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ESP FL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATIN vs ESP ORION-4 BLACK BLAST

ESP FL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATIN
Bass$1,899
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76Overall / 100
ESP ORION-4 BLACK BLAST
Bass$1,899
No ratings yet
78Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP FL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATIN and ESP ORION-4 BLACK BLAST are closely matched overall — 76 to 78 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

ESP FL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATIN wins on

No standout advantage.

ESP ORION-4 BLACK BLAST wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricFL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATINORION-4 BLACK BLAST
Overall7678
Build8787
Playability8178
Sound6068
Value7375

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecFL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATINORION-4 BLACK BLAST
BrandESPESP
TypeBassBass
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderSwamp Ash
Neck wood5Pc Maple / Purpleheart3Pc Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings44
Frets2421
Scale34"34"
PickupsEMG 35PNordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode) / Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode)
Rating——
Price$1,899$1,899
BridgeHipshot A StyleHipshot A Style
Bridge pickupEMG 35PNordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode)
CaseFL BASS FORM FIT CASEGB BASS FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruBolt-On
ControlsActiveActive
FinishBLACK RED BURST SATINBlack Blast
Fretboard radius400mm400mm
HardwareBlack—
Neck profileExtra Thin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width40mm38mm
Scale length34"34"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersGrover MiniLTD Vintage
Neck pickup—Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode)

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