ESP
MLB-4 BLACK BLAST
BassSuperstratJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$2,099
4-string bass with a swamp ash body, 5-piece wenge/purpleheart neck, and Nordstrand Big Split humbuckers for a modern, growling low-end tone.
Best for
MetalHard RockProgressive
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews77
Overall / 100
Playability
81
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Bass |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Swamp Ash |
| Neck wood | 5Pc Wenge / Purpleheart (Black Satin / Open Pore) |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 4 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 35" |
| Pickups | Nordstrand Big Splits / Nordstrand Big Splits |
| Bridge | Gotoh 404BO-4 |
| Bridge pickup | Nordstrand Big Splits |
| Case | B BASS FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | Y |
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | Black Blast |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm |
| Hardware | Black |
| Neck pickup | Nordstrand Big Splits |
| Neck profile | Extra Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 42mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | Gotoh |
| Street price | $2,099 |
