Description
The ESP LTD Phoenix-204DX is a striking, modern rock bass with a bold offset body and a powerful active voice. Finished in a vivid Red Burst and loaded with LTD SB-4 pickups and active tone boost, it is built to cut through dense mixes while staying comfortable for long rehearsals and gigs. With a fast Thin U roasted maple neck and rock-solid LTD hardware, this Phoenix is ready for anything from tight studio work to high-energy live sets.
Balancing eye-catching looks with everyday practicality, the Phoenix-204DX pairs a lightweight poplar body with a smooth rosewood fingerboard and 34 inch scale for familiar feel and punchy response. The active electronics give you instant access to everything from deep, rounded lows to aggressive, articulate grind, all controlled from a simple, intuitive layout. If you want a bass that looks as serious as it sounds, the Phoenix-204DX Red Burst is a superb choice.
Powerful Active Tones
The Phoenix-204DX is equipped with LTD SB-4 pickups and an active circuit that delivers a wide, modern tonal range. From tight, focused lows to crisp, defined highs, the active Volume, Balance and Tone Boost controls let you quickly dial in sounds for rock, metal, pop and beyond, with plenty of output to drive your amp or pedals.
Comfortable Roasted Maple Neck
A roasted maple neck with Thin U profile and 400 mm radius rosewood fingerboard gives this bass a fast, comfortable feel. The roasting process enhances stability, while the slim carve makes it easy to move around the neck, whether you are playing intricate lines or holding down solid root notes.
Stage Ready Looks
The distinctive Phoenix body shape in Red Burst finish, combined with black hardware and silver block inlays with gold shadow, gives the 204DX a premium, stage ready aesthetic. It stands out visually without sacrificing balance, making it as comfortable to wear as it is impressive to look at under the lights.
Reliable LTD Hardware
With an LTD Vintage bridge and LTD DB-4 tuners, the Phoenix-204DX is designed for solid tuning stability and consistent performance. The hardware works seamlessly with the 34 inch scale and moulded nut to keep intonation tight and your setup feeling dependable night after night.
Key Features
- Active SB-4 Pickups with Tone Boost – The LTD SB-4N neck and SB-4B bridge pickups, paired with an active preamp, provide powerful, noise controlled output and a broad tonal palette. The Tone Boost control lets you add extra presence and punch, helping your lines stay clear in any mix.
- Roasted Maple Neck with Thin U Profile – The roasted maple neck offers improved stability and a smooth feel, while the Thin U profile and 400 mm radius fingerboard make fast runs, stretches and complex chords feel natural and effortless.
- Striking Red Burst Phoenix Body – The offset Phoenix body shape in Red Burst finish delivers a bold, modern look that suits heavier styles and alternative genres. The ergonomic design helps the bass sit comfortably against the body, whether you play seated or standing.
- LTD Vintage Bridge and DB-4 Tuners – The LTD Vintage bridge and DB-4 machine heads provide reliable tuning and solid string anchoring. Combined with the 34 inch scale and moulded nut, they help maintain consistent feel, sustain and intonation across the fretboard.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Poplar
- Body Shape: Phoenix
- Construction: Bolt On
- Finish: Red Burst
Neck
- Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
- Neck Profile: Thin U
- Scale Length: 34 inch
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm
- Frets: 21 Extra Jumbo
- Nut Width: 40 mm
- Nut: Moulded
- Fingerboard Inlays: Silver Block with Gold Shadow
Hardware
- Bridge: LTD Vintage
- Tuners: LTD DB-4
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Construction: Right Handed
- Bridge Type: Hardtail
Electronics
- Pickups: LTD SB-4N (Neck), LTD SB-4B (Bridge)
- Electronics Type: Active
- Controls: Volume, Balance, Tone Boost
Miscellaneous
- Strings: D’Addario XL165 (.045 / .065 / .085 / .105)
- Number of Strings: 4
