Blackened, Behemoth Basses 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,