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Big Value in This Versatile Bass Guitar





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With the ESP LTD D-4 electric bass in your hands, there’s a lot you can do. Sure, it's primed for fast, aggressive playing, with an extra thin “U” neck contour and 24 extra-jumbo frets. But the D-4’s active EQ lets you sculpt your bass, mid, and treble frequencies to sound just right for any musical style. And this bass is built to last, with an ultra-strong seven-piece maple/jatoba neck with through-body construction for maximum thump and sustain. Ask any bassist at Sweetwater: you’ll be impressed with the ESP LTD D-4 electric bass.





Dual humbuckers and powerful active EQ for sonic versatility





The ESP LTD D-4 comes equipped with two ESP SB-4 humbucking pickups, which boast a wide response and low-noise performance. The real magic is in the D-4’s active 3-band EQ, which gives you control over bass, mids, and treble frequencies to fine-tune your sound. And the balance control lets you blend between pickups instead of just selecting one or the other. So even though the D-4 is primed for fast, aggressive playing, you can dial in a wide range of tones to suit virtually any music style.





Neck-through-body construction makes this bass sound huge





You may notice that the seven-piece maple/jatoba neck runs through the whole length of the D-4’s mahogany body. This design enhances vibration transfer from the neck and fretboard throughout the body, leading to richer tones and a faster, more articulate response. You also get incredible sustain, making the sound of the D-4 a force to be reckoned with.





ESP LTD ? affordable quality and craftsmanship





ESP LTD was created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars and basses to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments feature premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye to detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars, by some of today’s biggest guitar heroes, shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar or bass, you need to check out ESP LTD Guitars.





ESP LTD D-4 Electric Bass Guitar Features:


Fast-playing bass with premium appointments at a sweet low price


Extra Thin “U” contour makes the 7-piece maple/jatoba neck play fast and smooth


Active 3-band EQ lets you shape your tone to suit a variety of styles and situations


High-quality Grover tuners enhance your tuning stability, a cut above what you'd normally find on a bass at this price


Neck-through-body construction adds incredible sustain and thump to your sound


7-piece neck is more rigid and will resist twisting or warping over the years