ESP
B-205DX Red Burst
BassJazz BassJPSuits big hands
No ratings yet$599
A 5-string bass with a poplar body and roasted maple neck, paired with ESP's own SB-5N/SB-5B pickups for a bright, punchy modern tone.
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews80
Overall / 100
Playability
81
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
83
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Bass |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Roasted Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 5 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 34" |
| Pickups | ESP SB-5N / ESP SB-5B |
| Bridge | LTD DB-5 |
| Bridge pickup | ESP SB-5B |
| Case | B BASS FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | N |
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Volume/Balance/Bass/Treble |
| Finish | Red Burst |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm |
| Hardware | Black |
| Neck pickup | ESP SB-5N |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 45mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD |
| Street price | $599 |
