B-204SM FRETLESS

NATURAL SATIN

B-204SM FRETLESS
$599.00
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With its unique coloration and grain pattern highlights, spalted maple is a great look for a bass that stands out from the crowd. The B-204SM FL is an excellent choice in an affordable fretless bass that includes an ash body with a spalted maple top in Natural Satin finish, along with a thin U-shaped 5-piece maple/jatoba neck for excellent playing feel, and 24 clearly marked fret indicators to quickly hit the pitch you want. You also get passive ESP Designed SB-4 pickups, along with an active ABQ-3 EQ, and good-looking black nickel hardware. Available in Natural Satin finish.

Construction Bolt-On
Scale 34"
Body Ash
Top Spalted Maple
Neck 5Pc Maple/Jatoba
Fingerboard Roasted Jatoba
Fingerboard Radius 400mm
Finish NATURAL SATIN
Nut Width 40mm
Nut Type Molded
Neck Contour Thin U
Frets/Type Fretless (24 Fret Markers)
Hardware Color Black Nickel
Strap Button Standard
Tuners LTD
Bridge LTD BB-604 w/ String Thru
Neck PU ESP SB-4N
Bridge PU ESP SB-4B
Electronics Passive
Electronics Layout Volume/Balance/ABQ-3 3-Band Active EQ
Strings D'Addario XL165 (.045/.065/.085/.105)
Case Included N
Media
Comments
Tom A.

Just unpacked and plugged in the B-204 FL for its maiden voyage. Love the looks and feel. Will take some time to learn the settings and set up to match my preferences. Quick question: Is there an "Owners Manual" or specifications PDF for the B-204 that I can obtain? 

Roberto I.

I got the 5 strings fretless but I have to say that When I open the box I was fascinated about this beautiful bass but, when I started to play I realized that the B,  the E and the A strings buzzing against the fretboard well it should not happen with a bass with this budget anyway, I raised the the screws from the bridge all the way up but the buzzing still there‍♂️ I checked online to see what the hell can I do to solve the problem and at the end I unscrewed the neck a “little” after that seems ok, just the bridge B string screws is still all the way up and looks not well. End of the story, I’m not very happy with it , I expected a real solid and well settled up bass at this price, but I received something that I had to figure it out to let it sound discreetly.

Carl N.

sorry you had an issue with this, it wouldn't be recommended to mess around with the setup if you're unfamiliar with the process, if you need assistance you may reach out to our customer service team at customerservice@espguitars.com or https://www.espguitars.com/pages/support 

Bob I.

Have had mine for about 2 weeks and have had buzzing from about the 4th fret up on every string. To the point the were flat at the first frets. But I was able to fix the buzzing following an ESP reps suggestion after I emailed them today. Got back fast and replied fast. Not sure how far I turned it exactly but he said turn the truss rod left .010” -.020”. Did a little then tested a few times until it felt good and got to just a little to no buzz. Then made “very” slight adjustments at the bridge to correct. Now no buzzing. Have a sort of springy sound a the first fret on the E. I’ll just try another very minor adjustment later to fix that. Just make  sure to look down the neck towards the body to get the right direction. That was the hard part to figure out for me. Even with the reps clear instructions there is a still a little hesitance and uncertainty without a visual example. Only found one video in a dozen online that showed the turning in the actual direction with instruction that made it clear. Positioned mine between my legs like a cello. It took a little but was eventually able to get the the Allen wrench to seat properly and turn the truss rod. You’ll know when it’s turning. You’ll feel the resistance and then the movement. Good luck 

Paul B.

Had this bass 2 days now when I unpack the bass I was blown away with the look it is beautiful and sounds amazing my first fretless bass

Carl N.

glad you're enjoying it!

Kevin M.

I always wanted to try fretless and after decades of playing fretted I took the plunge.I love this bass it is so smooth and the neck is like butta'.It really is hard to believe this bass is a $500 one.The quality screams.My only regret is waiting till turning 64 to do it.

Carl N.

glad you are enjoying it

James O.

I have the b204 bass I need 3saddle

Carl N.

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