B-205SM - Natural Satin

LTD B-205SM 5-String Bass - Natural Satin

Stand out from the crowd with the LTD B-205SM 5-String Bass in Natural Satin. Available at Vera Guitars in Charlotte, NC, this affordable yet high-quality bass features a stunning spalted maple top with unique coloration and grain pattern highlights that make every instrument one-of-a-kind. With its ash body, thin U-shaped neck, and versatile active/passive electronics, the B-205SM delivers professional tone and playability at an exceptional price.

Stunning Spalted Maple Top

With its unique coloration and grain pattern highlights, spalted maple is a great look for a bass that stands out from the crowd. The spalted maple top showcases natural wood grain patterns that are different on every bass, giving you a truly unique instrument. The Natural Satin finish highlights the wood's beauty while providing a smooth, comfortable feel.

Premium Features:

• Ash Body: Resonant tonewood with excellent clarity and punch
• Spalted Maple Top: Unique grain patterns in Natural Satin finish
• 5-String Configuration: Extended range with low B string for deeper bass tones
• Thin U-Shaped 5-Piece Maple/Jatoba Neck: Excellent playing feel and stability
• Passive ESP Designed SB-5 Pickups: Warm, balanced tone
• Active ABQ-3 3-Band EQ: Comprehensive tone shaping
• Black Nickel Hardware: Good-looking appointments
• Natural Satin Finish: Showcases the spalted maple's beauty

Active/Passive Electronics

The B-205SM features passive ESP Designed SB-5 pickups paired with an active ABQ-3 3-band EQ, giving you the best of both worlds. The passive pickups deliver warm, natural bass tone, while the active 3-band EQ provides comprehensive tone shaping with bass, mid, and treble controls. This combination offers incredible versatility for any musical style.

5-String Extended Range

The 5-string configuration with low B string extends your range down to B0, opening up new sonic possibilities for modern music. Whether you're playing heavy rock, contemporary R&B, or jazz fusion, the extended range gives you access to deeper bass tones while maintaining excellent playability and balance.

Thin U-Shaped Neck

The thin U-shaped 5-piece maple/jatoba neck provides excellent playing feel and superior stability. The 5-piece construction resists warping and provides consistent playability, while the thin U profile makes fretting comfortable even with the wider 5-string spacing. This neck is built for all-night playing sessions.

Perfect For:

Whether you're a bassist seeking extended range and unique aesthetics, a rock player wanting 5-string power at an affordable price, a studio musician needing versatile active/passive electronics, or a player who appreciates spalted maple's distinctive beauty, this B-205SM delivers. Its combination of stunning spalted maple top, active/passive electronics, and professional playability makes it an exceptional value. Also available as a left-handed version and in See Thru Black Satin finish.

Visit our Charlotte, NC showroom to experience this LTD B-205SM 5-string bass in person and see the unique spalted maple grain patterns. Contact us for detailed photos, sound samples, or any questions about this stunning bass.