Item Reviews for: ESP LTD B204 Fretless Electric Bass Guitar  -  ESP B204SMFL LIST
ESP LTD B204 Fretless Electric Bass Guitar
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Setup is good and it sounds great out of the box

By: R. Brian Smith      Submitted: 9/27/2023

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Product Rating Product Review Setup is great and it sounds good right out of the box. The only issue is with the factory strings. They are not for a fretless bass unless you want your fretboard ruined.
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Underwhelming

By: Shane Travis      Submitted: 10/6/2022

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review First thing I noticed is you can feel where the frets are supposed to be so it doesn't feel or play like a true fretless. But on the plus side it has a nice balanced feel and would be great for a first time buy.
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this bass is exactly what i anticipated it would be.

By: Tim P.      Submitted: 8/6/2022

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review In the past, I've been hesitant to buy instruments unless I play them first. Since I bought this one, I would most likely buy another one online again. Great customer service and quick delivery. Thanks guys!!
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So much fun!

By: Jasen S      Submitted: 2/1/2021

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I am a new basis and I have been looking for a fretless. This bass is the perfect fit. I love the tone from the two humbuckers. If you are looking for a fun, affordable fretless. I guarantee, you cannot go wrong with this instrument!
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First Fretless bass, and not my last.

By: Jim      Submitted: 12/30/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This is my first fretless bass. The action is perfect, the neck is straight. The sound quality is the best ever. I would definitely be interested in the 5 string fretless.
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Best Entry Fretless Bass Ever

By: Fretless For Life      Submitted: 11/7/2020

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review By far the best bang for the buck for any bass I have owned. If you want to get into fretless basses, this is the way to go! The ESP pickups are crisp and clear with a great midtown range to help you cut through the mix. The neck is one of the smoothest and easiest to play, even challenging the feel of Ibanez Wizard necks. Comfortable, easy to play and light weight feel make this bass a great, easy to learn journey into the fretless world.
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Second Fretless Bass

By: Griffin Diaz      Submitted: 6/25/2020

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review Beautiful finish and setup right out of the box. Active EQ is easy to dial in once you’re familiar. My only complaint is that the factory setup came with nickel plated rounds, tend to eat up fretless necks. Definitely order Flatwound strings when considering a fretless bass, otherwise, this is a flawless bass for the price.
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Smooth as a baby's bottom

By: David delatorre      Submitted: 6/5/2020

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Product Review Strangest thing every time these yo ung ladies see the guitar they want to know if it's made out of wood I'm like of course it is the finish is so smooth the feeling of the guitar is so professional I wanted to fix my Frankenstein fretless but the electrical part was messed up so I went ahead and purchase this new ESP LTD I figured out how to dial in some sounds with it sound like an old stand-up Bass
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Why did I wait?

By: kevmac      Submitted: 9/22/2019

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3 people found this review helpful.

Product Review I finally worked up the nerve to go fretless and what was I waiting for.This bass is a beauty and the 5 piece neck is the most comfortable I've played and I own many basses including Spector,Guild,G&L and Carvin.The tone is rich and full with active tone controls to dial in the perfect sound from the ESP pickups that do a great job.It really nails the Jaco sound many seek from a fretless.For the price it is a total bargain.I can't put this baby down.It arrived in 2 days safe and sound and impressively packed to protect the amazing Spalted Maple Finish.If you have had the urge to play fretless do yourself a favor and check this one out.I doubt you'll regret it nor find a finer instrument for the money.
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Tone for days

By: Zig Borden      Submitted: 6/24/2019

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Product Review Wow the the action out of the box is just about perfect, controls are smooth as silk, pickups and electronics are a lot of fun.Top quality workmanship at a good price.
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Amazing yet simple with elegante design

By: Rambro      Submitted: 6/24/2019

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Product Review I have long for a fretless bass over the years and must I say WOW for a price under $600. I am impressed with such a simple and low priced bass guitar with a mid range tone and clean sounding pickups. So far it has been actively busy in my studio. ESP LTD has done a fabulous job and certainly highly recommend this to anyone looking to get a fretless bass. I was looking at a Fender non-USA fretless bass but I'm glad I didn't as I am happy with my B204.
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Sounds great

By: Jason Schempp      Submitted: 2/24/2019

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Wish I would of made this my first bass.
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Great value, lightweight, comes with nice strings

By: Justin      Submitted: 1/5/2019

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1 person found this review helpful.
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Product Review Really enjoying this bass. It’s light weight makes me carry it around more, and therefore play and practice more. The stock strings are D’addario, which sound great. Really nice touch on a sub $500 instrument. I’d normally drop $45 on Chromes the instant a new bass comes, but not time. Quality is impressive, spalted maple is really nice looking. Overall made me consider ESP guitars/bass as another option (I’m all Fender, aside from this instrument).
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Well worth the price. Lowered the action a bit and adjusted the neck. Plays and sounds great

By: William White      Submitted: 11/6/2018

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Product Review Well made and great playability
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Outstanding

By: Roger      Submitted: 8/9/2018

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2 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This bass is an outstanding value. First off it is beautiful to look at. The satin finish shows all of the woods beauty. The electronics are first rate and the set up was perfect. this is a fantastic bass.
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I Love This Bass!!!

By: Gresham McMillon      Submitted: 8/16/2016

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6 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review I bought this electric bass based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews I've read on several websites. It hasn't disappointed me. Great sound and fast neck, and easy on the back and shoulder!!!
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great choice

By: Steve      Submitted: 8/18/2013

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3 people found this review helpful.
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Product Review This bass is really sweet. My fretted Bass is a Fender Jazz. I've had it 15 yrs. or so and I have only played it twice since I got this ESP. The ESP has a faster neck and the tone is extreme. Very fun to play. MWaaaa. I love that sound. Quality is very nice so far. What can I say....Mwaaaaa Fast and easy. Full spectrum It's beautiful. When I opened the box my heart skipped a beat... so I repeated it in the next measure. I played countless basses before I made the purchase, most of them in a much higher bracket, well all of them in a much higher bracket. I was very reluctant to purchase this because of the price. But I am glad I did. Almost a nine month process. This bass just felt right for me. Good. I keep meaning to take it through a set up but then I start playing and get sidetracked.
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BEST I EVER HAD

By: Eddie B from Virginia      Submitted: 2/24/2012

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Well put together Its all good. sounds good.Iam sure it will sound even better with a set of flatwounds. I have small hands but i was all over this neck.controls are ok.light with just enought heft. Great for popping but also nice bottom. Wonderful,Sexy GREAT.Pluged it in and rocked the house