Key Features
- Thrash your way to bass glory
- Rapid responsive and fiery tone from EMG Frank Bello Signature pickups
- Shred your basslines with ease on the satin-finished maple neck
- Superior tuning stability from Charvel HiMass bridge
Charvel Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV, Gloss Black Overview
The Charvel Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV is a speed machine. Built to the specifications of Anthrax's Frank Bello, you can expect this beast to take some serious punishment. EMG Frank Bello Signature P/J pickups provide all the tonal fury and firepower you need to really smash through the mix, with active circuitry for extra punch. No matter how fast you play, you will be heard.
Shred the bass. With a satin-finished maple neck at your disposal, you'll be flying down the maple fretboard in no time. Your manoeuvrability is sure to be unrivalled. And, as you might imagine, the hardware is like a fortress with Charvel open gear tuners and a Charvel HiMass bridge ensuring rock-solid tuning stability. If one thing's for sure, it's that this bass can handle anything - ANYTHING. It's time to bring the noise.
Product Ref: 231049
Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe fearsome Frank Bello
A master of old school thrash. Frank Bello is an institution when it comes to thrash metal, having been the bassist of thrash pioneers Anthrax for almost 40 years. He actually started off as their guitar tech, but was swiftly drafted into the band after the departure of Dan Liker in 1984. With such experience behind him, it surely comes as no surprise that Bello’s signature bass is a cut above the rest, and is truly up to his own exacting standards.
Activate your tone
Searing power. Frank Bello’s signature EMG P/J pickups give this bass that classic aesthetic, mixed in with modern tone. The noise-free performance you’ll enjoy from active circuitry means you can really go for it with your basslines – no holds barred. The J pickup in the bridge delivers crisp, hard-hitting punch with exceptional clarity, whilst the middle P pickup exudes a fuzzier, sludgier tone for when you really want to bring the dirt.
Shred-friendly
Master the neck. Made from maple and boasting a satin finish, it shines with great playability and exceptional smoothness. The smooth surface allows your hand to access the entire fretboard with ease, and the maple wood adds snap and bite to this bass's tone for a superbly dynamic resonance. Sitting atop the neck is a maple fretboard, which offers you the ability to make smooth fret transitions. And it has a decent level of sustain for letting those notes sing and ring. These features will get you playing smoothly and with precision for the best sonic results.
Impregnable hardware
Ultra-robust and ready for the stage. Frank Bello’s signature Pro-Mod So-Cal contains a wealth of super sturdy hardware. Charvel open gear tuners keep the strings firmly in place, enhancing tuning stability. A Charvel HiMass bridge ensures impeccable intonation and also helps keep your strings in tune. With this bass in your hands, you’ll be unstoppable.
Specifications
- Code: 2975008503
Body
- Series: Artist
- Body Style: Pro-Mod So-Cal
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Truss Rod: Heel-mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel
- Fingerboard: Maple, 12"-16” Compound Radius (304.8mm-406.4mm)
- Frets: 24
- Position Inlays: Black Block
Hardware and Electronics
- Nut (Material/Width): Graph TechTUSQ XL, 1.5" (38.1mm)
- Headstock: Licensed Fender Precision Bass
- Tuning Machines: Charvel-Branded Die-Cast Locking
- Scale Length: 34" (86.36cm)
- Bridge: Charvel HiMass
- Bridge Pickup: EMG Frank Bello Signature J
- Middle Pickup: EMG Frank Bello Signature P
- Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup)
- Control Knobs: Dome-Style
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
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