
ESP
ORION-4 BLACK BLAST
BassSuperstratJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$1,899
Swamp ash body bass with a 3-piece maple neck and macassar ebony fingerboard, featuring Nordstrand Big Split pickups with switchable passive mode.
Best for
MetalHard RockProgressive
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews78
Overall / 100
Playability
78
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
75
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Bass |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Swamp Ash |
| Neck wood | 3Pc Maple |
| Fretboard | Macassar Ebony |
| Strings | 4 |
| Frets | 21 |
| Scale length | 34" |
| Pickups | Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode) / Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode) |
| Bridge | Hipshot A Style |
| Bridge pickup | Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode) |
| Case | GB BASS FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | Y |
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | Black Blast |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm |
| Neck pickup | Nordstrand Big Split *(Pull for Passive Mode) |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 38mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD Vintage |
| Street price | $1,899 |

