Description

Let us introduce you to the ESP LTD B-204DX Bass Guitar in Black Burst.

The ESP LTD B-204DX Black Burst is a sleek, modern 4-string bass that delivers powerful active tones, fast playability and striking looks at a price that suits working players and ambitious beginners alike. With its comfortable bolt-on roasted maple neck, active SB-4 pickups and flexible 2-band EQ, it is built to cover everything from tight, articulate funk lines to huge rock and metal low end.

Featuring a poplar body with a stunning Black Burst finish, the B-204DX feels reassuringly solid yet remains comfortable for long rehearsals and gigs. The Thin U neck profile, 24 extra-jumbo frets and smooth rosewood fingerboard make it easy to move around the neck at speed, while the 34-inch scale keeps your low notes focused and defined.

Under the hood, a set of LTD SB-4 pickups is paired with an active preamp, giving you a wide tonal palette at your fingertips. Simple Volume, Balance, Bass and Treble controls let you quickly dial in everything from deep, rounded warmth to bright, cutting slap tones, so you can adapt to any style or mix with ease.

Whether you are stepping up from your first bass or need a reliable, great-sounding instrument for regular live work, the ESP LTD B-204DX Black Burst offers the performance, feel and tone you would expect from a far more expensive instrument.

Powerful Active Electronics

The B-204DX is loaded with LTD SB-4 pickups and an active preamp, giving you a strong, punchy signal with excellent clarity. The onboard Bass and Treble controls let you shape your sound directly from the instrument, so you can fine-tune your tone for different songs and venues without relying solely on your amp.

Comfortable Thin U Neck

A roasted maple neck with a Thin U profile and 24 extra-jumbo frets provides a fast, modern feel that suits both pick and fingerstyle players. The slim carve helps reduce hand fatigue during longer sets, while the 400 mm fingerboard radius makes everything from low-end grooves to higher-register fills feel smooth and controlled.

Striking Black Burst Finish

The poplar body is finished in a distinctive Black Burst that gives the bass a premium, stage-ready look. Combined with black hardware and the clean LTD aesthetic, it is an instrument that looks as serious as it sounds, making a strong visual statement in any band setting.

Versatile Control Layout

With dedicated Volume and Balance controls plus active Bass and Treble EQ, the B-204DX is designed for quick, intuitive tone shaping. Blend between the neck and bridge pickups for everything from thick, supportive lows to more focused, mid-forward attack, then refine your sound with the 2-band EQ to sit perfectly in the mix.

Key Features

• Active LTD SB-4 Pickups with 2-Band EQ – A powerful active pickup set and onboard Bass/Treble controls deliver a wide range of usable tones, from deep, rounded lows to bright, percussive slap sounds, giving you the flexibility to cover multiple genres with one bass.
• Roasted Maple Neck with Thin U Profile – The roasted maple neck offers stability and a smooth feel, while the Thin U profile and 24 extra-jumbo frets make fast runs, complex lines and extended-range playing comfortable and accessible.
• Poplar Body with Black Burst Finish – A solid poplar body provides a balanced tonal foundation, and the eye-catching Black Burst finish gives the instrument a modern, professional appearance that stands out on stage.
• Practical 4-Control Layout – Volume, Balance, Bass and Treble controls allow quick, precise adjustments on the fly, so you can adapt your sound instantly between songs or sections without interrupting your performance.

Specifications

Body

• Body Wood: Poplar
• Finish: Black Burst
• Body Type: Solidbody

Neck

• Construction: Bolt-On
• Scale Length: 34″
• Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm
• Neck Profile: Thin U
• Frets: 24 Extra-Jumbo
• Nut Type: Molded
• Nut Width: 40 mm
• Headstock Logo: Silver Script

Hardware

• Hardware Colour: Black
• Bridge: Hardtail
• Tuners: LTD Standard

Electronics

• Configuration: 2 Pickups
• Neck Pickup: LTD SB-4N
• Bridge Pickup: LTD SB-4B
• Electronics Type: Active
• Preamp: LTD DB-4
• Controls: Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble

Miscellaneous

• Orientation: Right Handed
• Strings: D’Addario XL165 (.045 / .065 / .085 / .105)