bass
Bass line (B, D, AP)
| Maker | LTD (by ESP) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Korea / Indonesia |
| Type | bass |
| Price | USD 649 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1996 |
| Status | current |
ESP's LTD bass line, spanning the bolt-on B series, the neck-through D series and the five-string AP models, aimed at working players.
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Why it matters
LTD covers the affordable end of ESP's catalogue, and the basses follow the same logic as the guitars: familiar outlines, modern hardware, prices well below the Japanese builds. The B, D and AP families differ mainly in construction, which affects weight and how the neck feels. Because the range is broad, the model code carries more information than the name on the headstock.
Note
LTD basses: B-series (bolt-on), D-series (neck-thru), AP (5-string).
Specifications
- Scale length: 863.6 mm (34 in)
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- Bolt-on and neck-through versions feel and weigh differently
- Four and five-string models sit in the same families, so check the code
- Active electronics rely on a battery, and a failing one changes the sound
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
universalrenote · 2009-05 · 63,825 views
An LTD D-4 bass is played to show its range across the fretboard.
ESP Guitars USA · 2019-12 · 45,250 views
“As a performer and educator, Nikki Stevens is a highly-respected multi-instrumental musician with years of experience both on stage and giving music lessons at all levels.”
Nikki Stevens plays an LTD AP-4 bass in ESP's own demo.