Chiliwailer

At one point today I had too much time to think.... Which have you got? After having to sell off my collection a few years back I've gone from GUS to GAS and then GES. GAS was fun, until it stopped being fun so then some GUS turned into GES. Too many nice basses out there really, so with a lack of funds 'want' has to fight 'needs', the winner being GES.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1470098967' post='3103292'] Look, you really don't need this bass Daniel. It doesn't match your carpet or anything. Just sell it to me and be done with it already [/quote] But we've got wooden floors now If my cash flow goes tits up again then you'll be the first to know my friend, otherwise she's staying put and is grounded indefinitely

Lozz has a great point above, it gets you there a bit more IMO as split coil P's have so many mids. If anything, my Jazz sounds more like an original 51-57 single coil P Bass pickup when the neck pickup is solo'd. That's 'more like', not 'just like'! Less mids etc.

[quote name='Raslee' timestamp='1470037852' post='3102758'] I assume you mean Robbie Shakespeare as Sly was the drummer...unless of course he did some bass work somewhere? [/quote] Oops...

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1469911512' post='3101997'] I like the look of them tbh but an off the hook black Stingray is probably going to be more use for anyone in a Chilis tribute band, granted most people here just wanted them for what they are. The stack knob Jazz actually pre dates Flea himself by two years. [/quote] Or one of these bad boys [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Flea/1%2017_zpsw2updny2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Flea/1%2017_zpsw2updny2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Hard to believe he used these for about 20 years, time flies. Though a Jszz is great for playing along to the later albums.

[quote name='rhcp128' timestamp='1469649159' post='3100084'] Ultimately mine is going back because of the flacking finish on the back of the neck Honestly I agreed the finish doesn't look naturally aged. I am thinking of just getting an american standard jazz (always wanted a jazz). How do the post 2012 models compare (I do like the natural sound of the flea jazz)? [/quote] I have a 2015 USA Std, (previously owned Pre CBS, 70's and Custom Shop Jazzes). I LOVE this bass! Wasn't even expecting to get one as I never liked the Std's enough to keep hold of one in the past but this bass really stood out to me in the shop and it was an instant bond, had to buy it. I compared it to 3 Custom Shop Jazzes recently and was very happy that mine was on par, all basses had their own thing going on. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you get one that suits you they are great basses.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1469641636' post='3100005'] As I say, mine may have been a Friday afternoon bass, even Friday evening finishing-off after having a few beers. Either way, I expect to see a lot of these for sale over the next few months. Chris [/quote] Too bad Chris, I reckon you must have of course wanted this bass to be the muts nuts so that's quite a disappointment. You've had some killer basses in your ownership over the years, from original vintage to the better end of Custom Shop and I suppose that makes it much harder to accept a bass that is aesthetically based on those lines, but not even close. I mean the relicing on Custom Shop can be very hit and miss so I would never expect a decent relic at lower prices, haven't ever seen one yet and doubt I ever will. Having owned similar basses to you (and often the same ones!) the relicing put me off immediately. Not quite as bad as the SRV Strat (edit - I mean Rory Gallagher not SRV) that has shiny paint in patches, but still very processed and odd in places. I'm also pretty sure that Flea's 61 has only worn down to the undercoat, or at the least not having the wood that much exposed. As for the tone, shame you got a bad one as the RW's can be awesome. I was saying just the other day that no matter how great a guitar maker is, sometimes wood just isn't meant to be a guitar and should have been a table or something Like I said earlier I still reckon the spec of this bass is great and perfect for many a player, it fills a great gap in the market and I probably would have got one just for the hell of it if I didn't have a Jazz Bass that I'm perfectly content with. I'm also very content with my Modulus Flea and am GAS free, but if the Custom Shop release the one he's currently playing I'm screwed!

I was just chatting to Lee650 about JV's this morning. I've had 4 JV Precisions, 2 were very early Fender logo 1957 versions, one was a 83 60's version and the other a 83 70's version. The Fender logo ones were outstanding and I'd still have one if it wasn't for the weight being 9.5lbs. The 60's one was good, but not great, the 70's one was fantastic and light weight, one of the very few basses I've had that I'd still like to own. The body wood can differ on JV, the Fender logo ones were Sen Ash (more of an alder though I believe and just called ash because of the grain), then I think some alder ones came out before moving on to Basswood... If I recall correctly? Only reason I mention all this is because as always, tones can alter depending on body wood. Personally, I prefer the Sen Ash and Alder ones. They are good basses, though sometimes I find the hype a bit too much and distorted as there are lots of good basses out there. Worth a punt though if you can get one at a decent price.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1469299476' post='3097285'] Only just found this thread. I too and one of the Flea Bass acolytes. Here it is with my Ric and Stingray [/quote] Looking good Nick, nice combo of basses there

I might have put a higher trade value once, or maybe I just considered it? Anyway, my thinking was in case the person who wanted to trade had their bass valued higher than I valued it at.

[quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1468679172' post='3092611'] And.......who knows I may sell the 64.... [/quote] I hear you mate and like you said earlier 'pocketing a few quid' is what made me sell off my pre CBS basses over the years. Your new one looks lovely and will do the job just as well.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1468527130' post='3091623'] Someone needs to buy this sharpish! Hmm... do I need a sunburst to go with my fiesta red..? [/quote] Yes you do. You know it makes sense.

Posting this as there is a Road Worn love in happening on BC £650 ono in Greenwich https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/fender-road-worn-50-s-precision-bass/1178372013

[quote name='quinlan' timestamp='1468442638' post='3091017'] hi guy's, could you help me ? i've bought one, but i think the shop gave me a wrong gigbag, when i call them, they said, nonono thats the good gigbag... so could you post a pic of your flea sign with the gigbag ? Cheers [/quote] Pictured on page 5 of this thread

[quote name='FarFromTheTrees' timestamp='1468448431' post='3091071'] Would you say the Stingray is more versatile? [/quote] From my POV the Stingrsy HH is far more versatile. But like I said, I only clicked with the neck pickup on the Thumb, even though the bridge pickup and combined pickups have a great tone of their own

I've very recently switched from a 1989 Thumb 5 NT to a 2014 Stingray 5 HH. Both of mine are great quality with good B strings. I liked the Thumb a lot and only sold it due to the body being too small for me. Though I was genuinely gutted to let it go, it just so happens that the Stingray is a way better option all round for my tastes as it's more comfortable to play (both neck and body) and the tone variations are very useful. I get to use 3 out of 5 of the pickup selections regularly and the other 2 every now and again. With the Thumb, I only ever got on with the neck pickup. Of course, this is all down to taste but as you were asking...

[quote name='Snook' timestamp='1468238057' post='3089435'] Would anyone be willing to post a rough guide price of value with and without a refret? So frets that are original but not 100% versus a refretted to original spec one? This could be a big ask!? [/quote] It's not really possible to answer that as the market prices are not set or consistent. IMO, a refret would affect the desirability of the bass (for some people) more than the price. I know a fair few guys who buy vintage and don't care about frets, they just see them as a wear and tear part. Other guys are precious about it. It's all down to personal opinion and that makes pricing harder too.

This is my second dealing with Lasse, the first was back in 2011 from an eBay listing and then recently he bought a MXR pedal from me. Each time he's been a perfect gentleman and a pleasure to deal with.