PRODUCED: 1997 – Present

ORIGIN: USA

TYPE: Solidbody, twin cutaway, 4-string

BODY: Alder

NECK: Carbon Graphite, bolt-on, 22 medium frets

SCALE LENGTH: 864mm (34 inches)

FINGERBOARD: Phenolic, small white dot inlays

HARDWARE: Chrome plated Gotoh raised-tail bridge, Modulus sealed gear tuners

PICKUPS: Lane Poor MMG, Bartolini NTBT active EQ

CONTROLS: Volume, Treble cut/boost & Bass cut/boost

FEATURES: Headstock colour matches the body, white or black three-ply pearloid scratchplate

FINISHES: Semi-gloss in Red, White, Black or Grey. Metalflake in Purple, Blue, Silver and Gold

COMMENTS: This was one of the earliest basses to be connected to Flea but there have been many since including those bearing his own name.

Our example is fitted with a Lane Poor pickup but other units and corresponding circuitry were also offered including Bartolini and the Basslines MM. The neck is one of the smoothest ever, thanks to the carbon content and the nut was made from this too.

The Flea is appropriately fast and funky and a true slappers delight, with more than enough output to shred your clothes.