ESP LTD TL-5, Natural Gloss

Full Description

Versatility you'll forever appreciate

Distinctive, authentic, versatile. Bringing you all the qualities you expect from a quality spruce and mahogany combo. But with even more sonic opportunities. If you're a bassist looking for the best of both acoustic and electric worlds. Stop right here. As this LTD TL-5 has answered all your playing prayers. Blending rich, thick, dynamic, distinctive acoustic tone with an electric nature.

Known among many players as the most 'classic' acoustic tone on the market. A spruce and mahogany build is certain to spark creativity. No matter your mood. It's classy, and keeps up with your genre-hopping mood, as well as jams of all vibes. Explore a rich, warm, punchy, deliciously dynamic tone with an incredible response to your individuality. So you can always play your way. From smooth, thick and funky to past-paced, punchy, and articulate, the TL-5 has you covered. A bass that can handle your demands, and one that'll excel throughout a multitude of sonic scenarios. Plus, with five strings, you have a bass with even more depth, thickness, and tonal possibilities. Tasty.

Dare to be different - calling all bassists

Freedom. A place where creativity reigns. The TL-5 prides on its electric feel, and acoustic influence. You already know it sounds sublime, and it responds to your every mood. But you want pure playability too. An instrument that feels right in your hands. Well, the legends at ESP gave this TL-5 a sleek, tinline body with a stylish Florentine cutaway for that very purpose. Ensuring precision playability that creates the perfect platform for true expression. And sonic experimentation. Pair that with a three-piece mahogany neck with a thin ''U''-shaped profile and a roasted jotoba fingerboard, and you have the ultimate instrument for unleashing sonic mayhem. So dig deep into the depth of your imagination, and have peace of mind you'll be flying up and down this TL-5's neck without restriction. Every time.

Pristine live sound

How it should be. With Fishman electronics, live performance is everything you crave. Pure, natural, spine-chilling. This is an experience you'll cherish, one that aids your true persona to really shine. And, ESP know the quality of your live sound, matters. Bringing you electronics from a company with a world renowned rep, so you know your live tone is certain to ooze class.

It has a meticulous design that faithfully captures all the TL-5's tasty tonal charm, and delivers it all with impact. In any live setting, from the stage to the studio, you have heaps of tonal flavour to experiment with. Explore wide-reaching dynamics and a thick, rumbling richness you want from your bass. Plus, with a Fishman preamp too, you have plenty of control over your tone. And the chance to really inject your individual flair. Raise the roof on any venue, and fill your crowd with rhythm and bring the funk, soul, pop, jazz, R&B, reggae, and much more. As this TL-5 puts no limits on your performance...

Specifications

• Product: ESP LTD TL-5, Natural Gloss

Body & Bridge

• Top Material: Spruce
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Type: ESP Thinline w/ Florentine Cutaway
• Bridge Material: Jatoba w/ Molded Saddle
• Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Natural

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: 3-Pc Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Thin U
• Fingerboard Material: Roasted Jatoba
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 22 J
• Scale Length: 34''
• Nut Material: Graphtech NuBone XB
• Nut Width: 45 mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Grover
• Strings: D'Addario PBB170-5 (.045/.065/.085/.100/.130)
• Bridge Pickup: Fishman SONICORE Pickup
• Electronics:Fishman TL-3 Preamp w/ Onboard Tuner