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New FleaBass Colors! (AWESOME)
- Thread starter BlackFenderBass
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seriously guys, why knock it? its reasonably cheap so the new guys (younger generation) can have a fun bass to learn on and have the same as the player they like so much (if you like flea).
so what if the guard is stuck on with tape, do you complain about the badges on your car being stuck on with tape? do you complain about carpet being stuck down with tape? "oh this carpet is not stuck down with 6" nails, id better complain to the fitters about this sub standard work" no you dont. strong tape as long as it IS strong works fine for simple applications like this UNLESS tou want to modify the bass but why would you buy a fleabass for that?
hell if there was a cool spongebob bass that was not 'totally' aimed at kids, id buy one! that would be cool
(meaning it would work properly, and be made of better wood than a bananna box)
we all know if you want a 'proper' flea bass you get a 60's style jazz or a moddulus/MM/Wal, but how many of the new breed get one of thoe as a learner bass? or a show off strap spin bass?
so what if the guard is stuck on with tape, do you complain about the badges on your car being stuck on with tape? do you complain about carpet being stuck down with tape? "oh this carpet is not stuck down with 6" nails, id better complain to the fitters about this sub standard work" no you dont. strong tape as long as it IS strong works fine for simple applications like this UNLESS tou want to modify the bass but why would you buy a fleabass for that?
hell if there was a cool spongebob bass that was not 'totally' aimed at kids, id buy one! that would be cool
(meaning it would work properly, and be made of better wood than a bananna box)we all know if you want a 'proper' flea bass you get a 60's style jazz or a moddulus/MM/Wal, but how many of the new breed get one of thoe as a learner bass? or a show off strap spin bass?
+1. in that case, im a huge snob.
yuck...they are even worse in person IMO.
saw a dusty one in the corner of Elderly's.
I was really looking forward to buying one of these, but after reading a lot of negative/so-so reviews, I decided to spend my money on a cheaper bass with much more consistently-positive reviews.
These are short scale right? I dont play 4 string at all but i kinda want one of those pink and black ones. lol
The new Street basses actually look good in light blue, black, silver and white... and they're the least expensive... go figure. As for the pickguard being held on with tape... who cares as long as it stays on?
I actually would consider the silver one at $299 since the body shape and headstock have grown on me.
I actually would consider the silver one at $299 since the body shape and headstock have grown on me.
This pink one isn't on the market yet, but Fleabass just released the "street bass". Cheaper than the short-scale basses, but the size of the normal scale? They come in black/white pickguard, white/black pickguard, light blue/white PG, and silver/black PG. Unfortunately for them, I'm still over it. I was really willing to give these a shot, but the price and sketchy construction turned me off. Now, I'm not sure they can get me to reconsider. Sorry, Flea.
