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

December 2, 2022

Frank Bello, hard-hitting bassist for thrash metal legends Anthrax and New York alternative favourites 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 IV features 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 unrivalled playability, the 12”-16” compound radius maple fingerboard with rolled edges and 20 jumbo frets allows for effortlessly fast playing and comfortable chording and bending.

This head-turning signature bass is cloaked in Gloss Black and comes with a mirror pickguard, black block fingerboard inlays and chrome hardware.

Key Features:

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

Frank Bello Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Bass PJ IV ($1,299.99 USD, £1,159.00 GBP, €1,349.00 EUR, $2,699.00 AUD, ¥187,000 JPY)

Frank Bello, hard-hitting bassist for thrash metal legends Anthrax and New York alternative favourites 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 IV features 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 unrivalled playability, the 12”-16” 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.