ESP LTD B-155DX 5-String Bass Guitar 

Comments about ESP LTD B-155DX 5-String Bass Guitar:

This bass is pretty awesome. The body is lightweight. Aside from a few flaws with the frets buzzing from time to time and the neck Dive, I would suggest this bass to anyone who is thinking about buying a 5 string bass. The tone is beautiful, especially when I play it through a 1x15. I play in a church worship band as well as a punk pop band, I would probably keep it away from the punk pop band, as 4 strings with the high to mid sound are better for that, but it is amazing for rounding out the bottom of your music.

Comments about ESP LTD B-155DX 5-String Bass Guitar:

Everything about this guitar is just what you need great price,smooth playing,great sound all rolled up in one great package.
This is my first 5-string bass i've used nothing but 4 string up to this point other than getting used to the fith string the next is not much bigger than my old 4 strings very easy to play. I gig out with this guitar it is light enough not to wear out my shoulder after 4 hours playing. The blue finish is awsome.
The sound it makes is second to none so clear with the avtice pickups.
For the price I can see myself buying another soon just to have another.

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In this price range, you're not going to find much better. It will require some upkeep for proper gigging shape, but it's a beautiful looking bass with a solid sound. Buy yourself some straplocks or a locking strap, a good brand of strings, and you've got an excellent setup.
The pickups sound great (though I prefer dual volume to volume-fader controls), the tuners and bridge are very good at keeping you in tune even if you pound the strings to death as I occasionally do when playing in a percussive, Les Claypool style. The onboard preamp is good for a bit of tone shaping, but if you've already got a good sound running at your amp, you can leave it flat. If your amp has less control available (my Crate practice amp is very minimal), it can be very helpful.
The bass looks much more attractive in real life than the pictures make it look. I like the headstock shape, though it's not for everybody. You will definitely have to work to keep it set up well- the extra tension from the additional string means that the bass is super sensitive to changes in humidity and temperature. If you aren't good at setting up your own instruments, you'll be running to your tech frequently to keep it in playable shape. That said, when it's set right, it plays very well. The string spacing is nice and tight, which can make slapping a bit tricky but makes it easier to play fast.
Considering what you're getting out of the bass, it's a great price. It's not the greatest thing ever, but if you're looking for a 5 string that won't break the bank, it's a great starting point. I have no issues gigging or recording with it.

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Ok, i bought this bass from a different web site but this is still the same bass as it was there. i know alot of people do buisiness here as well as myself, so thiught i'd take this opritunity while im away from the band for a few hours to tell you about this bass. it's great for the price and the features are absolutly amazing, this in my opinion is the best bass in the b-series. so if your looking to rock the stage or even abasement or bedroom, this is the way to go.

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The COLOR is amazing. Small details like mother of pearl dots on the fretboard, on board EQ makes everything easier, more fun. I waited forever and a day to get this particular color and model and am delighted with my decision. Get it. You'll love it.

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I Have owned this bass. while I owned the Ltd-B155XD was my favorite bass it had an awesome quality bass the sound quality was amazing as were the # of sounds i could get out of it. The 3 Band Eq Gives It the ability to be very versitile. This is the only bass i've ever had that i would consider rebuying. For those of you wandering why I sold it, Well money became tight and i wanted to keep eating. The action was Perfect from the factory I have never had any fret issues (The Xj fretts are very responsive and clean) nor, where there any signs of a warped neck which i have had on more expensive basses. THe only Problem I ever had with This Bass Was that it is only a 34" scale the company I ordered it from was advertising it as a 35", so the B string was not as responsive as i wanted it to be. however if youdont lay iinto the string it sounds great. it's especally good if you have short fingers, the neck isnt so big that it cant be played. All in all a good bass That i would recomend to anyone looking for a cheeper 5 string. For Thos of you who are deturred by the floppy b string I mentioned Earlier I would recomend the ESP LTD F-155DX the electronics seem to be the came and it's a 35" scale so that low B wont be flopy. All in all the LTD B-155XD is a great buy. I hope this is helpfull in your decision making prosses.

Comments about ESP LTD B-155DX 5-String Bass Guitar:

This is my first 5 string. I researched this and it was the best in class. No supprises except it has exceeded my expectations. Being able to eq the sound onboard is new and kind of cool. I love the way it feels, I cannot wait to change strings though. Fit and finish is superior and this guitar looks awesome. I actually love the way the pickups sound.

Comments about ESP LTD B-155DX 5-String Bass Guitar:

Pros: alot of good features such as the active pickups and EQ, great neck which makes the transition from a four to a five easy, comfortable to play, light weight, 24 frets, wont bust your bank, sick A$$ color, and the list goes on.Cons: strings are kinda cheesy, but thats expected with all stock strings. there isn't anything bad about this bass, its a great bass that you will enjoy playing on.

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This bass is perfect for you if it is your first five string. The value in comparison to the quality is the best I've ever seen for a bass and let's face it, it looks SWEET. The only issues I have with this one is that when I got it through the mail, the action was all messed up, but it didn't take too long to fix so I cant really complain. Secondly, the pickups on mine were not nearly as hot and receptive as other ESPs I've used. The EQ is adequate, what you would expect for the price, but it does have a nice tone for pretty much every type of music that you would want to play. I'd have to say that this would be a good second bass, but I would also have to say that if I had an extra $150 to spend, I would consider looking for something else.

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This bass is phenomenal. I have played everything from jazz, to Gospel, to rock, and this bass has it all. Great low end, an awesome pop, and all around great sound. It's just a pleasure to play!!