Thousand of players around the world have turned to the LTD B-205SM which, despite its affordable price, is one of the finest basses in its class. This bass has an ash body, but is topped with gorgeous spalted maple, giving your bass both a tough-looking and high-class feel at the same time. Every bass player needs a five-string instrument to perform modern playing styles. This is a great choice for an addition to your bass arsenal!

The 5-String Bass You Need

If you're a bass player, you know that sometimes 'E' just isn't low enough. Play all music styles by extending your lower range!

Great-Looking Spalted Maple Top

The first thing you usually don't find on an affordable bass is a beautiful top wood. The B-205SM delivers awesome spalted maple over its ash body.

ESP Designed Pickups and Active EQ

The pair of SB-5 pickups are combined with an ABQ-3 active 3-band EQ, with individual low, mid, and high frequency controls for excellent tone sculpting.