ESP B204 Flame Maple Electric Bass Guitar

ESP pickups. 3-band active EQ.

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16 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"The Last Bass you will ever buy."

Feature:
The only improvement I can think of would be an Ebony fret board. Also, shielding around on-board contols. Maybe a flip up for the 9 volt battery.With an amp set flat I can dial in any tone I want from blues to funk to metal.It's my favorite bass,ahead of Carvin Pedulla,Ibanez& Charvel.The B-304 is BEAUTIFUL tone & looks!!

Quality:
Quality control is excellent the paint job is beautiful with gold-plated contol knobs,bridge and keys.The neck holds true in hot or cold weather, she will stay in tune all nite long.

Value:
For it's price range no bass out there even comes close. I spent 3 days and 8 music stores until I found the B-304,and saved money

Desirability:
Great feel and great tone, the first time I played live the girls thought it was hot and the guys kept saying that's a ESP Korean made?

Sound:
The B-304 with 24 frets thru the body neck, thru the body strings active EMG w/ onboard high,mid,&bass controls.Looks and sounds great She will slap & pop,drop D tunings-no problem,. To get this same quality for on an American made bass (like my Pedulla) would cost an easy $2000.00 or more. Also lightweight and very user-friendly get it today!!!!!!!

Support:
No problemos Amigos.

Overall:
The only upgrade I intend to make is to add a brass nut.If I wear out the fretboard,I will replace the rosewood with ebony.I get everything Iwant and need out of my LTD,and have money left over for other accessories.

Submitted: 2/20/2004

Style of Music: original and covers Hard rock

* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"A great buy, more bang for your buck."

Feature:
Very well built, low priced bass. Solid and feels natural to play.

Quality:
The layered neck transmits well, the controls are solid and feel like they're very good quality. The machine head is solid, all the pegs operate cleanly and with ease.

Value:
All in all, the B-204 is a great value for the price.

Desirability:
Really sweet bass.

Sound:
Very customizable sound range. I've been out of the business for 26 years and had to sell my Jazzbass years back. I have been able to recreate the exact sound with this guitar.

Support:
Have not used them yet. Warranty seems good though.

Overall:
I don't know if I'll catch the bug again or not, I really missed the business but this bass seemed to be a great startup point for me again. I had an old Fender Jazz Bass originally and never thought I'd be able to replace it but the B-204 has the right sound and action for me.

Submitted: 10/23/2003

Style of Music: Rock, Country

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Description
This specially contoured 4-string bass features a Basswood body with an incredible Flamed Maple top, 24-fret Rosewood fretboard on a 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck, and ESP pickups. The 3-band active EQ lets you boost or cut lows, mids or highs before your bass signal even get to your amp. That gives you more tone control -- right at your fingertips. Other features include a string-thru-body bridge, 24 easy playing, extra jumbo frets, and black hardware.

Technical Info

Construction: Bolt-on

Scale: 34 in.

Body: Basswood with flamed maple top

Neck: 5-piece maple/walnut

Fretboard: Rosewood

Inlays: Dots with model name at 12th fret

Pickups: ESP SB-4 set

Electronics: Volume, balance, ESP ABQ-3 active EQ

Hardware: Gold satin

Bridge: ESP string-thru-body BB-04

Frets: 24 XJ
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