ESP LTD B-404 Red Bass

ESP LTD B-404

The ESP LTD B-404 is a powerful and modern 4-string bass designed for serious players who demand aggressive tone, excellent sustain, and reliable performance for stage and studio use. Featuring premium tonewoods, neck-thru-style stability, and active EMG electronics, the B-404 is built to handle everything from heavy metal and hard rock to funk, progressive, and modern fusion styles.

Its flamed maple body top gives the bass a striking appearance, while the 5-piece maple/walnut neck delivers outstanding stability, sustain, and fast playability. Equipped with EMG active bass pickups and a versatile active EQ system, the B-404 offers tight lows, punchy mids, and clear articulation that easily cuts through any mix.

Specifications

• Construction: Bolt-On / Neck-Thru Style Feel
• Scale Length: 34"
• Body: Basswood
• Top: Flamed Maple
• Neck: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 400mm
• Frets: 24 Extra Jumbo Frets
• Nut Width: 40mm
• Neck Contour: Thin U
• Finish: See Thru Black / Transparent Finishes

Hardware

• Bridge: ESP String-Thru Bass Bridge
• Bridge Options: String-Thru-Body or Top-Load Configuration
• Tuners: ESP/LTD Tuners
• Hardware Color: Black Nickel

Electronics

• Pickups: EMG Active Bass Pickups
• Electronics: Active EQ Preamp
• Controls: Volume, Balance, Bass Boost/Cut, Treble Boost/Cut

Features

• Flamed maple top for premium appearance
• String-thru-body bridge for increased sustain and tighter attack
• Stable 5-piece maple/walnut neck construction
• Double-action truss rod for precise neck adjustment
• Powerful EMG active electronics for modern bass tones
• Comfortable fast-playing neck profile

The LTD B-404 combines aggressive styling, modern tone, and dependable hardware, making it a solid choice for bassists who need versatility, clarity, and powerful low-end performance.