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Description

The LTD FBJ-400 is more affordable version of the signature model for Anthrax bass player Frank Bello. This bass offers a mahogany body, maple neck, and Macassar ebony fingerboard with glow-in-the-dark side markers. It’s available in a Black Satin finish with red binding, and includes EMG P-HZ/EMG LJ-HZ passive pickups with red covers. Case sold separately.
ESP LTD Frank Bello FBJ-400 Bass Black Satin
ESP LTD Frank Bello FBJ-400 Bass Black Satin
ESP LTD Frank Bello FBJ-400 Bass Black Satin

Specs

Neck
  • Shape: U
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Middle: EMG P-HZ
  • Bridge: EMG LJ-HZ
  • Brand: EMG
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material:
  • Nut width: 1.65 in. (42 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume, balance, tone 
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle adjustable
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.
One year warranty on parts and electronics.

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byLance

    fromOxford, ME

    How does this bass compare to basses in a similar price range? I cannot test out the bass at the local guitar center, as they do not carry them. Are there any basses that sound/ feel similar?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    I haven't played this one specifically, but ESP always makes some good basses.