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ESP FL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATIN vs ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN

ESP FL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATIN
Bass$1,899
No ratings yet
76Overall / 100
ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN
Bass$1,599
No ratings yet
79Overall / 100

The verdict

The ESP TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN comes out ahead overall — 79 to 76 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 TA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN wins on
  • Better sound (68 vs 60)
  • Lower price ($1,599 vs $1,899)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricFL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATINTA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN
Overall7679
Build8787
Playability8181
Sound6068
Value7376

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecFL-4 BLACK RED BURST SATINTA-604 Frx BLACK SATIN
BrandESPESP
TypeBassBass
Years——
CountryJPJP
Body woodAlderMaple
Neck wood5Pc Maple / Purpleheart3Pc Maple
FretboardMacassar EbonyMacassar Ebony
Strings44
Frets2424
Scale34"35"
PickupsEMG 35PEMG 35DC / EMG 35DC
Rating——
Price$1,899$1,599
BridgeHipshot A StyleLTD BB-604
Bridge pickupEMG 35PEMG 35DC
CaseFL BASS FORM FIT CASEFRX BASS FORM FIT CASE
Case IncludedYY
ConstructionNeck-ThruNeck-Thru
ControlsActiveActive
FinishBLACK RED BURST SATINBLACK SATIN
Fretboard radius400mm400mm
HardwareBlackBlack
Neck profileExtra Thin UThin U
NutMoldedMolded
Nut width40mm40mm
Scale length34"35"
Strap ButtonStandardStandard
TunersGrover MiniGrover
Neck pickup—EMG 35DC

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