ESP LTD B-55FM Electric Bass, 5-String

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ESP LTD B-55FM Electric Bass, 5-String, Dark Brown Sunburst
ESP LTD B-55FM Electric Bass, 5-String, Dark Brown Sunburst
From funk to metal, the B-55FM is an affordable 5-string that can do it all.

A unique take on ESP's popular B-series, the B-55FM is a 5-string bass with a brilliant flamed maple top. The B-series has always been celebrated for its sonic versatility, and the B-55FM is no exception. The use of two distinct ESP LDP pickups with an ATB-1 active tone boost provides a huge range of tone to explore. Whether driving with metal fury or slapping a funky riff, the B-55FM is up to the task. The maple neck is built with a thin U contour for extreme comfort and playability. Featuring a 34-inch scale and 24 XJ frets, the ESP B-55FM is a versatile bass at an fantastic price.

Features:

- Gorgeous flamed maple top
- Dual ESP LDJ pickups
- ESP ATB-1 active tone boost providing a wide range of tones to work with
- Thin U neck contour on maple neck for extreme playability
- Chrome hardware and ESP tuners

- Bolt-On Construction
- 34" Scale
- Basswood Body
- Flamed Maple Top
- Maple Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- 43mm Standard Nut
- Thin U Neck Contour
- 24 XJ Frets
- Chrome Hardware
- ESP Tuners
- ESP DB-5 Bridge
- ESP LDJ (B) / LDP (N) p.u.
- ESP ATB-1 Active Tone Boost

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-423-8388

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted May 10, 2012 by scott kile in marcellus, MI

"ESP B - 55 FM"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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Just like other reviews for the ESP B - 55, this is very good quality for the price. Obviously, I had to make some adjustments from how it was set up when I received it. After that was complete, I find it to be a very nice guitar. Plays great, looks great and has a nice tone to it. The only two negatives are this : The pickups sound good and have a nice tone but they are pretty weak. You will need to have a more powerful amp or a pickup booster pedal to compensate. Also the tone knob does not do much. If you turn the treble down , the volume drops substantially. Needs to be wide open to get the full effect of the pickups which are weak to begin with. Other than those two issues it is very nice for the money.

Musical Background:

Been playing Bass Guitar for 34 years. Play most weekends. Clubs, Festivals, Casinos

Musical Style:

Country / Country Rock, Classic Rock
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