ESP
PHOENIX-204DX Black Burst
BassLes PaulJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$549
4-string bass with poplar body, roasted maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, loaded with ESP's own SB-4 pickup set for a punchy, versatile tone.
Best for
MetalHard RockProgressive
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews79
Overall / 100
Playability
78
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
82
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Bass |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Roasted Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | 4 |
| Frets | 21 |
| Scale length | 34" |
| Pickups | ESP SB-4N / ESP SB-4B |
| Bridge | LTD DB-4 |
| Bridge pickup | ESP SB-4B |
| Case | PHOENIX BASS FORM FIT CASE |
| Case Included | N |
| Construction | Bolt-On |
| Controls | Volume/Balance/Tone Boost |
| Finish | Black Burst |
| Fretboard radius | 400mm |
| Hardware | Black |
| Neck pickup | ESP SB-4N |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Molded |
| Nut width | 40mm |
| Strap Button | Standard |
| Tuners | LTD Vintage |
| Street price | $549 |
