---
product_id: 12117961
title: "ESP LTD B-205SM Fretless - Natural Satin"
brand: "esp guitars"
price: "€ 1496.85"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Esp Guitars"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/12117961-esp-ltd-b-205sm-fretless-natural-satin
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# Spalted maple top elegance 5-string versatile range Dual SB-4 humbuckers power ESP LTD B-205SM Fretless - Natural Satin

**Brand:** esp guitars
**Price:** € 1496.85
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage with the fretless finesse of the LTD B-205SM – where tone meets timeless style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ESP LTD B-205SM Fretless - Natural Satin by esp guitars
- **How much does it cost?** € 1496.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/12117961-esp-ltd-b-205sm-fretless-natural-satin)

## Best For

- esp guitars enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted esp guitars brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rich, Resonant Body:** Crafted from lightweight swamp ash with a stunning spalted maple top finished in natural satin for visual and tonal depth.
- • **Extended Sonic Range:** 5-string setup including a low B string for deep growls that elevate your sound beyond the ordinary.
- • **Pro-Ready Build Quality:** 5-piece maple/rosewood neck ensures fast playability and durability for demanding gig and studio sessions.
- • **Powerful Dual Humbuckers:** Two SB-4 pickups deliver beefy, noise-free sustain perfect for jazz, funk, and cutting-edge solos.
- • **Expressive Fretless Precision:** Unlock smooth, nuanced tones with a fretless rosewood fingerboard designed for the discerning bassist.

## Overview

The ESP LTD B-205SM Fretless is a professional-grade 5-string electric bass featuring a unique spalted maple top and swamp ash body for rich resonance. Equipped with dual SB-4 humbucking pickups and a smooth rosewood fretless fingerboard on a 5-piece maple/rosewood neck, it offers versatile tonal expression ideal for jazz, funk, and modern bass lines. Finished in natural satin, this bass combines aesthetic elegance with robust build quality, making it a top choice for session musicians and serious players seeking both style and sonic depth.

## Description

The LTD B-205SMFL will give you the expanded sonic versatility that fretless basses are known for at a very affordable price. Players will love the extra low growl of the Low B string. Whether you are playing traditional jazz lines or playing the most up to the minute cutting edge solos, the LTD B-205SMFL Fretless Bass fits the bill. This expressive tone machine is a great choice for the session bassist who has to adapt to different genres and cover a variety of gigs. The body is constructed from Swamp Ash and features a Spalted Maple top. A translucent finish is applied; accentuating the beautiful grain pattern.

Review: It's easy to lose hours of time while playing on this thing - I've always enjoyed the warm, resonating sound of a fretless bass, but I've never been able to justify shelling out money for an instrument that might just end up collecting dust due to its limited applications. However, I already own several other LTD basses (F1550x, F205, and B204) and I love them all so I decided to take a chance on this one as my first fretless. It has quickly become one of my favorite instruments! The unique grain of the spalted maple makes this a gorgeous one-of-a-kind piece, and it plays as impressive as it looks. The lack of frets demand greater accuracy than a fretted bass would, but the neck feels thin and fast - it's very easy on the fingers and the construction is undoubtedly solid. The pickups (I prefer the one on the bridge) offer a full, beefy tone with lots of sustain and very little excess noise. This bass is indeed quite heavy, but it's well-balanced and sits comfortably on the shoulder if you have a decent/wide strap. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase. The bridge needed some minor adjustments to correct the intonation before I could use it, but a luthier/tech can easily set it up for you (or do it yourself with a 1.5mm allen wrench - there are plenty of tutorials online.) One thing to note when buying new strings: you'll need to make sure you buy "super long" strings or they might not sit properly in the nut. I'm personally a fan of light-gauge D'Addario Nickel-Wound XL's on all my LTDs (which is conveniently what they come pre-strung with.) However, I've noticed after a few weeks of regular playing that the strings have left slight indentations/scratches on the fretboard of this bass. I replaced them with Chrome XL (flatwound) strings, which make it sound and play even better, and will prevent further fretboard damage. Hands down, flatwounds are the way to go for a fretless.
Review: Nice sleeper bass. It Roars. Get you one. - Bought more or less blind from desertcart, bc I needed a backup in a hurry. It's now been my main bass for seven years, and the only reason it's four-star is the battery access cover plate. It's a major PITA. The rest of the bass is excellent in every respect. Fix y'all's cover plate with a magnet or something.

## Features

- 5-string Electric Bass with Spalted Maple Top
- 2 SB-4 Humbucking Pickups - Natural Satin
- 5-piece Maple/Rosewood Neck
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Ash Body

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GXMPRWA |
| Back Material Type | Ash Wood, Basswood, Maple |
| Best Sellers Rank | #88,972 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #189 in Electric Bass Guitars |
| Body Material Type | solid-wood |
| Brand | ESP GUITARS |
| Brand Name | ESP GUITARS |
| Color | Natural |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 16 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Satin Finish |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00840248029759 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | not included |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Instrument Size | 5-String |
| Item Dimensions | 44 x 16.33 x 5.67 inches |
| Item Type Name | ESP LTD B-205 Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 44 x 16.33 x 5.67 inches |
| Manufacturer | ESP Guitars |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 306676 |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | LB205SMFLNS |
| Model Number | LB205SMFLNS |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Size | 5-String |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material Type | Maple |
| UPC | 840248029759 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ESP
- **Size:** 5-String
- **Color:** Natural Satin
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 53 x 5 x 19 inches
- **Top Material Type:** Maple
- **Back Material Type:** Ash Wood, Maple, Basswood
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Finish Type:** Satin Finish
- **Instrument:** Bass Guitar
- **Operation Mode:** Manual

## Images

![ESP LTD B-205SM Fretless - Natural Satin - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-1OQsuVAL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's easy to lose hours of time while playing on this thing
*by N***R on February 25, 2019*

I've always enjoyed the warm, resonating sound of a fretless bass, but I've never been able to justify shelling out money for an instrument that might just end up collecting dust due to its limited applications. However, I already own several other LTD basses (F1550x, F205, and B204) and I love them all so I decided to take a chance on this one as my first fretless. It has quickly become one of my favorite instruments! The unique grain of the spalted maple makes this a gorgeous one-of-a-kind piece, and it plays as impressive as it looks. The lack of frets demand greater accuracy than a fretted bass would, but the neck feels thin and fast - it's very easy on the fingers and the construction is undoubtedly solid. The pickups (I prefer the one on the bridge) offer a full, beefy tone with lots of sustain and very little excess noise. This bass is indeed quite heavy, but it's well-balanced and sits comfortably on the shoulder if you have a decent/wide strap. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase. The bridge needed some minor adjustments to correct the intonation before I could use it, but a luthier/tech can easily set it up for you (or do it yourself with a 1.5mm allen wrench - there are plenty of tutorials online.) One thing to note when buying new strings: you'll need to make sure you buy "super long" strings or they might not sit properly in the nut. I'm personally a fan of light-gauge D'Addario Nickel-Wound XL's on all my LTDs (which is conveniently what they come pre-strung with.) However, I've noticed after a few weeks of regular playing that the strings have left slight indentations/scratches on the fretboard of this bass. I replaced them with Chrome XL (flatwound) strings, which make it sound and play even better, and will prevent further fretboard damage. Hands down, flatwounds are the way to go for a fretless.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice sleeper bass. It Roars. Get you one.
*by R***N on December 26, 2025*

Bought more or less blind from Amazon, bc I needed a backup in a hurry. It's now been my main bass for seven years, and the only reason it's four-star is the battery access cover plate. It's a major PITA. The rest of the bass is excellent in every respect. Fix y'all's cover plate with a magnet or something.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This thing is rumbly. Love it
*by T***R on February 28, 2024*

Always had a 4 string so the addition of the B string is awesome and who needs frets? It's great for slapping and plucking it's just going to take awhile to get used to the strings being closer together. This guitar will need to be set up. The neck and bridge both needed adjustment but that was 10 minutes max. If you don't know how to do it there are videos all over YouTube to show you how. I would definitely recommend this bass to anyone looking to move past a 4 string.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ESP LTD B-205SM FL Fretless Spalted Maple 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural Satin
- Ernie Ball Polypro Guitar Strap, White (P04036)
- Fender Rumble 2370200000 25 v3 Bass Combo Amplifier, Black

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*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-08-28*