The ESP LTD B-205SM in Natural Satin extends the series' boutique appeal to five strings, pairing a figured spalted maple top over an ash body for rich looks and a balanced, resonant tone. The five-piece maple/jatoba bolt-on neck and rosewood fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets provide a stable, comfortable feel across the 34" scale, with the added low-B range players need for modern styles. ESP-designed SB-5 pickups and an ABQ-3 three-band active EQ deliver wide-ranging, sculptable tone from deep fundamentals to articulate highs. A string-through LTD BB-605 bridge boosts sustain and tuning stability, while black nickel hardware sets off the natural satin finish. It's a versatile, great-looking five-string that performs well beyond its price.
