Spector NC-4 Frank Bello
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Spector
NC-4 Frank Bello
Product Info
Article Number:
620810
Brand:
Spector
Model:
NC-4 Frank Bello
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Spector NC-4 Frank Bello is a serious contender for players wanting that classic, aggressive Spector sound without the premium price tag. Frank's signature single-coil/split-coil combo delivers a unique tonal palette, and the bolt-on neck gives it a lively, responsive feel. This is a fantastic choice for rock, punk, and heavier genres where you need a defined, punchy low-end.
Product Description
- Spector NC-4 Frank Bello
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Purple acrylic block fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.63")
- Brass nut
- 21 frets
- Pickups: One EMG LJAX Frank Bello single coil (bridge) and one EMG PCSX Frank Bello split coil (neck)
- Two volume controls
- One master tone control
- Vintage-inspired chrome machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Factory stringing: Nickel Round Wound
- .045 - .105
- Colour: Metallic Purple
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, articulate tone with good sustain
- • EMG pickups deliver a powerful, aggressive, and defined low-end
- • Maple neck and fingerboard offer snappy response and clarity
- • Bolt-on construction provides a bright, punchy attack characteristic of Spector basses
CONS
- • Metallic purple finish may not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences
- • Bolt-on neck, while punchy, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design
- • Limited pickup versatility compared to basses with more pickup configurations
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Purple Acrylic Inlays
Pickups
EMG LJAX (bridge) & EMG PCSX (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
21
Strings
Nickel Round Wound, .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LJAX is designed for aggression, but it can deliver surprisingly clean tones with careful EQing; it's not a traditional smooth single-coil.
Yes, the maple fingerboard has a satin finish which provides a smooth, fast playing experience without excessive stickiness.
The NC-4 is generally more aggressive and punchy than the Classic series, while it sits somewhere between the Classic and Pro in terms of overall refinement and features.
