ESP
AP-4 Black Metal BLACK SATIN
BassJazz BassJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$999
A satin black alder-body 4-string bass with maple neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard, powered by an active EMG 35CS pickup for aggressive metal low-end.
Best for
MetalHard RockProgressive
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews75
Overall / 100
Playability
78
Sound
60
Build
87
Value
72
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Bass |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Alder |
| Neck wood | Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 4 |
| Frets | 21 |
| Scale length | 34" |
| Pickups | EMG 35CS |
| Bridge | Babicz FCH-4 |
| Bridge pickup | EMG 35CS |
| Case | AP BASS FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | N |
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | BLACK SATIN |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm |
| Hardware | Black |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 38mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | Grover |
| Street price | $999 |
