In case anyone wondered, the bass used on Mother’s Milk was the bolt-on Spector. There are a few photos of Flea and John in the studio with this instrument.
I didn’t know Flea played a Spector NS-2, I’ve got one I bought at a pawn shop for $200! Sweet bass, heavy. I’ve been learning a few Bob Daisley songs when he worked with Ozzy, a genius worthy of a vid?
Hey man, really enjoyed this video into Flea's basses! Very informative and well put together. Just wondering though, what happened to the part two video?
Hey Seth, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Part 2 was taken down by Warner Brothers. I'll recut it at some point. You can view the show notes though. whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
MR ALFIE! Another great informative video always liked flea great bass player always wanted to know about that pink Fender and thanks to you Alfie you gave me all the information I needed on that strange Bass. Thank you .
I had no idea he used a Cutlass on those early albums. I actually own a sunburst Cutlass I. Really, really stable neck and different, tighter tone than the regular Stingrays.
My jaw dropped when I realised it was a Cutlass. They sound like awesome basses I'd love to play one. I bet it never goes out of tune! If you're on twitter, send me a picture! @AlfieWilliamsUK
Awesome! I always used to jam Californiacation. Bit typical but fun nonetheless! Me and a buddy were 15 and had been rehearsing for ages. We went to a school jam thing and these other 2 kids thought they were gods gift. Me and my friend start jamming Cali and they were floored. They knew they had competition! haha
One interesting detail, we were watching RHCP concert, while ago, it was actually a VHS, in the backstage Flea used to spray his strings with Guitar Polish spray than dry them with a cloth right before they went on stage. He said sound is a bit metallic but he doesn't use it on every bass thou...
Warner Brothers has removed part 2. It'll be reuploaded some time in May. You can read the show notes here whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
I was sorry to find out that Flea no longer was offering his Flea Bass. They’re a remarkable instrument, especially for the money. They do show up on the used market but are way overpriced...I’ve seen a few examples that sold for as much as the recently introduced Pre CBS relic’d Flea Signature Model in Shell Pink. The stacked volume and tone knobs on those early Jazz Basses was a good idea. I think Fender went to the three control V V T control after the first two years of the Jazz Bass introduction. I’ve modded both of my Fender USA Jazz Basses (1995 & 2008 ) to have the pair stacked volume and tone controls. If one can solder, it’s an easy and relatively inexpensive mod. It offers more tonal variations. I saw Fleas signature model and played one at Guitar Denter. Besides not having the money, I prefer to purchase instruments that look new and relic them myself through gigging. So I did the stacked control knob mod.
These are the basses flea used in studio recordings Up untill 2022. The Red Hot Chili Peppers- Musicman Stingray/ Cutlass & Fender Precision Freaky Styley - Musicman Stingray/ Cutlass The Uplift Mofo Party Plan- Spector NS 2 Mother's Milk - Spector NS 2 Blood Sugar Sex Magik- Wal MK2& Musicman Stingray & Musicman Stingray fretless One Hot Minute- Alembic Epic 4 & Taylor Acoustic Californication- Modulus Flea bass & Taylor AB-2 By The Way - Modulus Flea bass & Musicman Stingray fretless & Voxx Stadium Arcadium- 1961 Shell Pink Fender Jazz Bass I'm With You- 1961 Shell Pink Fender Jazz Bass & 1961 Fender Jazz Bass custom butterfly The Getaway- 1961 Shell Pink Fender Jazz Bass Unlimited Love- 1961 Shell Pink Fender Jazz Bass
Return of the Dream Canteen would've probally been recorded with the 1961 Jazz due to the album being recorded in the same sessions as Unlimited Love. However, in the 2022-2023 Global Stadium Tour, he uses the Fender Active.
Hey John, take a look at my other videos. I've done 3 parts on Geezer and one on Steve Harris. Here's some links to save you the trouble. Geezer ua-cam.com/video/n38caGq_TXM/v-deo.html Steve ua-cam.com/video/Yepz25oHXBI/v-deo.html
Hi, thanks for the video man, i see a lot of this type of videos from your Channel, i have a question, someone here in the comments know one cheap cabinet (300 dollars) and a cheap bass head(300 dollars too) to play funk rock?
The amps and effect, they were taken down. I need to reedit it. You can read the show notes though whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Hey Himanez, glad you enjoyed the video , thanks for watching. I'm of the mind he was using Ernie Ball using Round Wound Slinkys (50-70-85-105). From what I can tell the GHS boomers came around in 2014 and were a little lighter 45-65-85-105.
Hey Bart, yeah he did have a Black P-Bass at the time and can be seen in the early shows with it as a back up. I thought most people would have assumed he would have a P or a J so left it out!
@@WhichBass thank you ,nice 1 as MASSIVE influence on many bass players [inc me...lol] as top bass man + he sang too ff's,now that's defo worth a look?.,,,keep up these great in depth KYBP reviews as very informative as learnt a lot,ta......
Removed by YT. I'll try and get a new version up soon. You can still read the show notes though whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Yeah, you can thank Warner Brothers for that. They took it down. I need to find the time to re-edit it. The show notes are still online thought whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Those lovely people at Warner Brothers inc have taken down the effects video. Check out my show notes instead whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Which Bass his popping style and weird bass accompanied with his funky struming riffs is why I love les, he's such a delight to hear, except for the new album, It kinda sucks
2 Ampeg SVT 300w heads with 2 matching 8x10s; one on either side of the drum riser. Volume knobs at 11. White Fender Precision Basses (2 or 3 per tour as he was rough on them.) That was his rig with The Ramones, which really, is all that matters.
I've had some set backs unfortunately. A broken harddrive and with Christmas approaching it's a terrible time to get stuff done. Although I now have the time to write! So hopefully things can be super charged from next year ;)
IDK why but this guy comes across mad creepy. Ginger on bad bluescreen may be a factor. He's missing the top of his head. Edit: Ok it was just the intro.
In case anyone wondered, the bass used on Mother’s Milk was the bolt-on Spector. There are a few photos of Flea and John in the studio with this instrument.
How do you not have more subs and views man. These videos are amazing! Keep up the great work!
Danny! I always knew you were my favourite actor ;) Thank you for the flattering comment. I hope you'll stop by on the next vid!
No problem bro :)
@@WhichBass flea is my favourite bassist
@@WhichBass you are my favourite I would like to see flea's amps
This Chanel is exactly what this bass nerd was looking for. Keep up the great content!
Aahh, a bass nerd after my own heart. Thanks Jeremy, glad you're enjoying yourself :D
Bloody good channel..... As simple as it is I think one of Fleas best lines is the Young MC's bust a move.
Can you do Les Claypool?
Right here ua-cam.com/video/FyDJrFpQIHw/v-deo.html
I didn’t know Flea played a Spector NS-2, I’ve got one I bought at a pawn shop for $200! Sweet bass, heavy. I’ve been learning a few Bob Daisley songs when he worked with Ozzy, a genius worthy of a vid?
200$??!!?
One day I'll buy a Fleabass,
When one is actually for sale in Ireland
You're not really missing out on alot w that model. Get a Quantum Modulus instead for the best of their features IMHO.
I have one and it sound amazing
Fender Flea Jazz Bass Active Signature (USA, MN) - satin inca silver!!!
You do a massive amount of research and put it out. Thanks!
Thanks M! I do my very best.
Hey man, really enjoyed this video into Flea's basses! Very informative and well put together. Just wondering though, what happened to the part two video?
Hey Seth, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. Part 2 was taken down by Warner Brothers. I'll recut it at some point. You can view the show notes though. whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Ah man, that sucks it got taken down. The WB copyright flaggers never fail to be a pain in the ass.
This was great. Nice use of "Around the World"
I'm a huge Flea fan. But didn't know he used Cutlass in debut or 2nd album. Thank you!
Glad to pass on the knowledge Cornelius. It blew my mind when I learned that too.
MR ALFIE! Another great informative video always liked flea great bass player always wanted to know about that pink Fender and thanks to you Alfie you gave me all the information I needed on that strange Bass. Thank you .
As always Cruise my pleasure dude :D. I can't imagine someone just giving me a pre CBS Fender. Wth.
Great insight and well though information on a great bassist. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Steve, glad you stopped by.
Do one about Jaco Pastorius, please 😉👍
I'll put Jaco on the list, thanks Charlie.
Which Bass wo. Thanks a lot to answer me bro.. im in love with your channel here 😁😉😊😏🤙👍
I could be wrong for sure, but I feel like I sliiiiightly remember him using a 5 string stingray on Funky Monks
I had no idea he used a Cutlass on those early albums. I actually own a sunburst Cutlass I. Really, really stable neck and different, tighter tone than the regular Stingrays.
My jaw dropped when I realised it was a Cutlass. They sound like awesome basses I'd love to play one. I bet it never goes out of tune! If you're on twitter, send me a picture! @AlfieWilliamsUK
So much info I didn't even expect :) Thanks a lot!
I'm happy you got more than you bargained for :D
Amazing work man, years and years of work. Congratulations!
Thank you Gonzalo, that's kind of you to say so. Aahh years of work is a bit of an overstatement but thank you!
dude, Californication came out in 1999 ;)
Aha so you were paying attention! Good man!
Soul to squeeze was my first RHCP song and my band played it in our gigs
Awesome! I always used to jam Californiacation. Bit typical but fun nonetheless!
Me and a buddy were 15 and had been rehearsing for ages. We went to a school jam thing and these other 2 kids thought they were gods gift. Me and my friend start jamming Cali and they were floored. They knew they had competition! haha
LEMMY CMON MAN PLSS
LEEEMMMYY, Lemiester fans need wait a bit longer! Watch this space!
Here you go ua-cam.com/video/J_kLZPB2zj8/v-deo.html
One interesting detail, we were watching RHCP concert, while ago, it was actually a VHS, in the backstage Flea used to spray his strings with Guitar Polish spray than dry them with a cloth right before they went on stage. He said sound is a bit metallic but he doesn't use it on every bass thou...
Oh cool I didn't know that. What VHS was it? I'd love to see that.
@@WhichBass oh I think it's long gone by now, think it might be Blood Sugar Sex Magic tour, a piece from that, not sure it was over 20 years ago...
That Cutlass II. I need one. Now.
Same here man. Same here.
Great video, man!
You should do one of these vids on Victor Wooten’s basses and gear!
Lots of info crammed into 5-10 minutes. Love it! How about Sting?
Thanks William, glad you enjoyed yourself! Sting! A very good choice, I shall add him to the list. Watch this space.
Thanks Alfie! \oo/
superb and informative channel!
Thanks for the supportive comment Todd! I appreciate that. Very glad you enjoyed your time here. See you on the next.
Are you sure Flea used his Jazz bass on By The Way? Most songs sound like a Modulus.
Such a great channel...Congratulations!!
Thank you Angelo, glad to have you watching.
I love your reviews! Such great insight and well spoken!
Thanks Scotty! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
You know who's been an inspiration for me, as a drummer, for years? PHIL LESH!!!
Cool and clear explanation ! Awesome !!
Thank you Albert, as always :D
Can you do Mike drint rigs??
Hey Villy, yeah dude, Mike is on the list, subscribe and watch this space!
Which Bass when are you doing Mike?
check yeah :) his rig of late kinda boring but how he got there is pretty cool
Warner Brothers has removed part 2. It'll be reuploaded some time in May. You can read the show notes here
whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Buen video tio!!! Gracias , grettings from Perú!
Thanks Jano! I'm glad you enjoyed it. You tell Peru I said hello!
I was sorry to find out that Flea no longer was offering his Flea Bass. They’re a remarkable instrument, especially for the money. They do show up on the used market but are way overpriced...I’ve seen a few examples that sold for as much as the recently introduced Pre CBS relic’d Flea Signature Model in Shell Pink.
The stacked volume and tone knobs on those early Jazz Basses was a good idea. I think Fender went to the three control V V T control after the first two years of the Jazz Bass introduction. I’ve modded both of my Fender USA Jazz Basses (1995 & 2008 ) to have the pair stacked volume and tone controls. If one can solder, it’s an easy and relatively inexpensive mod. It offers more tonal variations.
I saw Fleas signature model and played one at Guitar Denter. Besides not having the money, I prefer to purchase instruments that look new and relic them myself through gigging. So I did the stacked control knob mod.
Wow I had no idea that graphite neck is stock!!! There’s one for sale and I thought someone put it on and I didn’t buy it omg
One of the top 3 basses I want is a Modulus Funk. They blow my mind. It's just the tone I've always wanted.
He only used the Teisco bass in the music video for higher ground!!! He recorded it with the Spector!
Yep! Glad to see someone paying attention. More questions at the end of the the video ;)
Love your Channel, what gear do you use brother bassman?
Thanks MrScary! Ahhh nothing special, Lakland bass, GK amplifier combo. Few pedals. All vanilla ;)
Fuckin good work mate..I cant even imagine how much work you have to put up to make this content..much respect!
Hah, thanks Azim. Yeah, it's a lot of zooming into poor quality pictures wondering wtf that is XD. Thanks dude glad you stopped by.
Hey man,can you please review jaco pastorious's rig on all of his albums.i know it's a lot of WORK.
Hey Arturo, Jaco is high on my to do list, so yes! Watch this space and I hope to get to him soon.
Californication came out in June of '99
Well spotted, I'll send my future drafts to you for checking ;)
Informative! Great channel bro!!
Thank you dude, very glad you enjoyed it.
Krist Novoselic Please!
I'm liking it! Watch this space.
I wanna see one for Les Claypool
It's coming Viko, don't worry. Make sure you vote on my vlog video as that's where I'm counting the results.
You need to do Phil Lynott.
Think you might be right.
These are the basses flea used in studio recordings Up untill 2022.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers- Musicman Stingray/ Cutlass & Fender Precision
Freaky Styley - Musicman Stingray/ Cutlass
The Uplift Mofo Party Plan- Spector NS 2
Mother's Milk - Spector NS 2
Blood Sugar Sex Magik- Wal MK2& Musicman Stingray & Musicman Stingray fretless
One Hot Minute- Alembic Epic 4 & Taylor Acoustic
Californication- Modulus Flea bass & Taylor AB-2
By The Way - Modulus Flea bass & Musicman Stingray fretless & Voxx
Stadium Arcadium- 1961 Shell Pink Fender Jazz Bass
I'm With You- 1961 Shell Pink Fender Jazz Bass & 1961 Fender Jazz Bass custom butterfly
The Getaway- 1961 Shell Pink Fender Jazz Bass
Unlimited Love- 1961 Shell Pink Fender Jazz Bass
Yes indeed!
Return of the Dream Canteen would've probally been recorded with the 1961 Jazz due to the album being recorded in the same sessions as Unlimited Love.
However, in the 2022-2023 Global Stadium Tour, he uses the Fender Active.
Forgive me if you've already been asked or done this project. I'm curious about Geezer Butler and Steve Harris Billy Sheehan
Hey John, take a look at my other videos. I've done 3 parts on Geezer and one on Steve Harris. Here's some links to save you the trouble.
Geezer
ua-cam.com/video/n38caGq_TXM/v-deo.html
Steve
ua-cam.com/video/Yepz25oHXBI/v-deo.html
Great vid thanks!
Thank you for watching Bofus.
Really professional videos.
Can Ya do Philip Lynott from Thin Lizzy?
Also Paul Simonon from the Clash! C:
Thank you Jay! I appreciate that. Great suggestions dude. I'll see what I can do.
Excellent video! Instant sub! - Diego
Thanks very much Diego, that's very kind! The next video is well underway.
Which Bass you are welcome! I'll be waiting for your video
Can you do Chris Wolstenholme from Muse?
A challenge! Sounds good to me, thanks for the suggestion.
Which Bass good luck!
Part 2 is no longer available on youtube, anywhere i can find it?
I need to reupload it but you can read the show notes whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Do you know what type of acoustic bass Flea used in some "unplugged" acoustic live session? Cheers 🙄👍
Which unplugged session did you have in mind? My notes have him playing a Olympia OB-3CE by Tacoma.
@@WhichBass He also played a Fender Kingman acoustic bass in the Silverlake Conservatory.
The pic you showed was a Wal MkI not a MkII.....
It's only been 8 months and you found the Easter egg, well done :)
Hi, thanks for the video man, i see a lot of this type of videos from your Channel, i have a question, someone here in the comments know one cheap cabinet (300 dollars) and a cheap bass head(300 dollars too) to play funk rock?
Thanks ?? a standard GK 1x10 or 12 inch combo would be a good start.
@@WhichBass thanks man
what happened to the rig video? says it taken down?
The amps and effect, they were taken down. I need to reedit it. You can read the show notes though
whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Thanks for the info mate. Do you know what strings he used on blood sugar?
Hey Himanez, glad you enjoyed the video , thanks for watching. I'm of the mind he was using Ernie Ball using Round Wound Slinkys (50-70-85-105).
From what I can tell the GHS boomers came around in 2014 and were a little lighter 45-65-85-105.
Thanks mate for info & getting back to be, much appreciated, cheers
No problem dude, glad to help.
when you said about the Wal Mk 2, you showed a picture of a Mk 1
Awesome bassist.
Oh yeah 😎
How about a truly underrated bassist Blackie formerly of VOIVOD, he was definitely a major influence on me and I suspect many others thanks
That's a brilliant suggestion Mike, thank you. I'll see what I can do.
Make one for Tim Commerford or Jaco Pastorius please....
Did you vote for Tim in the latest vote video?
@@WhichBass not yet... where can I find it?
thanks for your videos! ... steve digiorgio please!
Thank you Carlos, I'll add Steve to the list.
I believe there is a p bass on their first two albums, on songs like baby appeal and why dont you love me
Flea did have a black P in the 80's so that's very likely.
Hell yes! Tell me all about Bass!
Oh, where do I begin Marvioo. The thing's I could tell you ... Better subscribe just in case ;)
You missed his Mother’s Milk Warwick Corvette $$, played live on the Arsenio Hall Show version of Higher Ground, possibly his best live sound!!
Ah well, glad someone's paying attention ;)
I'm always listening always pay attention well I'm not available I'm working
He used Fender Precision on the first album! Just listen!
Hey Bart, yeah he did have a Black P-Bass at the time and can be seen in the early shows with it as a back up. I thought most people would have assumed he would have a P or a J so left it out!
Wow!
Can you do Jaco Pastorius
Jaco is a great suggestion, I hope to get to him one day.
1:05 My dream bass wow
Bright neon coloured Stingray? XD
alfie ,can you please do jack bruce [cream]???
Great suggestion P Flo. Watch this space.
@@WhichBass thank you ,nice 1 as MASSIVE influence on many bass players [inc me...lol] as top bass man + he sang too ff's,now that's defo worth a look?.,,,keep up these great in depth KYBP reviews as very informative as learnt a lot,ta......
wheres is the part 2?
Removed by YT. I'll try and get a new version up soon. You can still read the show notes though whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Can you please do john Myung??
A fine choice there Jay, John is on the list.
Which Bass Thank you :)
Great video. Sorry to sound like a twat but californication was 1999, not 1997. Love these videos though. Keep it up
Where were you when I wrote my script?! I'll have to send the next draft for you to check over ;)
the part 2 is gone :(
Yeah, you can thank Warner Brothers for that. They took it down. I need to find the time to re-edit it.
The show notes are still online thought whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Paul McCartney next Please!
A classic Prey, I like it.
7:43 I'm pretty sure it is supposed to resemble the dutch flag!
Part 2/2 I can't see it 😞😞😞😞
No, sorry Barch, YT made me take it down. Maybe I'll reupload it one day.
Where is part 2?
YT ended up taking it down. I'll try and make a reupload at some point.
@@WhichBass Thank you so much! this is a very awesome content!!!! appreciate what you do..
whats the outro song?
Call yourself a Chili Pepper fan?! It's Look Around from I'm with You (2011)
Geddy Lee!
A fine suggestion Sam thank you.
Do Al Cisneros from Sleep
Great suggestion, watch this space.
Californication came out in 1999
Aahh, where were you when I was script writing?! I'll send you my future drafts from now on. If you don't mind giving them a once over.
Which Bass Sure thing. They could use it.
I'm pretty sure it's the 🇳🇱 dutch national flag on his modulus bass( not the french 🇫🇷)
You take it up with the French! I'm not getting involved!
9:15 - Jonathan Banks? :)
cooool.... great work... keep it up
..
Do some punk bassist. Matt Freeman from Rancid comes to mind.
Great suggestion.
i come here to find out about effects
Those lovely people at Warner Brothers inc have taken down the effects video. Check out my show notes instead whichbass.co.uk/know-your-bass-player/fleas-amplifier-rig-effects-know-bass-player-part-2
Peter hook?
I like it Edward, he's on the list.
Do paul gray do paul gray
Paul Gray is an interesting choice, thanks LZF, I'll see what I can do.
Do a les claypool one damn
Damnnn Devin, what do you like about Les? Many people have asked for him but I wanted to know what he means to you?
Which Bass his popping style and weird bass accompanied with his funky struming riffs is why I love les, he's such a delight to hear, except for the new album, It kinda sucks
Thanks for explaining Devin, that helps. Les has been requested a lot. Watch this space!
Larry Graham he is not TELL HIS OLD ASS TO PUT A SHIRT ON. Great totoriol on bass es
And maybe Dee Dee Ramone if you'd like
Hey dude, you bet! Those are great suggestions. I'll add it to the list and see what I can do ;)
2 Ampeg SVT 300w heads with 2 matching 8x10s; one on either side of the drum riser. Volume knobs at 11. White Fender Precision Basses (2 or 3 per tour as he was rough on them.) That was his rig with The Ramones, which really, is all that matters.
Where’s the new video ??)’:
I've had some set backs unfortunately. A broken harddrive and with Christmas approaching it's a terrible time to get stuff done. Although I now have the time to write! So hopefully things can be super charged from next year ;)
Which Bass oh, I hope everything gets better and that you come back!
Thanks Patricio, I appreciate it. I'll be back soon don't worry! :D
Mother’s milk was released
IDK why but this guy comes across mad creepy. Ginger on bad bluescreen may be a factor. He's missing the top of his head. Edit: Ok it was just the intro.
BOO! Don't shit yourself XD
Al-you-min-ee-um :O
That's how you say it ;) I will not accept any other!
@@WhichBass In the UK yeah it probably is :O
Victor Wooten!!!
Sounds good to me Ginger.
How do I afford a stingray
Real MusicMan Stringrays are expensive as hell but if you really want one you could try their Sterling model which starts at £300 instead of £1000+
Also, check around for used ones. Just picked up a sick black one for $999. Not cheap, but better than $1,500
What fingers he use😂😂😂