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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by stingray96191, Sep 19, 2001.

  1. Sep 19, 2001 #1
    stingray96191

    stingray96191 Guest

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    I just ordered my new Flea Bass from Bass Central and got the Seymore Duncan Pickup, I was wondering if anyone out there owned one of these with the different pickups and could give me a idea of the differences in the sounds they produce. I think SD, and Bartolini are the only current options and the Lane Poor which i would have loved is out of production.
    Thanks
     
  2. Sep 19, 2001 #2
    Dirty Road Cola

    Dirty Road Cola Guest

    Sep 8, 2000
    Gainesville, FL
    I got one with a Lane Poor Pickup/preamp.

    Its okay; its not the signature Music man bite, but then again, it isn't a music man :)

    Its an okay bass, I liked it for a time but I wasn't totally thrilled with it. I never plugged in the SD equipped one (I work at Bass Central with Gard) but as I understand it, SD's have a bit more bite? (correct me if I am wrong, not too familiar with SD pickups.)

    Oh, and if you want, my flea is for sale ;) Its pretty beat up, though. Lots of wee nicks.

    Back on topic, you should be pleased with your Decision, but don't expect it to sound like a Music Man. Its totally different, in my opinion. Its a bit more refined.

    Have fun with your new bass, man! :)

    Neal
     
  3. Sep 19, 2001 #3
    stingray96191

    stingray96191 Guest

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    No as for a music man, Ive alredy got one. I bought it at Bass Central Last summer. The only Flea Basses Ive got to play Had the Lane poor , that i Liked, But i loved the Neck. It feels incredible, aside from the sticky finish, But i ordered mine with the Satin option so hopefully that won't be a problem.
    Thanks for your help though
    Erin
     
  4. Sep 19, 2001 #4
    tcbglitch

    tcbglitch Guest

    May 26, 2001
    US
    I have a flea bass with the lane poor pickup. A lot of people compare the flea and music man bass all the time. The lane poor is a really clear, clean sounding pickup and combined with the graphite neck, you get a good sound that leans more towards hi-fi. I've never played a sterling or stingray, but would guess that they would have more midrange and low end to them. I love the graphite neck because it's so stable and I can also leave the bass in alternate tunings for long periods of time. It's a great bass, it just depends whether you like the sound it produces.
     
  5. Sep 19, 2001 #5
    streamer

    streamer Guest

    Feb 27, 2001
    San Diego, CA and Irvine, CA
    hey for Dirty Road Cola, how much are ya askin for the flea?
     
  6. Sep 19, 2001 #6
    Dirty Road Cola

    Dirty Road Cola Guest

    Sep 8, 2000
    Gainesville, FL
    check your pm streamer
     
  7. Sep 19, 2001 #7
    melvin

    melvin Guest

    Apr 28, 2001
    I entered the BP contest for one.

    I bet itll be on my doorstep in a few days. :rolleyes:
     
  8. Sep 20, 2001 #8
    john turner

    john turner You don't want to do that. Trust me. Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2000
    atlanta ga
    every flea that i've ever had, i squish between my fingers.
     
  9. Sep 20, 2001 #9
    Ryan L.

    Ryan L. Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Aug 7, 2000
    West Fargo, ND

    Good one.:rolleyes: :D


    Back on the subject, I just played a Flea 4 with the Bart pup at Mars Music. I thought it played great, but I didn't really care for the tone. Quite blah. Let us know how the SD sounds when you get it.
     
  10. Sep 21, 2001 #10
    uglybassplayer

    uglybassplayer

    Aug 24, 2001
    New Jersey
    Never owned a Flea, but I've got a family of little white spiders who have made their home in my car, does that count?

    - Frank
     
  11. Sep 21, 2001 #11
    stingray96191

    stingray96191 Guest

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    Ill definatly let you know what the SSD sounds like when i get it. It will be a few months though, I had it comissioned and they said it would be at least 3 months. I can't wait. Ill even post pictures if i can ever figure that out:D
     
  12. Sep 22, 2001 #12
    lo-end

    lo-end Guest

    Jun 15, 2001
    PA
    EMG! Aaaarghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

    blahhhhhh!!!!! Mudvayne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rahhhhhhh!!

    EMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!












    :D
     
  13. Sep 22, 2001 #13
    CrawlingEye

    CrawlingEye Member

    Mar 20, 2001
    Easton, Pennsylvania

    EMG's comparable in quality to Mudvayne?!



    DON'T GET THE ONE WITH EMG'S!!!!!!



    :eek: :D ;)
     
  14. Sep 22, 2001 #14
    Angus

    Angus Supporting Member

    Apr 16, 2000
    Palo Alto, CA
    :rolleyes:
     
  15. Sep 22, 2001 #15
    stingray96191

    stingray96191 Guest

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    i don't think they sell one with emg's