With its unique coloration and grain pattern highlights, spalted maple is a great look for a bass that stands out from the crowd. The B-205SM FL is an excellent choice in an affordable fretless 5-string bass that includes an ash body with a spalted maple top in Natural Satin finish, along with a thin U-shaped 5-piece maple/jatoba neck for excellent playing feel, and 24 clearly marked fret indicators to quickly hit the pitch you want. You also get passive ESP Designed SB-5 pickups, along with an active ABQ-3 EQ, and good-looking black nickel hardware. Available in Natural Satin finish.
Features
- Pro features from an intermediate bass
- Ash body with satin-finished spalted maple top provides a focused sound and deluxe looks
- Snappy bolt-on maple/jatoba neck with a comfortable Thin U profile
- 350mm radius rosewood fretboard responds quickly and accurately
- SB-6 neck and bridge humbuckers deliver modern low-noise amplification
- Active 3-band EQ section for tonal versatility
- String-through bridge adjusts to any playing style
- Black nickel knobs and tuners add to the B-206SM's moody look
Specs
Type | Solid Body |
Colour | Natural |
Orientation | Left Handed |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Body Material | Ash (body), Spalted Maple (top) |
Body Shape | LTD B Series |
Body Finish | Satin |
Neck Material | 5-piece Maple/Jatoba |
Neck Shape | Thin U |
Fretboard Material | Roasted Jatoba |
Number of Frets | 24 |
Fret Size | Extra Jumbo |
Fretboard Inlays | Dots |
Nut Width | 1.692 |
Nut Material | Molded |
Neck Pickup | ESP Designed SB-6N Humbucker |
Bridge Pickup | ESP Designed SB-6N Humbucker |
Controls | 1 x volume (push/pull), 1 x balance control, 3-band active EQ |
Bridge | LTD DB-6 |
Tuners | LTD |
Strings | D'Addario XL, .030-.125 |
Case/Bag | Not Included |