Fender USA Flea Signature Jazz Bass Active, Maple Fingerboard, Satin Shell Pink
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- Fender Flea Signature Series Active Jazz Bass
- Satin Shell Pink
- Alder Body
- Quartersawn Maple Neck and Fretboard
- 34" Scale Length
- 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
- 12"-16" Compound Fretboard Radius
- 1.620" Nut Width
- Fender Custom Humbucker
- Aguilar OBP-1 Active 2-Band EQ 18-Volt Preamp
- Nickel/Chrome Hardware
- 4-Saddle HiMass Bridge
- Lighweight Vintage-Style Tuning Keys
- Vintage Style G&G Black Tolex Hardshell Case
- Serial #: US18091053
- Instrument Weight: 9.9 lbs.
Player's Perspective
Music Store Live is proud to offer up this Flea Signature Series Active Jazz Bass from our friends at Fender.
Ok... First thing's first... Let's get the obvious out of the way - a jazz bass this is most certainly not! While we're not really sure why Fender and Flea insisted on calling it that, we're going to give them a pass and overlook the misnomer because this really is an awesome addition to Fender's line-up. It certainly reminds us a lot more of a different build that Leo Fender invented for a different company once he left Fender in the late 60's. But this is not your grandaddy's 'ray either. It's got a sound all of its own and that classic Fender build quality that we've all come to know and love but with the attitude and aggression that you'd expect out of a bass that Flea uses when he plays live to rock out with the Chili Peppers.
When performing live, Flea needs a bit more punch and growl, and a bit less of a mid-scoop than his jazz basses give him. We've seen Flea performing with basses similar to this one for decades now made by various brands. It seems his marriage with Fender has inspired them to put their spin on this tried and true design. The humbucker is powerful and lives right in that sweet spot on the body that gives you the perfect amount of natural mid-range for that articulate growl along with plenty of sizzling treble and a tight bottom end. The Aguilar active pre-amp is great for giving the signal an adrenaline shot and really brings the sound to life. The bass and treble EQ knobs can be used to fine-tune the sound exactly the way you need it.
This is perfect for the bassist that wants to look over at their headstock and have that reassurance that the "Fender" logo brings while being able to punch through any mix with a sound that's a bit different from the traditional Jazz or Precision offerings of the past.
Manufacturer's Description
It takes a bass of unusual power to keep up with Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea’s hyperkinetic playing style—a bass like the thunderous Flea Signature Active Jazz Bass®. Sporting a custom-shaped Jazz Bass body and a hot Fender humbucking pickup mated to an Aguilar OBP-1 18-volt preamp, this bass cranks out massive output, perfect for pounding a stadium with the power of funk.
The rock-solid quartersawn maple neck sports a comfortable “C”-shaped profile that works well for any playing style; the custom-carved heel makes it effortless to access the upper register. The fast-playing 12-16” compound-radius fingerboard sports 22 medium jumbo frets and a bone nut for enhanced tuning stability.
Other features include a 4-saddle HiMass™ bridge for enhanced sustain, vintage-style disc string tree, lightweight vintage-style tuning machines with tapered shafts and 5-bolt asymmetrical neck plate with custom Flea artwork. Includes vintage-style G&G hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity.
Fender®, Squier®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass® guitars are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Fender. This Flea Signature Series Active Jazz Bass is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact instrument you'll receive.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.