What bass does Frank Bello play?
Frank Bello uses his Spector NC-4 signature bass, which he called his go-to for any gig. He has been seen using a Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal PJ IV signature with EMG P/J pickups, a pair of Hartke LH1000 heads, Tech 21 SansAmp pedals including his Street Driver 48, and EBS effects.
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Basses
“this is my ultimate go-to for any gig, Anthrax or other.”
“the tone should always be there.”
Amps
“I've been with them for a long time”
Pedalboard
About Frank Bello's gear.
What bass does Frank Bello play?
Frank Bello uses his Spector NC-4 signature bass, which he called his ultimate go-to for any gig in 2025. He was also seen in 2022 with his Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal PJ IV signature.
What amp does Frank Bello use?
Premier Guitar's 2022 rig rundown showed a pair of Hartke LH1000 heads with aluminum-cone Hartke 4x12 cabinets. He said he has been with Hartke for a long time.
What pedals does Frank Bello use?
His 2022 board held a Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver, an EBS MultiComp and an EBS BassIQ envelope filter. Tech 21 later released his signature Street Driver 48 SansAmp in 2023.
What pickups does Frank Bello use?
His Charvel and Spector signature basses carry his EMG Frank Bello Signature P/J pickup set.
Frank Bello is the bassist of thrash metal band Anthrax. This guide covers his signature basses, amps and pedals from Premier Guitar's 2022 Anthrax rig rundown and his signature gear launches.
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