Key Features
- Innovation meets legend with the coil splitting Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups
- Built for the energetic performer - extra thin "U" shaped 5-piece maple/purpleheart neck
- Equipped with 2-band EQ with a 3-way mini switch to release different tones
- ESP have provided an axe that will allow you to reach new limits
ESP LTD F-1005, See Thru Black Overview
Your favourite guitar - but better. Transform into a bass legend. ESP have outdone themselves with the ESP LTD F-1005. This iconic axe has taken the F series' reputation to the next level packing insane features into its wickedly sculpted body. Get ready for a new breed of bass. Bring smoking hot fire to your performances with pickups that offer striking innovation. This beast is equipped with Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups that are capable of emitting a multitude of voices via coil-splitting at the hands of a push-pull volume control as well as 2-band EQ which is reined by a three-way switch.
Become possessed by musical greatness as you shred with aggression and articulation. This all comes from a seven-piece maple/purpleheart neck and Macassar ebony fretboard that ply your hands with the comfort they need to release your energy over the five strings. Keep your crowd screaming all night. The F1005 is crafted with a mahogany body and flamed maple top that boosts your sustain to keep your meaty basslines roaring out for miles and maximising your audience's energy. Feed from this energy. Your hands will sear up and down the extra thin U neck pushing your boundaries.
ESP have upped their game - it's time for you to do the same.
Product Ref: 153382
Full Description
View Full DescriptionBass tone that conquers all
You've never had a bass that sounds like this before. ESP have loaded the F-1005 with Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar pickups that allow you to intricately shape your tone and create a sound that's completely individual. Helping you locate this new sonic is two-band EQ. Tweak the bass and treble frequencies to suit the pitch you're playing at whether it’s deep, driving riffs at the low end, or scintillating bass solos at the top of the fretboard.
But that's just the beginning. The sonic capabilities of this guitar are truly remarkable. It comes equipped with a three-way toggle voicing switch, letting you experiment with classic, funk, and modern bass sounds. Say hello to a superbly diverse tonal range that’s ready to spice up your music and make your playing the most distinctive part of any song.
Incredible clarity
Sound quality. Something you should never be made to compromise on. Well don't worry because you don't have to. Not only are the Fishman electronics brilliant for giving you an individual sound, they also offer fantastic audio fidelity. Your basslines will be delivered with sparkling clarity, ensuring that your playing always sounds clear and sharp. What's more, the pickup's amazing sound quality at high output means you can play at loud volumes without the fear of noise interference ruining your sound. As a result, your exhilarating bass playing will always cut through the mix with accuracy and definition.
High-performance playability
You're not messing about. You want every second you're playing to be a joy. The F-1004 offers you this with a five-piece maple/Purple Heart neck that's extremely sleek to the touch. This means you'll be able to smoothly glide from note to note, even at super-high speed. You'll enjoy total comfort, too. The neck's extra thin, "U"-shaped profile will fit snugly in your hand without restriction. It's been intricately crafted to fit into the contours of your fretting hand, so cramp will be a thing of the past. Play on for hours without hand strain or soreness holding you back.
Supremely stylish
If the amazing sound that this bass provides isn't already enough, just look at it. Esp have packed all of this sonic power into a guitar that looks amazing. The see thru black finish reflects the dark, deep depths you'll take your music to while the gorgeous flamed maple top adds a stunning pattern to the bass' body. It's completed with matching black hardware making it distinctive and undeniably stunning. You've finally found a guitar that craves the stage as much as you.
Specifications
- Product: ESP LTD F-1005, See Thru Black
- Code: 316560
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Shape: Double Cutaway
- Body Finish: Flamed Maple
- Colour: See Thru Black
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Purple Heart
- Neck Shape: Extra Thin U
- Fingerboard Material: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 400mm
- Fingerboard Inlays: White Dots
- Number of Frets: 24
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- String Nut: Molded
- Nut Width: 45mm
- Scale Length: 35"
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Tuning Machines: Grover
- Bridge: Hipshot A Style
- Control Knobs: Black
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence SB-1
- Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence SB-1
- Electronics: Active
- Electronics Layout: Volume(Push/Pull)/Balance/Fishman 2-Band EQ/3-Way Mini Switch Voice Select
Miscellaneous
- Strings: D'Addario XL165 (.045/.065/.085/.105)
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