Fender Jazz Bass Signature Flea RW Roadworn Shell Pink
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The essential facts about the Fender Flea Jazz Bass electric bass
The essential facts about the Fender Flea Jazz Bass electric bass
- Reissue inspired by Flea’s 1961 Jazz Bass, with a Road Worn finishing in “Faded Shell Pink” nitrocellulose lacquer for an authentically vintage look.
- Two Pure Vintage ’64 Jazz Bass single-coil pickups: clarity, attack and the characteristic Fender tone of the 1960s.
- Old-school playing comfort: maple neck with a “C” profile, rosewood key with a vintage 7.25" / 184.1 mm radius and 20 vintage-style frets.
- Signature details: special four-bolt neck plate engraved with the logo designed by Flea.
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Essential Information About the Fender Flea Jazz Bass Electric Bass
- Reissue inspired by Flea's 1961 Jazz Bass, featuring a Road Worn finish in "Faded Shell Pink" nitrocellulose lacquer for an authentically vintage look.
- Two Pure Vintage '64 Jazz Bass single-coil pickups: clarity, attack, and the typical Fender 1960s tone.
- Old-school playing comfort: maple neck with "C" profile, rosewood fingerboard with vintage 7.25" / 184.1 mm radius, and 20 vintage-style frets.
- Signature details: special 4-bolt neck plate engraved with the logo designed by Flea.
An "Artist" Jazz Bass Celebrating Flea's Legacy
A key figure of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea popularized a sharp, funky, and ultra-expressive playing style, rehabilitating the bass as a lead instrument in modern rock. This Fender Flea Jazz Bass is inspired by his 1961 Shell Pink Jazz Bass, an iconic model used notably in the studio and on stage. Positioned in the Artist series, it aims to recapture the aesthetics, feel, and spirit of early sixties Fender instruments, with carefully executed Road Worn aging.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking an instrument responsive to right-hand playing and nuances. It excels in funk (slap, ghost notes), alternative rock, pop, and jazz, thanks to the versatility of the Jazz Bass format and ergonomics designed for long sessions. The stacked concentric controls facilitate fine adjustment of volume and tone for each pickup, making it easy to switch from a warm neck sound to a biting bridge tone without losing your mix balance.
The Sound
The alder body provides a very Fender-balanced tone: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, ideal for cutting through a band mix without harshness. The two Pure Vintage '64 single-coil pickups deliver a precise, dynamic, and articulate timbre, with excellent definition of attacks whether fingerpicked or picked. The SS configuration and independent controls (volume and tone per pickup) allow for nuanced tone shaping, from a growl typical of the bridge pickup to the warm roundness of the neck pickup, while maintaining the sought-after "vintage" character and immediate response.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For transport, the bass comes with a Deluxe gig bag. If you prefer hard protection, the Deluxe Bass molded case recommended by the manufacturer (P/N 0996162306, not included) is the safest option, specifically designed for this type of bass.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Pink |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Aged |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | ||
| Series | Artist | Nut Material | Synthetic bone |
| Orientation | Right-handed | Nut Width | 1.5" / 38.1 mm |
| Body Material | Alder | Bridge | 4-Saddle Vintage-Style |
| Body Finish | Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer | Pickguard | 4-ply tortoise shell |
| Body Shape | Jazz Bass | Control Knobs | Stacked knurled chrome/black concentric |
| Neck Material | Maple | Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Neck Finish | Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer | Tuners | Fender Vintage-Style |
| Neck Type | Maple | Pickup Type | Vintage-Style |
| Neck Profile | C Shape | Bridge Pickup | Pure Vintage '64 Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood | Middle Pickup | Pure Vintage '64 Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
| Fingerboard Radius | 7.25" / 184.1 mm | Pickup Configuration | SS |
| Fingerboard Radius Type | Vintage | Controls | Stacked concentric controls - Volume 1 (neck pickup), Tone 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Tone 2 (bridge pickup) |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Aged white dot | Pickup Selector | None |
| Nut | Synthetic bone | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
Customers praised this versatile bass for its "very good sound" and excellent quality-to-price ratio. The instrument is comfortable to play and not too heavy. Shoppers appreciated the vintage aesthetic and concentric pots. However, some noted setup adjustments are needed before optimal use.
Review highlights
- “This bass is simply killer”
- “Super bass, super look, super sound!”
- “Nice bass, cool relic work and most importantly it sounds great”
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The instrument is very good, the Road Worn aspect is still very marked and there are many pocs. The concentric knobs are quite nice. We are on a very marked vintage bass. Pleasant to play, not too heavy (the joys of Alder), a very good sound.
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The instrument is very good, the Road Worn aspect is still very marked and there are many pocs. The concentric knobs are quite nice. We are on a very marked vintage bass. Pleasant to play, not too heavy (the joys of Alder), a very good sound.
In summary it is a very good bass, very versatile.Automatically translated
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Great Jazz Bass, easy neck, good sound.
Unparalleled quality/price ratio.
The only downside is that good adjustment should be provided before optimum use.
Originally, I was not a fan of the “relic” models, but in the end, we got used to it!Automatically translated
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Nice bass, nice binding and most importantly it sounds:)
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This bass is simply a killer
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Fender Jazz Bass Signature Flea RW Roadworn Shell Pink suit funk and slap playing?
The two Pure Vintage '64 single-coil pickups provide a sharp attack suitable for slap and ghost notes. The alder body delivers firm lows and present mids. Independent volume and tone controls allow precise adjustment of each pickup's contribution.
What controls are available on this Jazz Bass Flea?
Four settings are grouped on concentric knobs: neck pickup volume and tone, then bridge pickup volume and tone.
Is this bass available for left-handed players?
The presented version is a right-handed bass and is not indicated for left-handed players. It features four strings and 20 frets.
What is the neck profile of the Fender Flea Jazz Bass?
A maple neck with a C profile is paired with a rosewood fingerboard. Its vintage 7.25-inch (184.1 mm) radius and 38.1 mm nut width replicate early 1960s specifications.
Is a gig bag included with the Flea Jazz Bass Road Worn?
A Deluxe gig bag is included. For hard protection, the Fender Deluxe Bass molded case P/N 0996162306 is recommended, but not included.
