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Well-priced Fretless Bass with High-end Features





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Bassists looking to step into the range of next-level instruments without the hefty price tag should look no further than the ESP LTD B-205SM 5-string Fretless Bass. This bass has a stunning natural satin-finished spalted maple top on an ergonomic ash body for a warm and cutting tone, good stage looks, and all-night comfort. A bolt-on 5-piece maple neck with ESP's Extra-Thin "U" profile and rosewood fingerboard give the LTD B-205SM Fretless a solid response and effortless playability. With two humbucking pickups with active EQ, a stable string-through bridge, and moody black nickel hardware, the ESP LTD B-205SM 5-string Fretless Bass delivers high-end features at an affordable price.





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Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows and a cutting edge





The LTD B-205SM Fretless has a look and sound that's unique among basses in this price range. The ash body and bolt-on maple neck give this bass a decidedly American response: bright and punchy mids, a fast attack, and a focused low end. The stunning spalted maple top's natural satin finish gives this instrument an eye-catching look to suit modern styles of music.





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Humbucking pickups with 3-band active EQ for modern color





ESP electronics have a sound that delivers for modern rock, metal, and fusion, and the LTD B-205SM 5-string Fretless stays true to this reputation. Onboard SB-5 neck and bridge humbuckers give this bass fairly moderate output with low noise for clean stage amplification and accurate studio sound reproduction. A powerful 3-band active EQ section provides diverse tone-shaping options to help your groove find its place in a mix. Sweetwater ensemble players love the LTD B-205SM's power to cut through and be heard!





Pro-level appointments at an entry-level price





The LTD-205SM Fretless boasts a spalted maple top and headcap, normally found on more expensive instruments, along with cool black nickel hardware that really contrasts nicely with the stunning maple cap. The string-through LTD BB-604 bridge provides a solid intersection between the strings and the body, preserving tone and ensuring long-lasting, clean performance.





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ESP LTD B-205SM 5-string Fretless Bass Guitar Features:


5-string bolt-on neck gives you an extra-low B string and snappy, fluid response


Distinctive tonewoods for focused lows with punchy mids and a gnarly bite


Attractive and unusual spalted maple in satin finish with black nickel hardware is visually stunning


SB-5N and SB-5B humbuckers with 3-band active EQ for modern color


LTD BB-604 black nickel bridge with string-thru-body design for worry-free performance


24 fret markers aid hand positioning while empowering you to conjure that fretless magic