Chiliwailer Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) They say a real man can wear pink. I am wanting a Flea Bass, have been for a while. Finally given up on getting a Lane Poor version, having heard various sound clips of the Seymour Duncan + OBP-1 preamp I'm convinced that's ok. But..... my friend has this one for sale and it is in [size=5][color=#800080][b]purple metal flake!!! [/b][/color][/size] It's not cheap, but then again will they ever will be. I'm only go to play this at home, the little kid in me wants a Flea Bass just for the awesome tone and fun of it, purple flake is kinda fun? Please guys and gals, [u]give it to me straight,[/u] no holding back, be nice, be mean, just don't be diplomatic! Thanks. Edited October 26, 2013 by Chiliwailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Just buy it. Especially if it's a good price. If the rumours ate true then these will be harder and harder to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanovw Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Funky! I don't generally like purple but that's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I'd gig it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I may well the the worst bloke to give an opinion on this but I love it - buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Purple? Nowt wrong with purple. My first car was purple. A history full of Roman Emperors, kings and queens, bishops and hippies can't be wrong. I don't know whether Tiberius would be the type to rock out to Suck My Kiss, but if he did, it would be on one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1382770281' post='2256339'] Purple? Nowt wrong with purple. [/quote] [quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1382769937' post='2256338'] I love it - buy it [/quote] [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1382769401' post='2256335'] I'd gig it! [/quote] [quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1382768879' post='2256329'] Funky! I don't generally like purple but that's cool. [/quote] [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1382768237' post='2256324'] Just buy it. [/quote] Hahaha! I'm loving this! I feel like a new bass day might be around the corner.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Stick with the P's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1382770840' post='2256344'] Stick with the P's [/quote] Oooh, nice call! I'm fully sticking with my worn in '66 Precision, that's a keeper till death. But the mint condition '66 one could be sold tomorrow. Of course I'm really gutted about that, but the extra cash will really come in handy, even after getting the Modulus. I really like the guy who may be buying it, it'd be in great hands. So my reality is that some extra cash and variation in my basses has almost sealed the deal for me. Tough choice I'll admit. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Get it! I would! It would go with my purple gig shirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 More like you're not a real man if you're only going to play this at home This bass was made to be shown off, so you'd better buy it and get out there, unless there's a damn good medical reason why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1382774199' post='2256375'] More like you're not a real man if you're only going to play this at home This bass was made to be shown off, so you'd better buy it and get out there, unless there's a damn good medical reason why not. [/quote] Mate, I am literally laughing out loud, because I do have a medical reason why I stopped gigging - I have severe nerve damage to my neck and back. No harm done my friend, what are the chances eh?!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It looks super cool. Buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Love it, buy it before PRINCE does Seriously beautiful looking Bass, go for it if you want it and can afford it, life's too short John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Aren't Basschatters nice? But they won't tell you the truth, which is this: IF YOU BUY THIS BASS EVERYONE WILL THINK YOU'RE A GAYLORD!! Seriously though, it's fine. It's the twenty-first century, for God's sake! Be proud, and get in touch with your purple side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1382774353' post='2256380'] Mate, I am literally laughing out loud, because I do have a medical reason why I stopped gigging - I have severe nerve damage to my neck and back. No harm done my friend, what are the chances eh?!!! [/quote] Well, wasn't that a sensible disclaimer to put in, eh? Seriously though, just go for it if it'd make you happy. Gender based "rules" are outdated anyway. As far as I'm aware, and in keeping with the medical theme one is a "real" man if one has a Y chromosome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 A real man can play whatever the hell he likes! I love the purple colour...and I love that bass....I would play it with confidence anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1382778796' post='2256420'] A real man can play whatever the hell he likes! I love the purple colour...and I love that bass....I would play it with confidence anywhere. [/quote] Yep big +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Purple is a great colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I think that the colour is great if maybe a little understated. The bass itself though is a bit meh IMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='madshadows' timestamp='1382775666' post='2256392'] Love it, buy it before PRINCE does [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 You mate knows you're interested, does he? What would you tell him as a reason to not buy it? Surely you can't say it looks gay? BTW I used to have a metallic aubergine company car. I loved it. Ir was different. I didnt see a problem with it until I changed my job and a colleague came to collect it and he even saw driving it back as an assault on his masculinity; poor feeble twit. Buy it and live!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Yes. Yes. and YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1382769401' post='2256335'] I'd gig it! [/quote] I think it's only fair to point out that you did buy that green Yamaha because you liked the colour, to add a bit of balance :-) Seriously, I think this bass looks stunning and if I could cope with the full-on nature of these basses, it wouldn't bother me a bit. I once had a go on Kiwi's Sonic Hammer, and boy did that thing have a serious attitude! Someone will be along in a minute to tell you it'll look much nicer with a tortoiseshell scratch plate. Edited October 26, 2013 by pete.young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 The way I see it, is Dairy Milks are in a purple metallic wrapper, so yes, purple is good. I'd have gug with my Pink Westfield without hesitation, so Purple's a no-brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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