ESP LTD B-205SM Fretless Bass Guitar in Natural Satin Finish

The B-205SM delivers the smooth, expressive character of a fretless instrument with a refined feel in hand. Its extra thin U-shaped neck pairs comfortably with the responsive 5-piece maple/jatoba construction, while the spalted maple top over ash provides both visual appeal and tonal clarity. This is an instrument built for players serious about fretless technique and tone shaping.

Playability & Build

The 34" scale with bolt-on construction ensures stable intonation and efficient neck response, while the roasted jatoba fingerboard with 24 clearly marked fret indicators guides placement without restricting the expressive slides and bends that define fretless playing. The 45mm molded nut accommodates traditional fingerstyle technique across the string width, and the 400mm fingerboard radius provides a comfortable, playable arc for both seated and standing positions.

Tone & Electronics

The paired passive ESP Designed SB-5 pickups capture detailed low-end articulation and midrange definition, fed through the active ABQ-3 3-band EQ with precise boost/cut control over bass, mids, and treble. The ESP BB-605 bridge with individual saddles and strings-thru-body design maximizes sustain and resonance, giving you both expressive tone shaping and rock-solid intonation stability.

Key Features

• Ash body with spalted maple top
• Bolt-on construction with 34" scale
• 5-piece maple/jatoba extra thin U-shaped neck
• Roasted jatoba fingerboard (fretless with 24 marked fret indicators)
• 400mm fingerboard radius
• 45mm molded nut
• 5-string configuration
• Passive ESP Designed SB-5 pickups
• Active ABQ-3 3-band EQ
• Black nickel hardware
• ESP BB-605 bridge with 5 individual saddles and strings-thru-body design
• Natural Satin finish

The B-205SM combines responsive construction, versatile active electronics, and fretless expressiveness in a professionally finished package ready for studio and live work.

This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections consisting of light blemishes and surface marks on the natural stain finish. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the bass. You'll receive a premium ESP LTD fretless bass at a significant B-Stock discount while maintaining full manufacturer warranty coverage.