Key Features
- Robust 7pc maple/jatoba neck and mahogany body allowing you to perform with energy
- Playability is enhanced by the thin "U" neck profile which makes hand transitions easy
- Roasted jatoba fretboard gives your fingers a smooth surface for better riffs
- Stunningly finished in black natural burst satin and black hardware
ESP LTD D-5, Black Natural Burst Satin Overview
The choice of the professional. Built for the serious players. The ESP LTD D-5 offers high quality for musicians who don't see bass as a hobby but as a lifestyle. The D series basses are a favourite amongst performers who need a robust axe that looks and sounds great. The D-5 has been updated to push this reputation even higher. Built with a 7-piece maple/jatoba neck and mahogany body, it can handle the life of a serious musician. So, take it on the road, to the studio and to rehearsal without worry.
Boasting ESP designed SB-5 pickups your output will articulate exactly how you want it to whether it's a beefy low end or throaty mid-range. Don't hold back. And, you'll always sound your best. The D-5 is equipped with Grover tuners and LTD bridges which will keep all five strings tuned to perfection no matter how passionate you get while performing.
Your quality skills matched with a quality design. You get everything you need to make an impact all packed into an eye-catching guitar with a black natural burst satin finish that is complemented by the roasted jatoba fretboard. This fretboard not only looks striking but will also give your fingers the comfort they need to shape incredible riffs and slides. This comfort is continued throughout the design. ESP have given the neck a thin "U" profile which encourages you to push your skills to their limit and set new horizons for your music. Give your music an iconic signature
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionConquer the stage with tone
Bass is important. But you already know this. So you also know how crucial it is to get a guitar with the right tone for your sound. Well, if you like high-output beefed up low ends and a mid-range that cuts through the mix then you’ll love the ESP designed SB-5 pickups loaded into this axe. What’s more, you can tweak away at the volume, balance, and ABQ-3 frequencies to suit the pitch you're playing. Force those deep, driving riffs at the low end, or scintillating bass solos through with ease.
Incredible clarity
Sound quality. Something you should never be made to compromise on. Well don't worry because you don't have to. Not only are the ESP designed SB-5 pickups brilliant for giving you an individual sound, but they also offer fantastic audio fidelity. Your basslines will be delivered with sparkling clarity, ensuring that your playing always sounds clear and sharp. Play at loud volumes without the fear of noise interference ruining your sound and experience exhilarating bass playing that will always have accuracy and definition.
High-performance playability
Every second you're playing will be a joy. A seven-piece maple/Jatoba neck that’s extremely sleek to the touch means you'll be able to smoothly glide from note to note, even at super-high speed. Plus, its thin, "U"-shaped profile will fit snugly in your hand without restriction. Play on for hours without hand strain or soreness holding you back. And do it in style. Just look at this guitar. ESP have packed all of this sonic power into a guitar that looks amazing. The black natural burst finish reflects the dark, deep depths you'll take your music to while the matching black hardware reinforces the distinctive nature. The stage awaits.
Specifications
- Product: ESP LTD D-5, Black Natural Burst Satin
- Code: 316558
- Series: D Series
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Shape: Double Cutaway
- Body Finish: Burled Poplar
- Colour: Black Natural Burst Satin
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: 7pc Maple/Jatoba
- Neck Shape: Thin "U"
- Fingerboard Material: Roasted Jatoba
- Fingerboard Radius: 400mm
- Fingerboard Inlays: Offset White Dots
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- String Nut: Molded
- Nut Width: 45mm
- Scale Length: 34"
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Tuning Machines: Grover
- Bridge: LTD BB-605 w/ String Thru
- Control Knobs: Black
- Bridge Pickup: ESP Designed SB-5B
- Neck Pickup: ESP Designed SB-5N
- Electronics: Active
- Electronics Layout: Volume/Balance/ABQ-3 3-Band EQ
Miscellaneous
- Strings: D'Addario XL (.045/.065/.085/.105/.125)
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