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ESP LTD B50 Electric Bass

Bolt-on neck. 2 pickups.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          9 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          9 out of 10
 
 

ESP B-50 LTD Bass Customer Review

Overall:
          8 out of 10
Features:
          7 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 1/10/2008
Style of Music: Rock/Pop/Jazz/Funk
Musical Experience: Professional musician
Location: Austin, TX, USA

 

 
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Feature:
Not much to it. But it's a bass for god's sake. You don't need much. The knobs are quality and look cool. The tuners are nice and tight. The bridge is quality. Good deal.

Quality:
The bass is BEAUITFUL! It looks like a much more expensive bass. It's sexy as heck and the finish is perfect. I couldn't be happier with the looks of this bass!

Value:
I would say that the 2 bills that I paid for this was totally worth it. I am tempted to buy another just to have in the closet to give away at a show or something. I play with more expensive gear, and have been disappointed many times....NOT with this one.

Desirability:
I can't wait to play this in front of women! It's sexy, sleek and very very cool. Much cooler than a woodgrain bass or some plain black thing.... I HATE the look of Fender basses---I think they look cheap (unless it's Sting's '59) so this thing is a nice change. It's great!

Sound:
Just got this out of the box a few hours ago. I plugged it in, gave it a quick tune and have been playing non-stop for the whole time. It sounds GREAT. Not as deep and thumpy as my stilleto, but it sounds very comparable to my Ibanez srx500---Good tone. I did have to adjust the bridge slightly, but that's no biggie. It took two minutes. The strings are ok. I will jam some DRs on there and we'll be fine. I bought it because I had heard so many good things about ESPs and wanted to see how their under $200 models compared to Ibanez before I invested more. I will probably use this one for a few weeks and see how it goes....but I gotta say, it sounds great!

Ease of Use:
Do you know how to play the bass? This is a breeze. Is this your first bass? I would say that you can learn on this nicely. The neck isn't too wide. The bass feels stout but not crazy heavy. It's got good balance (unlike an Ibanez which always feels neck heavy). I have killer expensive straps so I can't tell you how it would feel with a cheap strap, but it's pretty comfy.

Support:
Haven't had to deal with them

Overall:
I am sure I will be buying another ESP in the future. Afterall, one can't have too many basses right?

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"After spending a year with the LTD B-50, the verdict is: very satisfied."

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 7/21/2007
Style of Music: Rock
Musical Experience: Hobbyist
Location: Long Island, New York

 

 
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Feature:
The entire guitar feels very solidly put together, and with high quality materials. My only gripe is that one of the knobs has gotten a little bit loose after a year of constant use. Even then, it's perfectly usable. Compared to basses priced even four times as much, this bass feels very quality.

Quality:
I bought this for my beginner's bass, and probably do 1,001 things that you *SHOULDN'T* do to your bass, and it's taken everything in stride. It's even survived a move from Seattle to New York in it's cardboard shipping box and didn't even need a tune when it arrived. Very solid.

Value:
I'd say this is the best bass guitar you can buy in it's price range.

Desirability:
I wish ESP would offer the B50 in a few more colors, although the glossy black I ordered it in isn't ugly in the least. Not the most aesthetically pleasing bass, but definately not ugly. All personal preference, but I'd say it's quite smexy.

Sound:
This was the first instrument I've ever owned, aside from playing relatives and friends various guitars and pianos, and from what I've seen this has a very solid, whole sound. Incredibly good for the price, but even setting that aside it has a terrific sound all by itself.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use. Maybe a tad on the heavy side compared to some others, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. An excellent bass for beginners to experts.

Support:
Haven't had to contact anyone regarding problems or complaints because there haven't been any!

Overall:
100% satisfied with my purchase.

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"A Diamond in the Rough"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from cebridge.net
Submitted: 2/4/2007
Style of Music: Metal/Goth Metal
Musical Experience: Beginning Active Musician
Location: Pilot Point, TX, USA

 

 
Feature:
No accessories. Still it has a nice amount of features I would say. The materials used are great. If I had to change anything i might change the pickups to EMG's but really i wouldn't change a damn thing. The ESP pickups on it are really awesome.

Quality:
I would say that this bass is made really well, the neck is bolted on, but you'd really have to like run it over with a car to wreck this thing. I totally depend upon this bass and I think it will last a long time.

Value:
Yes it is worth the price, you wont find a better guitar at a better price. Its worth more than I payed for it.

Desirability:
Its very simple, with a really great edge to it, its not overdone, but just right. I looked at it and was like 'hey I want that one!'

Sound:
I am just getting started in the bass world, but i have tried a lot of different basses and none sound as good as the B-50

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use compared to a lot of basses I have tried. No learning curve, I'd say its great for a beginner and someone far more advance too. I certainly have no doubts about how far this bass can take me, the sky's the limit.

Overall:
I expect to enjoy this guitar for a very long time. If I got another product it would be an ESP B-55 or one of their 5 string basses. I would say that compared to all of the other basses that I have tried, this one is simply the best bass ever. Its got a great feel, and wonderful sound and looks awesome. If something ever happened to it I would totally replace it, most likely with the same thing or the five string version. The two things I like most about this bass are the sound and the feel.

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"No problems what so ever"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 11/2/2007
Style of Music: Metal/Speed Metal/Thrash
Musical Experience: Active Musician
Location: Liberty, KY, US

 

 
Feature:
the pickups are really sensitive but not TOO sensitive so they offer a happy medium.

Quality:
ive dropped it, the straps have broken and its hit the floor, and when practicing in the basement ive hit it on the ceiling and the only mark on it is a small chip off the veeeery tip of the headstock.

Value:
worth WAY more than the asking price. a must buy! :P

Desirability:
ive had many people say that my bass is sexy :P

Sound:
this is the best sounding bass ive ever used and by all means ever owned.

Ease of Use:
VERY easy to get great sound from this instrument, very 'playable'.

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"If you're trying to decide, buy it!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          8 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 1/7/2005
Style of Music: pop-punk to hardcore
Musical Experience: In a band.
Location: Terre Haute, IN

 

 
Feature:
The two pickups are amazing. I really didn't think I could find a bass with this good of a sound quality in it's price range.

Quality:
This beast has 6 bolts holding on the neck, which is set really deep into the body, it's not falling off anytime soon. It's a little heavy though, but you get used to it.

Value:
Best bass you're going to find in this price range. Period.

Desirability:
Already have it, I play it off of a Behringer BX600 amp, it sounds awesome.

Sound:
This thing sounds awesome, I can go from playing pop punk to playing hardcore with the two pickups.

Support:
I sent in the warranty, but I haven't had to actually deal with the company, but I'm sure they would be helpful.

Overall:
I love this bass.

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"Id buy this over anything!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          8 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 12/1/2004
Style of Music: Metal, punk, rock
Musical Experience: Musician,hobbyist
Location: Cincinnatus Ny USA

 

 
Feature:
Pretty simple with the 3 knobs and what not. NICE SMALL FRAME its amazingly light compared to a peavy six string i bought for more than double the price, now i wish i saved my money. Fretts are also easy to jump to

Quality:
Seems rugged, and build tough! No humming on fretts when i played, and everything is built in sturdy.

Value:
This thing is soo worth the cash. Im buying one after xmas, the sound ,durability, and esp quality, and you just cannot beat the price.

Desirability:
I want it like a porn star wants head

Sound:
Sound quality is amazing, just thru a 120w fender combo at my school. Pretty simple when it comes to details but deffinately shines with a Choppy or your standard low tone sound. Sounds something like Rob of metallica played when i saw them live in september, but he uses music man.

Overall:
Overall, this bass (im my opinion) will last you a long long time, i played this monster at my school ,who owns it, and you know it has to be durable and long lasting for a school to buy for a bunch of roudy kids.

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"good bass"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          8 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 12/12/2004
Style of Music: rock, funk: most of the sub genres
Musical Experience: learning bass
Location: Ithaca, NY, USA(stupid usa)

 

 
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Quality:
this bass is almost perfect exept the plug comes loose and falls into the body, this is easy to fix, simply remove hte plate covering the plug, there is a washer on the inside, take it off put hte plate back on and put both of the washers on the outside, your problem will be solved (note: this voids the warenty)

Sound:
pretty good sound, slight buzz

Overall:
overall this is a great bass for its price ive never had any need to call support or get it repaired

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"These guys are choice retailers. Your dumb to buy from some one else"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          7 out of 10
Quality:
          7 out of 10
Value:
          8 out of 10
I Want It:
          9 out of 10
Sound:
          7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          7 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 7/30/2008
Style of Music: Punk, Alternative, Techno, Acid Rock
Musical Experience: New Musician
Location: Tremont Illinois U.S

 

 
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Feature:
i got it with a package deal alla the stuff is sweet and im glad i bout it

Quality:
again its no 3000 bass but for the price the quality is good everything os nice and tight and looks like it should last a while

Value:
Some really nice product for only 200 bones

Desirability:
This babay will get you laid my freind!

Sound:
obviously its no 3000 dollar bass but for that price range its excellent

Ease of Use:
This is my first bass and im not music expert but it feels good in your hands and its a bass so its pretty easy to play

Support:
Wow To many times i have called support only to deal with some one from another country thats hard to understand, not with these guys. they were very straight forward a helped me with what i need. You cant ask for any more really

Overall:
Probably one of the best experiences buy a product online. Fastest delivery i have ever seen (no joke). I will def use you guys again in the future.

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"the is an awesome bass."

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 12/28/2002
Style of Music: heavy metal

 

 
This is one of the best basses i have ever played. i bought it and i was suprised at the low price. it could eassily be about 200 dollars more. the b-50 from esp ltd guitars has a unique open echoing sound. It sounds very good over a grunge or heavy metal pedal. although it has more of a heavy metal look you can adjust the nobs on it to give it a peaceful sound. this is a great bass.
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ESP B-50 LTD Bass Customer Review

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Submitted: 5/21/2009
Style of Music: Metal, Rock, Jazz
Musical Experience: Active Musician

 

 
Feature:
The volume knob came loose after I bought it, but that doesn't really affect tone. Tuners are sensitive to the perfect degree.

Quality:
Again, the volume knob kills. Other than that though...I wouldn't be nervous taking it without a backup. Originally, I had only one beaten up strap between both my basses (still can't afford another case), when that strap popped off and my bass hit the floor, I found no damage to anything of the bass.

Value:
IF YOU WANT A GOOD DEAL ON A BASS, YOU NEED TO BUY THIS!!! Like many of those reading this, I'm a high school bassist trying to pay for my passion. When I spend over $200, it better be on something worthwhile. Well, mission accomplished.

Desirability:
This bass redefines "plain black bass." It's not plain...it's infinitely sexy.

Sound:
I play this bass through an SWR working pro 10 and more than a few of my friends tell me "sex comes from that amp." I'm only told that while playing this bass, not my other (Yamaha BB200). It has a deep tone that really packs in the punch where it matters.

Ease of Use:
I love playing it. I'm female, so naturally i have smaller hands (proof of my small hands: I also play pro violin). Despite, I have no problems hitting notes without buzzing .

Overall:
I don't plan on replacing my black maiden for years. Even when that day comes, I'm not trading it in, it stays on as my back-up. *I didn't know where to put this: after hearing my new bass for the first time, my keyboard and guitar teacher restocked the school basses, with ESP LTD B-50s.

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