AP-4 BLACK METAL

BLACK SATIN

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Basses, LTD Basses, AP Series Basses, Black Metal Series Basses
    AP-4 BLACK METAL
    $899.00
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    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.

    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
    LTD AP-4 Black Metal Demo by Bonedo

    LTD AP-4 Black Metal Demo by Bonedo

    Jeff K.Jeff K.
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    Reviewing for German online music magazine Bonedo, bass player Rainer Wind takes you through a bunch of different styles and tones on the LTD AP-4 Black Metal bass, and proves that no matter what kind of music you play, this...
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      Frank C.
      Frank C. wrote

      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.
        Nick R. wrote

        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
          Todd B. ESP wrote

          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
            Nomiis wrote

            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

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              Carl N.
              Carl N. wrote

              if you have any questions you may reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com or https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support         

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                jose p.
                jose p. wrote

                Me gustaría probar este producto,cómo haría para formar parte de su catálago de artistas.

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                  Carl N.
                  Carl N. wrote

                  if you have any questions you may reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com or https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support 

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                    Matt H.
                    Matt H. wrote

                    Bought this a couple of months ago. Absolutely love it! It's light weight and sounds amazing. 

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                      Carl N.
                      Carl N. wrote

                      glad you're enjoying it!

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