Fender is releasing a signature bass made in collaboration with Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist, Flea.
The signature instrument is a recreation of his classic Shell Pink ’61 Jazz Bass, which is his favourite instrument.
Made in Mexico, the Fender Flea Jazz Bass has an offset alder body and road worn faded shell pink nitrocellulose lacquer finish, replicating his personal instrument as it exists today, complete with playing wear. It has a 20-fret “C”-shaped maple neck, 7.25″ radius rosewood fingerboard, and 1.5″ wide nut. Dual Pure Vintage ’64 Jazz Bass single-coil pickups provide classic tone with clear articulation, clear low end definition, up-front midrange punch and high end. The model is completed by a special 4-bolt neck plate with engraved artwork by Flea.
“The ’61 Fender Jazz Bass is magic. It’s truly the greatest bass I’ve ever played,” said Flea. “Fender embodies everything I love about music and individuality. It reflects the soul of rock, punk, R&B and funk. It’s this bass that pushes me to give more each time I play. The Flea Jazz Bass is a true resurrection and possesses that wave of energy a bass should give you when it’s in your hands.”
Flea obtained the Shell Pink ’61 Jazz Bass from a fan and used it with super group Atoms For Peace, to record the Peppers’ Stadium Arcadium and their latest album The Getaway, which was released last month and debuted at number one around the world.
“Flea is a hugely influential and innovative musician and icon of the modern bass,” adds Justin Norvell Vice President, Category, Electric Guitars and Basses. “We are honored to have such an incredible talent as part of the Fender Signature Series, and to capture and share his unique vision through this incredible bass.”
Fender has created a special video with Flea and his bass. To see it click here.
