ESP Introduces Classic Styled LTD AP-204 Bass

ESP unveiled the LTD AP-204 at this year’s NAMM Show, calling it a “modernized update of a classic shape for contemporary music styles.” The bass, which comes in Charcoal Metallic and Burgundy Burst finishes, is fitted with a set of ESP-designed P/J pickups.

ESP LTD AP-204 BGB Bass

The bass is built with bolt-on construction featuring a mahogany body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard. The neck sports a thin U-shape neck profile with 21 XJ frets. Hardware includes an LTD DB-4 bridge and LTD tuners.

ESP LTD AP-204 CHM Bass

The ESP LTD AP-204 is available now with a street price of $399.99.

ESP LTD AP-204 Bass Specs:

Construction:Bolt-On
Scale:34″
Body:Mahogany
Neck:Maple
Fingerboard:Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius:400mm
Finish:Burgundy Burst
Nut Width:38mm
Nut Type:Molded
Neck Contour:Thin U
Frets/Type:21 XJ
Hardware Color:Chrome
Strap Button:Standard
Tuners:LTD
Bridge:LTD DB-4
Neck PU:ESP Designed LDP
Bridge PU:ESP Designed LDJ
Electronics:Passive
Electronics Layout:Vol/Bal/ABQ-2 2-Band EQ(Stack)
Case:CSURVBASSFF (Not Included)

For more information:
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  1. Mark S Beretta

    Nice bass , nice price , I will never understand why Fender don’t use a better bridge or put screw slots so the string don’t move left to right making contact with other saddles.
    Intonation Violation ,,,