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Description

Designed for the discerning bassist who craves both style and substance, the ESP LTD TA-500 is a powerful addition to any musician's arsenal. This electric bass guitar is a signature model of Tom Araya from Slayer, known for harnessing thunderous tones and delivering intense performances. Crafted with precision, the TA-500 boasts a set-neck construction, ensuring superior sustain and smooth access to higher frets, making it ideal for intricate soloing and aggressive riffs alike.

The body, made from mahogany, offers a rich, resonant sound that complements the powerful EMG pickups. These active electronics are tailored to deliver a robust, punchy tone that cuts through the mix in any setting, whether you're on stage or in the studio. The bass features a rosewood fingerboard, offering a comfortable playing experience with each note meticulously articulated.

Aesthetically, the TA-500 embodies a sleek, modern design with an edge, appealing to bassists who want to make a statement. Its hardware is both durable and dependable, featuring a high-quality bridge system that provides remarkable tuning stability and sustain. Whether you're a fan of heavy metal or exploring different genres, the TA-500 offers versatility and reliability.

Key Features:

  • Signature model of Tom Araya from Slayer
  • Set-neck construction for enhanced sustain
  • Mahogany body with a rosewood fingerboard
  • EMG active pickups for powerful, punchy tones
  • High-quality bridge for excellent tuning stability
  • Sleek and modern design suitable for diverse music styles

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Features and functionality

  • The TA-500 shares the "F" headstock design with ESP's Forest models from the early 90s, but it changed post-2012, becoming pointier and incorporating elements from the Eclipse series.

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Comparisons

  • The headstock design of the TA-500 is compared to Schecter's 3x3 headstock, highlighting the shared design lineage due to ESP's historical ownership of Schecter.

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Mods and upgrades

  • The 24v mod for EMG 81TW and 89 pickups is mentioned for enhanced performance, paired with DR Black Beauties strings at 10-52 gauge in D standard tuning.

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See how Dave Pybus uses LTD TA-500

Dave Pybus

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