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NBD - ESP LTD B205 SM

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Crusher47, Feb 14, 2018.

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  1. Feb 14, 2018 #1
    Crusher47

    Crusher47 Tattoo'ed Freak

    Apr 12, 2014
    Fort Worth, TX
    My first 5 string! I was really hesitant to get this since I have enough trouble playing a 4 string, but wanted to branch out a little and when I saw one of these at my local GC, I instantly fell in love with it. If I were to build a custom bass, this would be it... Ash body w/spaulted maple top, black chrome hardware, see thru black finish to appear dark gray, matching headstock. Enough blabbering, onto the pics...

    Box...
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    Box within a box, not packed too securely though :(
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    First time ever during an unboxing, my daughter's cat wants to check it out too...
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    Nosy cat approves...
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    And here she is... it looks kind of brown in the pics, but it is gray in person...weird...
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  2. Feb 14, 2018 #2
    Crusher47

    Crusher47 Tattoo'ed Freak

    Apr 12, 2014
    Fort Worth, TX
    Moar pics...
    Body closeup..
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    Full shot...
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    Nice grain...
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    Headstock...
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    Again, looks brown in the pics, but it's gray in person...
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  3. Feb 14, 2018 #3
    maplenecked

    maplenecked

    Dec 1, 2017
    Honolulu
    Sweet lookin! Congrats
     
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  4. Feb 14, 2018 #4
    Eon Sky

    Eon Sky Supporting Member

    Jul 7, 2013
    Pacific Northwest
    Loving that grain on the front! What is it with cats and basses?!
     
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  5. Feb 15, 2018 #5
    Wisebass

    Wisebass

    Jan 12, 2017
    Lost in Space
    Hi man :)

    this had to come :thumbsup: (sooner or later :D)

    Nice axe! Enjoy! Happy NBD :hyper::hyper::hyper:

    Wise(b)ass

    edit: What's next? A fretless?
     
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  6. Feb 15, 2018 #6
    tat2clod

    tat2clod

    Nov 19, 2011
    Bloomington IN
    Congratulations on your NBD she’s a looker I played a similar LTD awhile back and was pleasantly surprised enjoy the new addition.
     
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  7. Feb 15, 2018 #7
    Maxdusty

    Maxdusty

    Mar 9, 2012
    Michigan USA
    Congratulations - sweet looking bass. LTD does make some really nice quality basses.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2018 #8
    JRA

    JRA my words = opinion Gold Supporting Member

    Oct 28, 2013
    Indianapolis and Cincinnati
    that bass looks great! congrats on your new instrument! :thumbsup:

    yep, OP: waiting to see your fretless! :D
     
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  9. Feb 15, 2018 #9
    dbbltime

    dbbltime

    Oct 5, 2014
    NRH, Texas
    As you might say, that bass is gorgeous.
     
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  10. Feb 15, 2018 #10
    Supadope

    Supadope Supporting Member

    Nov 30, 2015
    Louisville
    My goal is to leave the world a cooler place than when I arrived.
    Nice!

    If you’re anything like me, you’re going to be addicted to that low B. Five years from now you’ll be posting about how you don’t play 4’s any more.
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2018 #11
    Crusher47

    Crusher47 Tattoo'ed Freak

    Apr 12, 2014
    Fort Worth, TX
    Thanks everyone!
     
  12. Feb 15, 2018 #12
    gwangi

    gwangi

    Jul 4, 2009
    Forbidden Valley
    Hey CONGRATS!!!! AWESOME bass!!!!
     
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  13. Feb 16, 2018 #13
    phillybass101

    phillybass101

    Jan 12, 2011
    Artist, Trickfish Amplification Bartolini Emerging Artist, MTD Kingston Emerging Artist. Artist, Tsunami Cables
    Further down the road....a set of Aggie DCB's mated with a Bart NTMB 5.4 pre and Bam!!! Look out.
     
  14. Aug 19, 2018 #14
    BaltoNealio

    BaltoNealio

    Nov 19, 2016
    Laurel, Maryland
    Congrats on your purchase! I first bought a fretless B204SM in natural satin finish and enjoyed it so much, I bought the same bass you're displaying here. You're right, btw, it's a smoky-ish charcoal gray hue, not in the brown spectrum AT ALL. This LTD line is in the heavyweight class, but with a good strap, and due to its nice balance, the weight isn't really much of an issue (for me). The pickups and eq, mated with a solid amp--mine is a Fender Rumble 500--make finding "my sound" a breeze...and with a Tech21 SansAmp it is a righteous beast of tone, vibe, and driving thump 'n grind! I use mine for jazz, rock, and styles in between, because it's one versatile axe.
     
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  15. Aug 19, 2018 #15
    JACink

    JACink

    Mar 9, 2011
    Spain
    Congratulations, a very nice bass you have there!!

    I have had mine for a few years now and it still remains my only 5er (except for an ABG) as I don't feel I need anything else!

    I though about getting a 6er in the charcoal colour you have, my 5 string is the natural finished SM

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  16. Aug 19, 2018 #16
    gebass6

    gebass6 We're not all trying to play the same music. Supporting Member

    May 3, 2009
    Hiding in the comet's tail
    Something about the low vibrations on their whiskers.:wacky:drool
     
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  17. Aug 19, 2018 #17
    JGbassman

    JGbassman

    May 31, 2011
    The midwest. South of Lakes, North of Rocks.
    In this case, the cat is seeing a brand new box, not the bass. As soon as that bass is removed, I’m guessing kitty has moved in.
     
  18. Aug 19, 2018 #18
    Marty Forrer

    Marty Forrer

    Sep 27, 2000
    Napier, New Zealand.
    Anyone know the weight of these? Seems impossible to find the weight online.
     
  19. Aug 19, 2018 #19
    jeff7bass

    jeff7bass Inactive

    Apr 9, 2009
    Bassphemy!!
     
  20. Aug 20, 2018 #20
    Crusher47

    Crusher47 Tattoo'ed Freak

    Apr 12, 2014
    Fort Worth, TX
    I'm not at home to weigh it right now, but it's on the heavier side... I would say 10+ pounds for sure. It's not too bad with a wide strap but after about 45 minutes.....yeah :(
     
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