ESP B204 Flame Maple Electric Bass Guitar
ESP pickups. 3-band active EQ.
Overall User Ratings (based on 20 ratings)
Submitted February 20, 2004 by a customer from COX-INTERNET.COM
"The Last Bass you will ever buy."
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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.
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!!!!!!!
Features
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
Manufacturer Support
No problemos Amigos.
The Wow Factor
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?
Musical Style:
original and covers Hard rock
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Submitted June 23, 2003 by a customer from aol.com
"This sleek, sexy bass guitar not only looks amazing but it plays ten times better!!(The ladies will be all over you!)"
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I will have this product for quite a while before i search. This bass guitar is one of the only i considered in my search do to it's look and price, i had tested it in a store but the price was too high. If this product was stolen or lost i would search for it, then if nothing came up i would replace it with a similar, possibly same, bass. I like the great sound and tone it produces along with its great look.
Sound
The ESP B-204FM is amazing, i've been jamming on it for a week and it continues to impress me. I am using a Fender BXR 300C amp and they compliment each other well.
Features
Built in effects are very nice. they allow me to make the sound whatever i wish.
Quality
The product was put together well and seems to be sturdy...one problem is some of the fret markers are a little worn away. I have a backup bass but not because i'm afraid this one will break, is just the "other one" i have from before m purchase
Value
Yes
Manufacturer Support
didn't need to contact the company
The Wow Factor
This bass guitar not only plays very well but it has looks to put others to shame. I feel sexy just holding it.
Musical Style:
Emo/Rock/Whatever comes to mind
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Submitted October 23, 2003 by a customer from yahoo.com
"A great buy, more bang for your buck."
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.
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.
Features
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.
Manufacturer Support
Have not used them yet. Warranty seems good though.
The Wow Factor
Really sweet bass.
Musical Style:
Rock, Country
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