ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX Electric Bass Guitar - Red Burst

Bold, versatile and visually striking, the ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX bass guitar delivers pro-grade performance and a boutique-inspired aesthetic at an accessible price. This modern take on a classic silhouette features a resonant poplar body topped with a stunning poplar burl cap, offering an exotic, high-end look that showcases the natural figure of the grain. The thin U-shaped roasted maple neck provides a smooth, fast playing surface and enhanced stability, while a rosewood fingerboard with 21 extra-jumbo frets ensures comfortable playability for any style. At its sonic core is a versatile PJ pickup configuration: an ESP-designed LPB split-coil in the neck for iconic, thumping lows and an LJB single-coil at the bridge for articulate, mid-forward growl. Rounded out with a reliable LTD DB-4 bridge and an intuitive active tone boost, the Surveyor-204DX bass is a stage-ready workhorse built for players who need total tonal authority.

Poplar Body With Burled Top for Resonant Tone and Eye-Catching Style

The LTD Surveyor-204DX’s lightweight poplar body delivers a full, balanced tone across the entire frequency spectrum, emphasizing punchy lows and articulate mids. The poplar burl top adds visual depth and individuality, with its natural knots and figured grain shining through the translucent finish. This combination ensures that the instrument not only sounds dynamic and resonant but also stands out on stage or in the studio. The body’s construction, paired with the fixed bridge, contributes to consistent sustain, clear note definition and a solid foundation for both rhythmic grooves and melodic leads.

Roasted Maple Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard for Speed and Comfort

The Surveyor-204DX bass features a thin U-shaped roasted maple neck engineered for stability and comfort, allowing for fast, smooth playing across the entire 34” scale. Roasting the maple enhances its density, reducing susceptibility to environmental changes while providing a snappy, responsive feel. The rosewood fingerboard offers warm tonal characteristics, smooth string response and 21 extra-jumbo frets for effortless fretting, hammer-ons and pull-offs. Dot inlays give clear position reference, making it easy to navigate even in dimly lit settings. Together, the neck and fingerboard create a platform built for speed, accuracy and long-lasting reliability.

PJ Pickup Configuration for Dynamic, Versatile Tone

Equipped with an ESP LJB single-coil bridge pickup and an LPB split-coil neck pickup, the Surveyor-204DX’s PJ configuration offers a wide tonal palette suitable for any style of music. The bridge pickup delivers punchy, focused lows and cutting mids perfect for driving rhythm lines, while the split-coil neck pickup provides warm, full tones ideal for smooth lead passages or fingerstyle work. A straightforward volume, balance and tone boost control layout allows you to dial in precise blends and shape your tone on the fly, making it equally effective in live performance or studio recording situations.

LTD DB-4 Fixed Bridge and Vintage-Style Tuners for Stability and Reliability

The fixed LTD DB-4 bridge anchors the strings securely, delivering precise intonation, solid tuning stability and enhanced sustain. Vintage-style LTD tuners provide smooth, reliable tuning adjustments while complementing the bass’s classic aesthetic. Black hardware ties the look together, offering a professional, understated finish. This combination ensures that the Surveyor-204DX maintains tuning accuracy during extended playing sessions and heavy gigging, while the robust bridge construction allows for consistent string tension and performance.

A Stage- and Studio-Ready Bass with Classic ESP Heritage

The ESP LTD Surveyor-204DX balances playability, tone and visual impact in a single, affordable instrument. Its resonant poplar body, burled top and thin U-shaped roasted maple neck provide fast, comfortable access across the frets, while the PJ pickup configuration offers a versatile tonal palette. Coupled with a fixed bridge, vintage-style tuners and intuitive controls, this bass delivers professional-grade performance for live gigs, recording sessions or practice. With the Surveyor-204DX, players get a dependable, expressive instrument that honors ESP’s legacy of quality and design while remaining accessible for modern musicians.