A Solid Used Workhorse with Versatile P/J Tones
If you've been on the lookout for a reliable used electric bass that won't make you compromise on playability or tone, the ESP LTD B-50 is worth a serious look. It's a straightforward, no-frills instrument built around a proven formula — a solid basswood double-cutaway body, a fast-playing bolt-on maple neck, and a P/J pickup configuration that gives you real tonal range without overcomplicating your signal chain.
This used B-50 is in Very Good condition. The guitar is fully functional and will go through a full tech set up prior to shipping. It has Very Good Condition - Small Dent On Front Of Body and Normal Play Wear Noted. Please review the photos carefully for full condition.
Whether you're after that classic split-coil thump from the neck pickup or a brighter, edgier bite from the bridge, the B-50 lets you dial in both — or blend them together for something in between. It's a versatile platform that handles a wide range of styles without asking much of you in return.
Body and Construction
The B-50 is built around a solid basswood body in a double-cutaway shape. Basswood is a popular choice for electric basses and guitars at this price point because it's lightweight and produces a balanced, even tone across the frequency range. The body features contours on both the front and back, so it sits comfortably whether you're sitting at rehearsal or standing through a full set.
The bolt-on neck joint provides easy upper-fret access, and with 24 extra-jumbo frets on a 34" scale rosewood fingerboard, you have plenty of real estate to work with. Dot inlays keep navigation simple and clean.
Neck Feel and Playability
ESP's Thin U neck contour is one of the more comfortable profiles you'll find on a bass in this class. It's slim enough to move around quickly, but not so thin that it feels insubstantial. The maple neck adds a bit of brightness and snap to the overall tone, which pairs nicely with the warmer rosewood fingerboard. The 38mm nut width sits comfortably between narrow and wide, making it approachable for players of different hand sizes.
The 34" standard scale means standard-tension strings and familiar feel for anyone coming from a full-size electric bass. Access up to the 24th fret is genuinely usable, thanks to the sculpted neck pocket and the body's cutaway geometry.
Pickups and Electronics
The B-50 comes loaded with ESP's LDP (neck) and LDJ (bridge) pickups — a split P-style coil in the neck position and a single-coil J-style at the bridge. The neck pickup gives you full, round low-end with punchy mids, while the bridge pickup adds clarity and definition. Each pickup has its own volume control, and an active tone boost lets you push the signal when needed.
The result is a pickup setup that handles a wide range of playing styles — from fingerstyle R&B to picked rock and everything in between. It's a well-thought-out configuration that gives you genuine flexibility without requiring a complicated setup.
Product Features:
- Body: Solid basswood, double-cutaway with body contours
- Neck: Bolt-on maple, Thin U profile, 38mm nut width
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 34" scale length, 24 extra-jumbo frets
- Pickups: ESP LDP (P-style, neck) and LDJ (J-style, bridge)
- Electronics: Active tone boost, individual volume controls per pickup
- Hardware: Chrome hardware, LTD tuners and bridge
- Inlays: Dot inlays with model name at 12th fret
- String count: 4-string, standard EADG tuning
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Brand: ESP LTD
Model: B-50
SKU: U-B-50-BASS|IR0515235
Condition: Used
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