nut. I'm personally a fan of light-gauge D'Addario Nickel-Wound XL's on all my LTDs (which is conveniently what they come pre-strung with.) However, I've noticed after a few weeks of regular playing that the strings have left slight indentations/scratches on the fretboard of this bass. I replaced them with Chrome XL (flatwound) strings, which make it sound and play even better, and will prevent further fretboard damage. Hands down, flatwounds are the way to go for a fretless. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019 by Neil R
    • Which flavor of ice cream is best?
Color: Natural Size: 5-String Style: Fretted
There’s good ice cream and bad ice cream, regardless of flavor, and the first thing you want to know is is this bad ice cream. No, this is good ice cream, although like most cheap instruments, it needs some set up work, in this case I even went in and cleaned up the neck joint a bit. The second thing you want to know in a review is what flavor is this? If a J bass is classic vanilla, and a P bass is chocolate, this ESP LTD B-205SM is vanilla soft serve. Vanilla because it doesn’t impart too much of its own character on the strings, and soft serve because it doesn’t have the thump and punch of a passive Fender, but instead is full and round and somewhat compressed sounding. A major competitor in active 5’s is the Yamaha TRBX305, which would be chocolate soft serve, having a lot more of the P bass character but not as much punch again. Which flavor is right for what you do? This bass might excel when you want a pure tone that is easy to manage, also a great platform for effects and amps that give their own character. Maybe the idea of a perfectly fine bass that lacks its own punch and character doesn’t appeal to you. I can’t answer that for you. Get them all? But it’s a beautiful instrument if you get one with nice spalting. I am amazed at how some people don’t know what spalting is and think the wood is rotted or something. Yes, but in a good way. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020 by peederj
    • Happy with this bass so far
Color: Natural Size: 5-String Style: Fretted
Happy with this bass so far. i deducted a star because it came poorly setup with action way too low and bridge not adjusted for proper intonation, but once i fixed that, it has been a good instrument. i use it weekly playing in a casual band and everyone likes the sound of it. I replaced the strings with flat wound and like them much better. [EDIT] 1 year later and the bass still sounds and looks great ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015 by Basskitcase
    • Beautiful bass and beautifully made.
Color: Natural Size: 5-String Style: Fretted
I have played a Rickenbacker my whole life, which I love, but I wanted to try a 5 string. I purchased an Ibanez but was very disappointed with it and sent it back. I ordered the ESP and could not be happier. It looks and sounds great, and the craftsmanship is what I would expect to pay for a much more expensive bass. The only thing I need to do is replace the strings and it will be perfect. I highly recommend this beautiful bass for the beginner, or seasoned player. Nice work ESP! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2021 by Mark Larsen
    • Awesome! Bass great price
Color: Natural Size: 5-String Style: Fretless
Review Image by John Gaither
Review Image by John Gaither
Review Image by John Gaither
Review Image by John Gaither
Nice looking bass plays well sounds good nice action my only complaint is that the case was not included as advertised other then that I’m satisfied with my purchase reaching out to seller to find out why the case was not with bass misleading says case included.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025 by John Gaither
    • One Star
Color: Natural Size: 5-String Style: Fretted
I Brought this and it sucked. I sent it back and company claimed they didn't get it.
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2015 by TLD
    • Worth it
Color: Natural Size: 4-String Style: Fretless
Great Bass, would buy again
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026 by Mike Cooper
    • This thing is rumbly. Love it
Color: Natural Size: 5-String Style: Fretless
Always had a 4 string so the addition of the B string is awesome and who needs frets? It's great for slapping and plucking it's just going to take awhile to get used to the strings being closer together. This guitar will need to be set up. The neck and bridge both needed adjustment but that was 10 minutes max. If you don't know how to do it there are videos all over YouTube to show you how. I would definitely recommend this bass to anyone looking to move past a 4 string. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024 by T. Porter

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