AP-4 BLACK METAL

BLACK SATIN

43 Comments

Player Grade Available, AP Series Player Grade

$999.00

As the first bass to join our acclaimed LTD Black Metal Series, the AP-4 Black Metal offers the classic shape of the AP Series basses, with a bolt-on maple neck and an alder body, but adds the distinctive menacing cosmetic vibe of Black Satin finish, all black hardware, a black LTD logo on the reversed headstock, and glow-in-the-dark side markers. The bass includes pro-quality components including Grover tuners, a Babicz FCH-4 bridge, and a single EMG 35CS pickup.

Specifications

Construction Bolt-On

Scale 34"

Body Alder

Neck Maple

Fingerboard Macassar Ebony

Fingerboard Radius 400mm

Finish BLACK SATIN

Nut Width 38mm

Nut Type Molded

Neck Contour Thin U

Frets/Type 21 XJ Stainless Steel

Hardware Color Black

Strap Button Standard

Tuners Grover

Bridge Babicz FCH-4

Bridge PU EMG 35CS

Electronics Active

Electronics Layout Volume

Strings D'Addario XL165 (.045/.065/.085/.105)

Case

AP BASS FORM FIT CASE

Case Included N

Media

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Frank C. wrote October 04, 2021 08:40

Got this from Thomann and must say that this bass shreds. Light and handy, it has a perfect metal sound. Very good bridge and materials. With a little effort got in on drop B tuning and it rocks.

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Nick R. wrote March 19, 2021 01:52

I just purchased this bass from my local Guitar Center, been oogling it for months now and finally decided it was time. AND This bass shreds! it is an absolute metal riff monster, but it's also pretty tight for slapping and tapping. It definitely shines the most when you are just hammering some good old death metal. I recommend this bass to anyone that wants a simple set up with all the tone you could possibly desire in one clean, evile package lol.

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Todd B. ESP wrote March 19, 2021 21:55

Hi Nick, We're happy to hear how much you like your bass and that it is versatile while also very simple. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments here.

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Nomiis wrote January 21, 2021 20:46

I would love to have one of these in BEAD. Any chance this kind of tuning is ever going to be released? Getting a bit tired of customising EADG basses. Who needs a g-string anyways Wink