Hamstar8 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Forgive me if I'm wrong but .. I seem to be seeing a lot of flea jazz basses for sale all over the place and they always seem to be not very old or haven't had it long bought second hand.... am I missing something ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 no, quite right. I'm also a little uncertain why they would be turned over so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Happens a lot around here. Lots of people cream their pants over the latest "must have", buy it & then sell it a few days/weeks/months later to fund their next wet dream purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 The original thread on these ran to a few hundred posts and people falling over each other to get one - it was immediately pre Brexit so they were comparatively good value, but available at that price for a very short time. The stack knob Jazz was changed by Fender originally for a good reason - presumably some people with the Flea Jazz have stumbled across it also (I seem to remember discussion about this when these basses came out) - as well as the flip flippity flip nature of some people on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I think it is perfectly reasonable, as was said, the thread of people buying one was one of the busiest on here. I even thought of getting one, then realised that it was a 4 string jazz, which was what I didn't need, so didn't, plus they went up after brexit, and they got just a bit too expensive for a mexican jazz. Either way. a lot of people bought one. Obviously a lot of those people are going to love them and hang on to them, but there are going to be a lot of people who got caught up and will now be not using them as much and will be looking for something different. I would actually expect them to be more common than they are, certainly at the level of geddy lee jazzes and I am sure they will be in the fullness of time. I still don't think they are that common on here considering how many were sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I bought 3. Still can't slap to save my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I bought a wonderful used one on here from Basskit Case (Mike). First Jazz in ages I've actually liked - the feel, the tone.....I've had a few US Standards, and TBH, I like these far more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I'm probably amongst the majority of members that patiently waited for the hype to settle whilst also keeping a look out for the first few secondhand ones to show up in the marketplace. I immediately loved the look of these basses from the moment they appeared, despite not being a Flea fan by any means, if anything that was the main attraction as well as some great examples of how it sounds without being played by a Flea clone. Regardless, I'm glad I waited as I got mine for a great price and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I've taken to it. Amazing playability and despite the hum I actually like the stacked controls, I find them slightly more easier to shape my tone with. It made me realise how much I miss having a rosewood fingerboard on a Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1496412149' post='3311246'] Yes, I think a few hasty purchases were made. My one isn't going anywhere. [center][/center] [/quote] I'm not surprised - I tend to keep most of what I buy as well - I nearly went for one of those but the initial batch sold out before I got to it! Nice sticker btw. Edited June 2, 2017 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I had noticed quite a number of them for sale. I doubt there is anything wrong with them, more that mild buyer's remorse can strike in these hasty purchases. I have seen one up close and it looked good. However, that naff bridge piece irritates me. The Classic Vibe Squier Jazz with the brass bridge saddles had a better bloody bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1496445174' post='3311577'] It's not a sticker, it's a completely new pickguard made by Tim at Original Scratchplates featuring the logo of a Ska band I dep for. [/quote] V nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1496421127' post='3311333'] I bought 3. Still can't slap to save my life! [/quote] Isn't trying to slap fleas a bit like trying to nail jellies to a picture rail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1496445174' post='3311577'] It's not a sticker, it's a completely new pickguard made by Tim at Original Scratchplates featuring the logo of a Ska band I dep for. [/quote] One might posit that it is a trade mark for one well known brand that has been humorously altered to become the trade mark for a new brand. I hope Unilever have no issue if Skamite goes global. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar8 Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1496411381' post='3311236'] The original thread on these ran to a few hundred posts and people falling over each other to get one - it was immediately pre Brexit so they were comparatively good value, but available at that price for a very short time. The stack knob Jazz was changed by Fender originally for a good reason - presumably some people with the Flea Jazz have stumbled across it also (I seem to remember discussion about this when these basses came out) - as well as the flip flippity flip nature of some people on the forum. [/quote] Yes seems feasible, I am now interested in trying one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1496480730' post='3311744'] Quite right of course, but they're just a lil' ol' Ska band from Essex with no real desire for world domination. Plus, I'm only the dep. I thought it would be a nice touch for when I gig for them. [/quote] I wasn't criticising. I think it's a smashing bit of artwork too. Good for the band's identity. Litigation on the part of Unilever however would give them such publicity that there would be little choice in the matter... they'd become an instant global phenomenon. Quite a clever strategy that. I may use it myself one day. Anyway - what happened to the old expression "The Only Way Is Essex"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1496445174' post='3311577'] It's not a sticker, it's a completely new pickguard made by Tim at Original Scratchplates featuring the logo of a Ska band I dep for. [/quote] I'm all in favour of personalised/customised scratchplates. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='Trueno' timestamp='1496481555' post='3311750'] I'm all in favour of personalised/customised scratchplates. It looks great. [/quote] It certainly does. I've got a possible dep (and maybe even full time place) coming up in a ska band, for which the bitsa P will be the obvious weapon of choice -- a chequerboard scratchplate will deffo be on the shopping list if it happens 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Every ' flea ' bass replica i've ever seen has never piqued any interest with moi Then again, i don't even like his style or tone. I like the guy himself though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1496586888' post='3312477'] Every ' flea ' bass replica i've ever seen has never piqued any interest with moi [/quote] Well, as they are all the same, if one doesn't it is very unlikely that any of the others will either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Did they not bring out a few different models ? MM, Jazz, etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1496596857' post='3312574'] Did they not bring out a few different models ? MM, Jazz, etc ? [/quote] Only for the man himself, everyone else got the replica of the bass he used 10 years ago, Fender with their finger on the pulse as ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Blimey guv, you would have thought EB would have hurled an MM at the public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1496600282' post='3312600'] Blimey guv, you would have thought EB would have hurled an MM at the public [/quote] I believe the fact that MM repeatedly refused him a sig model is the reason he stopped using them and went to Modulus. Can't remember where I read that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 He wanted a Modulus neck on it afaik, purely because they were gigging in various climates night after night where no wooden necked bass could stay stable, it's a shame they couldn't come together to supply that to him and as a signature model, contrary to popular internet nonsense about him only using a Ray around the BSSM era and that only for live gigs he used them from day one, Pre EB Ray, Transition era Rays and later EBMM ones, the cartoon image on the first 1984 RHCP album cover shows a 3+1 Stingray headstock, live he used a carbon necked bass so he has history with a carbon necked Ray from before Ernie Ball even bought them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I think a lot of people bought one just to have a go and see what they were like. Initial scarcity and desirability meant that potential loss was never going to be much and some even moved at a profit. Every now & then something like this pops up that you can be pretty sure if not taking a loss on so it's just a short term cash flow thing. Plus you can't really damage one if you take it out on a gig, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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