ESP F-205

Well, I`ve owned and played this bass for a few years now, it`s a 24 fret, agressively shaped 5 string bass guitar. Two emg active pickups, 2 volume knobs, 1 treble, mid and bass knob. With these controls you can shape your sound extensively - My rig consisted of
a Carvin R600 head, a peavey black widow 15" and a pair of 8"s for rehearsal and gigging.

I mail ordered mine via american musical supply - It came in a hard shell case and a crappy 1/4" cable.

I used this bass in 2 bands: the first was a death/speed metal band and then I gigged with homogenized pop rock group. I never had any problems finding the right sound...people like to dis the EMG active pickups but they sound GOOD! It`s not a super high end pickup, but it`s not garbage either...LOW noise, very transparent and adaptable sound...VERY VERSATILE!

This bass is built like a tank and I`ve dropped it on many occassions in a drunken stupor. Decent black finish but it`s quite vunerable to the belt buckle scratches and normal wear but here`s my philosophy "instruments are designed to be played, SO PLAY IT...they are not decorations you hang on your wall". This bass has a great neck, it was even in tune when UPS dropped it off, although the action was a little high for my taste. By the way, you can set the action fairly low...i seem to notice the G string can get some fret buzz around the 5th fret if you drop it too low.
This bass has great action, very fluid and fast with a mahogany neck, ebony fretboard - It has a heavy but really nice feel to it...almost empowering.

I have rehearsed on average 3 times a week, a show once a week, for 2 years on this bass...NEVER any problems, always stays in tune and rarely needs any adjustments. NO problems with the output jack being lose, or any parts comming lose. It`s built very well, I even like the stock strap buttons (they are a little oversized so you can drop your bass down around your knees if you felt like it).
I play this bass almost DAILY, it goes everywhere with me and I never had a backup or needed one.

The single drawback: Batteries, this thing will eat 9 volts - especially if you play a lot like I do. Keep extra batteries with you.

I`ve never had to call customer support and I`ve never had any warranty issues.

Awesome, VERY solid, sounds good but looks a little wierd.
I really like the 3 band parametric EQ, very good sound!

If it were lost or stolen I`d probably get something a little less wild looking (like a fender bassman), the body style is a tad agressive looking for my taste.

before this bass I`ve owned a fender bassman and an Ibanez SR885...The ESP reminds me a little of both my old basses - the feel of a bassman with the high tech sounds of the SR885 but WAY better executed because Ibanez is and always will be garbage. ESP builds a quality product!

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i thought that the bass sounds awesome because of the emg pick-ups. the guy who said that they sound stale and lifeless can suck my millimeter peter.

it couldn't get any better. i have never played a bass like this, perfect in every way. i love it and literaly kissed it.(DOnt worry, i have done it before)

it has gone through many types of weather and hasnt broken. ilove it, ilove it,i love it!!!!!!it was hard as crap to break on stage!

they were friendly.i would recommend this bass to anyone and everyone!!

i love it, i love it, i love it, i love it, i love it, i love it! i only wish it had a beer holder!

To start, its a Korean made Bass, Active 3-band EQ, and EMG Pick-ups. Its also got a 24 fret next which is really nice, rosewood, maple neck, with an mahogany body(I think) or alder, either way it rocks. The last this is it came with a ESP Deluxe Hardshell case

I played mostly Metal when i bought it, but now my interest have turned to Jazz and still some metal. The sound it so boundless on this bass. It can have a fat jazz tone, then with a turn of a few nobs, be a metal machine. Saying this bass was a steal for 599 is a understatement.

Finish was great. Gun Metal Blue is nice, althought, the blue is nothing like the ones on my guns, its still very nice and metallic. The action very low for a 5 string, and there was no fret buzz, so I was very very happy with it.

EMG's and active 3-band EQ onboard, neck playability is great, balanced weight good. Bass keeps getting better more I play it. I have played a few places with friends with it, held up great. I even bumpped a few things with it, not a scratch.

I have called ESP for info about things and about getting new parts from them. Left a message, got called the next day to friendly, easy to talk to people. Great job ESP.

Great bass, Hands down. 599 mail order, can't beat it.