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Charvel Launches Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass

Charvel Launches Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass

Anthrax and Helmet guitarist Frank Bello launches a signature bass with Charvel featuring a poplar body paired to a bolt-on maple neck.


The Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IVfeatures a poplar body paired to a bolt-on maple neck with rock-solid graphite-reinforcement rods to withstand extreme climate changes, a heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel for pain-free neck relief tweaks. Engineered to deliver unrivaled playability, the 12ā€-16ā€ compound radius maple fingerboard with rolled edges and 20 jumbo frets allows for effortlessly fast playing and comfortable chording and bending.

New York alternative favorites Helmet, is known for his dynamic, energetic stage presence and inventive bass style. Primed to thrash, the Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IVfeatures a poplar body paired to a bolt-on maple neck with rock-solid graphite-reinforcement rods to withstand extreme climate changes and a heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel for pain-free neck relief tweaks. Engineered to deliver unrivaled playability, the 12ā€-16ā€ compound radius maple fingerboard with rolled edges, 20 jumbo frets and black block inlays allows for effortlessly fast playing and comfortable chording and bending. A set of EMG Frank Bello Signature P/J pickups serves up warmth and low-end punch, along with tight mids and dynamic high-end. The no-nonsense control layout consists of individual volume knobs for the bridge and middle pickups. A Charvel HiMass bridge, Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut and open-gear tuners combine for stellar tuning stability with improved note punch and sustain. Available in Gloss Black with mirror pickguard and chrome hardware.

FeaturesĀ 

  • Poplar Body
  • Bolt-on Maple Neck with Graphite Reinforcement
  • 12"-16" Compound Radius Maple Fingerboard with Rolled Edges and 22 Jumbo Frets
  • Black Block Inlays
  • Graph Tech TUSQ XL Nut
  • EMG Frank Bello Signature P/J Pickup Set
  • Dual Volume Knobs
  • Charvel HiMass Bridge
  • Open Gear Tuners
  • Mirror Pickguard
  • Heel-Mount Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel

Introducing the Frank Bello Signature Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV

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