Description
ESP LTD Orion-4 Signature Bass Guitar - Black Blast
Product Description:
Serving as the bedrock bass critically acclaimed Polish extreme metal band Behemoth since 2003, Orion’s namesake signature bass is designed to endure under the heaviest conditions. The offset swamp ash body is sandblasted for a texturally unique finish, housing a pair of Nordstrand Big Split pickups that are wired with a push/pull function for passive play, alongside dedicated 2-band EQ and balance knobs. A bolt-on 3-piece maple neck boasts 21 frets on its Macassar ebony fingerboard, delivering crisp, articulate sounds across the spectrum. Vintage-style tuners and a hipshot bridge bookend this 4-string’s 34-inch scale, hosting a thin “U” neck profile that’s comfortable in hand and engineered for dynamic action. Don’t let the elegant design mislead you — this powerhouse doesn’t pull its punches.
Luscious lows and exceptional articulation
To accommodate the sonic extremes of Behemoth’s basses, ESP’s luthiers decided to anchor the tones in a swamp ash body, brimming with clarity and brightness, tremendously resonant across the spectrum, articulate, and slightly scooped in the middle range. You’ll find the maple neck eliciting tight basses, premiere note-separation, and a bright balance projected through every register. Up top, a dynamic Macassar ebony fingerboard offers tons of sustain, with clear, sturdy lows and crystalline highs. Taken together, these tonewoods expertly reinforce the low end while sparing no effort to ensure mids and trebles are carefully sculpted and distinctively sonorous.
Versatile tone sculpting
If you know Behemoth, then you know their sound: notoriously difficult to pin down too precisely, but unrelenting, brutal, and expertly executed all the same. In order to keep up with Orion’s aural assault, the namesake 4-string is outfitted with Nordstrand Big Splits in the neck and bridge. These split-coil humbuckers flirt with being something of a hybrid P/J sound, but smoother, delivering tight, thundering lows that don’t skimp on articulation. Sonically and visually stylish, Alnico V magnets support a versatile palette that faithfully preserves tone, imbuing a rich, responsive dynamism that works as well for the technically demanding as it does the sound hounds. Refine your sound with the formidable onboard controls, using the push/pull functionality of the volume knob to send the pickups into passive mode.
Fast action with soaring style
Touring bassists will appreciate the 3-piece maple neck construction, known not just for its tonal stability, but its structural resilience, making it naturally resistant to twisting and warping. Its light weight and comfortable hand feel are accompanied by a thin “U” profile, ideal for fast action and soaring licks. This bolt-on boasts a 15.75-inch fingerboard radius, optimized for flurries across all 21 XJ frets of the Macassar ebony. Vintage-style LTD tuners send your strings through a molded 1.5-inch nut, bookending the 34-inch scale with a slick Hipshot bridge, ensuring buzz-free tones that stay in tune. Built for taking your playing to the sonic extreme, this offset behemoth expertly blends speed and style with reliable voicing that doesn’t sacrifice the low end.
ESP LTD Orion-4 Signature Bass Guitar Features:
- Stylish swamp ash offset-body design is exclusive to Orion’s signature, delivering bright, well-rounded sound
- Maple neck provides excellent note-separation, tight lows, and balanced tones
- Macassar ebony fingerboard gives you dynamic, responsive character the tons of sustain
- 3-piece bolt-on neck construction is light in weight and structurally stable, with a natural resistance to twisting and warping
- Thin “U” profile blends fast action with comfortable in-hand feel
- 15.75-inch fingerboard radius optimizes exploration of all 21 XJ frets
- Glow-in-the-dark dots adorn the side of the neck for easy reference under most lighting conditions
- Nordstrand split-coil humbuckers deliver rich, dynamic tones with faithful sonic capture
- Robust onboard controls include push/pull toggle for passive mode, balance, and a stacked 2-band Nordstrand EQ
- Hipshot bridge and vintage-style LTD tuners mean buzz-free, reliable sound
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Order Shipment:
Within 1 business day from the time the item has been shipped, you will receive an email confirmation with tracking number. If you would not receive tracking information within six business days of your order, feel free to follow up with us.
Estimated Time of Arrival:
We typically deliver within 2-10 business days. Custom made products are usually delivered within 3-5 weeks. If the expected delivery date for your order would fall outside of the advertised 2-10 business day time frame, our customer service team will reach out to you to confirm if you are OK with that date.
Areas Covered:
All estimated delivery dates and shipping costs advertised on the website apply the the Contiguous United States only. Please contact our customer service team to discuss the time and cost of shipping to Hawaii or Alaska. We don't ship directly to Canada, but we can ship your order to the freight carrier of your choice.
Damages:
It is very important that you inspect the packaging of your items when they arrive and check if you received all boxes listed on the delivery receipt.If you notice any damage or shortage of packages, you must make note of it on the bill of lading, take pictures, and refuse delivery.Your note should say "refused due to damage". You must also take photos of all sides of the box and send them to us within 2 days. If there are no damages visible before opening the box, you must note "subject to further inspection may contain concealed damage". If you notice any damage after receiving the delivery, do not throw the box away, and contact us with the photos. After we receive information from you about the refused delivery or concealed damage, we immediately initiate a claim with the shipping company or with the manufacturer. After the claim is fully processed, we ship all replacements at absolutely no cost to you.
Cancellations & Refunds:
We can cancel your order at absolutely no cost to you before the shipping label or Bill of Lading has been created, or before production of a custom order has started. Custom made items are not eligible for refunds after production has started. To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused and in the same condition as you received it. It must also remain in the original packaging, and the packaging must be in a perfect condition. We do not charge restocking fees or return shipping fees. All eligible returns are 100% free. Orders delivered outside the United States are not eligible for refunds. If your order arrived damaged, "Damages" section applies. Our refund policy lasts 45 days. If 45 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund. Please contact us before returning an item to discuss shipping details. All refunds will be issued to the credit card or PayPal account you used for your purchase within 2 days after all returned items arrived at our warehouse.
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