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Introducing The Flea Signature Active Jazz Bass | Artist Signature Series | Fender

Introducing The Flea Signature Active Jazz Bass | Artist Signature Series | Fender

Flea Performs "Maggot Brain" on his Signature Active Jazz Bass | Artist Signature Series | Fender

Flea Performs "Maggot Brain" on his Signature Active Jazz Bass | Artist Signature Series | Fender

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 Jazz Bass Active. 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 Flea Jazz Bass Active Maple Fingerboard Inca Silver
Fender Flea Jazz Bass Active Maple Fingerboard Inca Silver
Fender Flea Jazz Bass Active Maple Fingerboard Inca Silver
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Specs
Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: H
  • Bridge: Custom
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active preamp: Yes
  • Special electronics: Aguilar OBP-1 Preamp
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 12-16"
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Satin Polyurethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, 2-band EQ
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle adjustable HiMass
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style with tapered shafts
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Signature model
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: USA
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  • Great Features, Great Bass

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    bySilversurfer

    fromNew Jersey

    If you can get past that it's neither a "real" Jazz style bass or a Stingray, you'll love this bass. The neck is full like a Stingray, but up the compound radius gives it advanced playability. The array of tones that are possible for this bass is impressive - the Aguilar preamp offers a wide sweep on both tone controls. But it won't do the typical Fender Jazz bridge pickup Jaco thing. The body styling is subtly different than a typical Jazz, but work well with the minimalist design aesthetic, which is beautiful, especially on the Inca Silver version. The satin finish is gorgeous. Overall, great bass, with features not found on other Fender bass models, regardless of it being an artist signature model.

  • Great Bass! Made in Corona Custom Shop!

    4

    submitted7 years ago

    byMARVINBASS

    fromWoodland Hills ,CA.

    I was surprised that this bass was made at the Custom Shop in Corona, CA.That's a plus! I got the Silver one and it's a satin finish. The only bad thing is that one of the knobs fell off when I took it out of the case for the first time. That's why I gave it 4 stars not 5. The bass sounds great! Big sound and with the Aguilar OBP-1, it just make this bass sing! Nice well built case is included.

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  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJoe

    fromKY

    Can you get the Flea Signature Active Jazz bass left-handed?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We don't carry them normally, but you can give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you set up with a special order for one.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRich

    fromFairfield, NJ

    The specs above say the pickups are passive. If the preamp dies and needs a charge, can you play the bass without the preamp charged.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. It will not work without the preamp having power.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRich

    fromFairfield, NJ

    How long does the battery last without degradation in the sound. How long does it take to charge. Thanks

    Open Reply - Beau
    The life span of the battery would depend on how much and for how long the bass is played for. It should only take about 2 hours to charge the battery.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRich

    fromFairfield, NY

    Thanks for that response, but I wasn't asking about the difference in function between a compressor and a boost pedal. I was asking about the technology of the flea bass and its pre amp and how it interacts with those types of pedals. I have never used an active bass and wondering what's the point of using a bass with a pre amp. Thanks again.

    Open Reply - Beau
    A bass with a preamp would help to amplify your bass signal, making a boost pedal unnecessary. However, a compressor would be paired well with this bass.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRich

    fromFairfield, NJ

    If a bass player uses a compressor and or a booster pedal in bass playing, is this type of pre amp setup just redundant or is it a compliment to the use of pedals. Thanks.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    It is not redundant - even though a compressor may make your louder, it has a completely differnet function than a boost pedal.