A gorgeous Merbau sixer!

The body of the ESP LTD D-6 Bass Guitar is shaped out of Merbau, a hardwood native to Southeast Asia giving it a dark hue similar to a mahogany. In fact, if it wasn't for the lighter maple of the 5-piece maple/mahogany neck-thru designed neck, you'd have a hard time discerning that this was a neck-thru design from outside appearances as the dark woods are a very close match. The neck itself is a thin "U" shape and with a double cutaway design making it easier for players of all sizes to access the frets with ease. This standard scale (34") 6-string bass sports a 54mm standard nut, 24 XJ frets, a rosewood fingerboard, Grover tuners, an ESP DB-6 string-thru-body bridge, and black nickel hardware. The electronics include dual ESP SB-6 (bridge & neck) pickups with an ESP ABQ-3 3-band active EQ which lets you boost or cut lows, mids, and highs before the signal ever hits your amp.

ESP LTD D-6 6-String Bass Guitar Features:

• Neck-thru-body
• 34" scale
• Merbau body
• 5-piece mahogany/maple neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 54mm standard nut
• Thin "U" neck contour
• 24 XJ frets
• Black nickel hardware
• Grover tuners
• ESP DB-6 bridge string-thru-body
• ESP SB-6 (bridge & neck) pickups
• ESP ABQ-3 3-band active EQ

A stunning 6-string at an unbelievably low price. Don't miss out on this great deal. Order today!

ESP LTD D-6 6-String Bass Guitar

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I love this Bass!

Posted by Rivman64 from Helena MT on Oct 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock, Alternative

This D-6 is definitely the nicest Bass I have ever played in my life. It feels and plays like a much higher dollar instrument. I had some trepidation when I decided to make the switch from 5 to 6 strings, but I am glad I did it. The action on the D-6 is fast, and low. Plays sweet, and the active EQ makes it easy to find your "spot". The extended range of the high C is a welcome addition to my bag of tricks. I highly recommend this bass to any player that needs a professional quality instrument, but doesnt have the $ for something else.

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Great bass for all kinds of playing

Posted by Dotz at the bottom from LaJunta Colorado on Sep 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: starting out musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Death metal. Funk

I love this bass by far it is the best bass i have owned. This bass is great for all types of music it has a great tone and the 3 way is nice. I keep my tuned down to A and i even go to G and this bass has no problem holding the low tunings.

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Awesome Bass!!!

Posted by Chazz_V on Feb 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Metal, Alternative, Progressive

I received this bass as a Christmas gift from my dad, and I was blown away when I saw it. It's a lot better looking in person than online. And when I plugged it into my bass amp... I was like wow, it sounds even better than it looks. This bass is worth a lot more than the asking price in my opinion. It's pretty much a steal. But if you want an even better bass than it would be wise to get a b-1006, if you're willing to invest the extra 600 dollars or so.

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Dare to try it.

Posted by Iceman81612 from Arlington, MA on Jun 10, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional Musician/Educator

Reviewer's Play Style: R&B, Funk, Jazz

I was a little apprehensive about moving to a six string bass from my four. I read, with great interest, the review of the D-5 in Bass Player Magazine, which said “Bottom Line - A great 5-string at an unbeatable price.” (it even achieved an editor’s choice award). I went into my local shop to try it out and maybe pick it up. Unfortunately, they did not have the five string but had the D-6 instead. After playing the D-6 for a while, I was convinced that Bass Player was correct in their praise of the ESP Ltd. D series. This is a lot of instrument for low money; great construction, quality parts, and totally playable right out of the box. I decided to take the plunge and move up to the six string and I am glad I did. The only things I would consider upgrading, and I might not even do this, would be the bridge and pick-ups. Both the ESP DB-6 bridge and ESP SB-6 pick-up set work well but there are slightly better aftermarket options out there if you choose.

If you are thinking about adding that high C string to your bass bag of tricks, the D-6 is a great way to do it without the fear of spending a lot of money on hunch or whim. Try out the D-6, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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AWESOME!

Posted by FromEllerbeGuitarist on May 21, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Our bass player picked this up the other day and let me play it for a while and wow! I thought it would be a fairly decent bass for the price but man it blows you away! Good action, smooth and thin neck so you can go really fast, HUGE low end, this bass has it all. The only thing that threw me off was the neck, its really wide, but that only takes getting used to. Good for slap, good for metal, whatever have you. BUY BUY BUY

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ESP LTD D-6 6-String Bass Guitar

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