Javier Ramírez "El Cha!"

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" has utilized the Musicman Sterling H Bass from the return of Fobia in the 2000s through the Pastel tour. The instrument was repainted by Eduardo Castellanos, as evidenced by https://youtu.be/BKiTI2td-K4

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" has been observed using a Gibson Thunderbird IV during numerous performances with his bands Moderatto and Fobia, as evidenced by the provided source image.

Este bajo lo ha utilizado en varios conciertos de Gran Sur y en la gira del Unplugged de Fobia en el 2022.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" is confirmed to use the Danelectro Longhorn Bass, as evidenced by a photo he shared on his Instagram account on June 26, 2018. In the post, he credits a photo taken at the Machaca Festival, where he performed with Gran Sur.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" uses the Epiphone De Luxe Masterbilt Classic Acoustic / Electric Bass during the MTV Unplugged performance of Fobia. This is confirmed by a photo he posted on his Instagram on December 17, 2020, where he is seen with the bass on stage.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" uses a Fender American Ultra II Precision Bass, as confirmed by his Instagram post where he thanks his friends at Fender for gifting him this bass. He mentions, "Mi primer bajo en la vida fue un Fender, y ahora después del inciencio, el bajo con el que arrancamos de nuevo es esta hermosura."

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" used the Ernie Ball Music Man Caprice as his primary bass for the Fobia 2026 tour. This is supported by a photo credited to bouccan on Instagram.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" has been using the Pedulla MVP bass since the 1990s. This instrument, equipped with two single-coil pickups, survived a fire in his studio in 2025 and was restored for Fobia's 2026 tour. This information is supported by an Instagram post by user gambeliz_, detailing the restoration process under the caption "FINAL RESTAURACION BASS PEDULLA 80S PARTE 10."

In a video titled "Fobia - Moscas (versión demo 1988)" by VIAJERO DE BARRO on YouTube, Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" can be seen using the Kramer Forum IV Black Electric Bass during one of Fobia's early performances on the program Música Futura.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" used the Fender Bullet Bass Deluxe B-34 (1981-1983) during the early years of Fobia. This is evidenced in the official music video for "La Iguana," as shared by Saúl_Caifan on YouTube. Unfortunately, the bass was lost in a rehearsal room fire in 2025. It was the first bass of Cha.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" has been confirmed to use a Fender Jazz Bass, as evidenced by a photograph he posted on his Instagram account on June 7, 2015. In the caption, he referred to the instrument as one of his "escorts for tonight," tagging Fender Latino.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" uses the Fender Blacktop Precision Bass, as evidenced by a photo he posted on Instagram on June 7, 2015, with the caption: "My escorts for tonight! @fenderlatino #castellanos." This bass is primarily used during performances with Moderatto.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" uses a modified Steinberger L2, as shown in a photo he shared on Instagram. In the post dated June 07, 2015, he refers to his instruments as "My escorts for tonight!" while tagging @fenderlatino.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" uses the Darkglass Electronics Microtubes 500 V2 amplifier as part of his new setup for Fobia's 2026 tour. This is confirmed by an image taken from his personal Instagram story.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" uses the Aguilar DB 410 bass amplifier cabinet as part of his new setup for Fobia's 2026 tour. This is confirmed by an image taken from his personal Instagram story.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" used the Tune Guitar Technology Tune Bass Maniac Standard PJ Electric Bass to record Fobia's first album. This is confirmed by a post on his Instagram, where he shared, "Con ese bajo grabé el primer disco de Fobia y me lo robaron en TJ. No saben como lo extraño, si alguien me quiere vender uno se lo compro YA."

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" is confirmed to use a Fender Precision Bass, as evidenced by a photograph posted by moderattomx on Instagram on July 24, 2012, showing him in the studio.

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" is confirmed to use a Fender Telecaster Bass, as evidenced by a photo posted by moderattomx on Instagram, taken during a Moderatto concert on September 11, 2014.