I had a B208SM which was killer, I just was no good with an 8-string. However, the quality in the B line is great, and I loved the 5-piece neck and spalted maple body. Based on that, I presume the B205SM would be awesome and comfortable. I have since picked a Stream-205, and it is very nice as well, just not the same as the B series.
I have to say for the $ these B series 20xSMs are amazing values, especially if you nab a used one - a great way to get into 4+ string basses and see how you like them.
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I’ve got a B204 and a B206. They are solid instruments. Punch above their weight.
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ESP is just a solid brand all around.
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my first “nice bass” was an ESP Ltd B-305. I left it at someone’s house a long time ago and time just sorta passed by. I should see if he still has it and if I can retrieve it… if not, hopefully it’s bringing someone musical joy.
If you ever acquire a Warwick Thumb NT 4 string and want to leave it at my place, please do. Lol.
I think your friend is selling your bass haha
I bought a Sterling Ray34 (my second bass) to have a BEAD bass. I hated playing it that way. I only play tabs so far (a newb), and playing 4 string tabs on it drove me nuts. I switched it back and GAS bought a mint 2011 MM Stingray H fiver for $600. That makes me good on basses for a while lol.
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This is the key part of that sentence 
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If you ever get bored with it, I will give it a good home next to my 5’er.
I see you like Rotos on your Wicks too.
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Not looking to argue but strictly related to that question- I believe Scar Tissue uses the 19th fret of the g string which cannot be played on the d. But I’m totally up for BEAD tuning 
Edit: just realized that this is a super old thread. Sorry 
edit: there is also By The Way by rhcp as well
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