Choosing between these two guitars basses comes down to whether you want the ESP LTD F-4 Black Metal's purpose-built 35-inch, neck-thru design or the used Aria Pro II RSB's more straightforward black solid-body format. Both are right-handed solid-body electric basses in black, but their condition, construction details, and listed prices point them toward different players.
Quick verdict
Pick the ESP LTD F-4 Black Metal when a 35-inch scale, neck-thru-body construction, 24 frets, and the Black Metal series' stripped-back visual approach are central to your decision. It is listed at USD 1,299.00 and is new. The Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag is the lower-priced choice at USD 410.00; it is used, has a rosewood fretboard, and its title includes a bag. The listed-price spread is USD 889.00, so decide first whether the ESP's stated construction and scale features are the reason you are shopping.
At-a-glance comparison
| Detail | ESP LTD F-4 Black Metal | Aria Pro II RSB |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 1,299.00 | USD 410.00 |
| Condition | New | Used |
| Body format | Black Satin solid body | Black solid body |
| Handedness | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Neck and fret details | Neck-thru-body; 35-inch scale; 24 frets | Rosewood fretboard |
| Distinctive listed details | No-inlay Macassar ebony fingerboard; glow-in-the-dark side markers; single pickup | Country of origin: Japan; bag named in title |
Where each bass wins
ESP LTD F-4 Black Metal wins on stated build details. Its 35-inch scale is described as suited to downtuning, while the neck-thru-body construction and 24-fret layout give it a clearly defined specification set. The black satin finish, all-black components and hardware, no-inlay fingerboard, and glow side markers also create a very specific visual direction.
Aria Pro II RSB wins for the lower listed price and a simpler used-bass proposition. It remains a right-handed black solid-body electric bass, while adding a rosewood fretboard and Japan as its country of origin. For shoppers who do not specifically need the ESP's 35-inch scale or neck-thru construction, the Aria presents the less expensive listed entry point.
Product notes
ESP LTD F-4 Black Metal Electric Bass Guitar
Choose the ESP LTD F-4 Black Metal if you are targeting the combination of a 35-inch scale and neck-thru-body construction. Its description specifically links the longer scale to brutal downtuning, and the 24 frets make it the more detailed option for a player who wants those stated specifications. Visually, it stays committed to the Black Metal theme: black satin body color, black hardware and components, a Macassar ebony fingerboard without inlays, and glow-in-the-dark side markers. The tradeoff is its single-pickup configuration. That focused layout suits a shopper drawn to this exact Black Metal concept, but it is less aligned with someone whose priority is choosing between multiple listed pickups.
Aria Pro II RSB Black Electric Bass Guitar Bag
The Aria Pro II RSB is the natural pick when your priority is a black, right-handed solid-body bass at the lower listed price. Its rosewood fretboard and Japan country-of-origin attribute give it a distinct set of details without requiring the ESP's 35-inch-scale format. The product title also includes a bag, which may appeal to someone looking for that named accessory alongside the instrument. Its key limitation is condition: this Aria is used, whereas the ESP is new. That makes the Aria most compelling for a shopper comfortable choosing a used bass and more interested in its basic solid-body configuration than in the ESP's neck-thru, 24-fret Black Metal specification.
Final choice by use case
Choose the ESP LTD F-4 Black Metal for a new right-handed bass with a 35-inch scale, neck-thru construction, 24 frets, and a deliberately minimal all-black design. Choose the Aria Pro II RSB if a used black solid-body bass with a rosewood fretboard, Japan country-of-origin attribute, and bag in the title better matches your priorities. The deciding question is simple: pay for the ESP's specialized construction and downtuning-oriented scale, or select the Aria's lower listed price and more straightforward format.
