JBassist Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 he uses it in 'around the world' and some other songs its not a famous model or make im just wondering if any on uses 1 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCQ1F9hlQl0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCQ1F9hlQl0[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 That's a modulus Fleabass, now known as the Funk Unlimited. [url="http://www.modulusguitars.com/v3/"]http://www.modulusguitars.com/v3/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) I haven't looked at the Video but doesn't he use a Modulus Flea Bass? Always beaten to it Doesn't he also use Stingrays? Edited July 21, 2009 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Yeah it's a Modulus Fleabass. Does anyone remember that bass before Flea used it and was known as the Sonic Hammer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombboy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) He used to use Stingrays but he wanted a signature model and EB said "No. We don't do signature models"...... apart from the Steve Morse, the Albert Lee, the John Petrucci, the Steve Lukather..... the (erm) Ali Bongo. Edited July 21, 2009 by tombboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='tombboy' post='546411' date='Jul 21 2009, 01:35 PM']He used to use Stingrays but he wanted a signature model and EB said "No. We don't do signature models"...... apart from the Steve Morse, the Albert Lee, the John Petrucci, the Steve Lukather..... the (erm) Ali Bongo. [/quote] But they don't make signature basses. They don't need to-the Stingray sells itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 What about the Big Al Yankovich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='Doctor J' post='546513' date='Jul 21 2009, 02:35 PM']What about the Big Al Yankovich?[/quote] Or his uncle from Yorkshire 'Real Ale Yankovich' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='Doddy' post='546426' date='Jul 21 2009, 01:49 PM']But they don't make signature basses. They don't need to-the Stingray sells itself.[/quote] Although it has to be said that they've sold a lot better since RHCP became famous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I always found it funny how loads of folk bought Stingrays after Blood Sugar Sex Magic only to later discover many of its best lines were played on a Wal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='rjb' post='546743' date='Jul 21 2009, 05:13 PM']I always found it funny how loads of folk bought Stingrays after Blood Sugar Sex Magic only to later discover many of its best lines were played on a Wal! [/quote] i can not tell you how funny that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) The Stingray looks the coolest though, (yes, I am vain). Edited July 21, 2009 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 [quote name='Doddy' post='546410' date='Jul 21 2009, 01:35 PM']Yeah it's a Modulus Fleabass. Does anyone remember that bass before Flea used it and was known as the Sonic Hammer?[/quote] Yes, although wasn't that bass discontinued and remodelled into the Flea bass? It's a shame, I like the Sonic Hammer basses! Part of the reason that EB refused to bow to Flea's demand for a sig bass was that he wanted the Stingray line renamed the Flea bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 [quote name='Doddy' post='546410' date='Jul 21 2009, 01:35 PM']Yeah it's a Modulus Fleabass. Does anyone remember that bass before Flea used it and was known as the Sonic Hammer?[/quote] CrazyKiwi had one for a while - I played it and it was awesome. I think it found it's way to Beedster (natch) and then I'm not sure where it went afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Flea also used an Alembic Epic to record most of "One Hot Minute", although I don't think he ever played it live. The Modulus is a great bass, but the all-time best Flea tone has to go to BSSM - the Wal. The bass tone on that album is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 And he's now playing some kind of fisher price toy. I always thought he had a great live sound too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='rjb' post='546743' date='Jul 21 2009, 05:13 PM']I always found it funny how loads of folk bought Stingrays after Blood Sugar Sex Magic only to later discover many of its best lines were played on a Wal! [/quote] As far as I remember, He's said that Under the Bridge and Munky Monks were on a Stingray5 and Aeroplane off One Hot Minute was on a Stingray. Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='dlloyd' post='548700' date='Jul 23 2009, 11:15 AM']As far as I remember, He's said that Under the Bridge and Munky Monks were on a Stingray5 and Aeroplane off One Hot Minute was on a Stingray. Any others?[/quote] Righteous and the wicked was presumably done on the SR5 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='tombboy' post='546411' date='Jul 21 2009, 01:35 PM']He used to use Stingrays but he wanted a signature model and EB said "No. We don't do signature models"...... apart from the Steve Morse, the Albert Lee, the John Petrucci, the Steve Lukather..... the (erm) Ali Bongo. [/quote] Always wondered why he jumped ship. With that being why he did I can completely understand why...Oh well, congrats to Modulus. Never felt the need to buy a fleabass though...it's kinda...average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='LukeFRC' post='546817' date='Jul 21 2009, 06:20 PM']i can not tell you how funny that is. [/quote] The classic Flea sound is a Stingray, but I think he used an Alembic for recording, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='549333' date='Jul 23 2009, 07:51 PM']The classic Flea sound is a Stingray, but I think he used an Alembic for recording, too.[/quote] Yeah but vintage Flea sound is a beaten to sh** P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 (edited) [quote name='LukeFRC' post='546817' date='Jul 21 2009, 06:20 PM']i can not tell you how funny that is. [/quote] [quote]As far as I remember, He's said that Under the Bridge and Munky Monks were on a Stingray5 and Aeroplane off One Hot Minute was on a Stingray. Any others?[/quote] Oops, some ruffled feathers? I come in peace, honest! I definitely saw footage of him playing a Wal in the BSSM sessions back in the day. It's probably on Youtube by now. Either way it really doesn't matter in the great scheme of things. His demands for endorsements seem very OTT, by the way. Edited July 24, 2009 by rjb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 [quote name='rjb' post='550155' date='Jul 24 2009, 01:26 PM']Oops, some ruffled feathers?[/quote] Er... no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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