Fleabass

savman

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has played one of these new fleabasses?
I play guitar but am keen to learn bass and thought this looks like a cheap option to get in

Any reviews welcome....
Cheers

http://www.fleabass.com/

ScrapeMySky

Haven't played one but have read a review of them in some magazine and they supposed to be pretty good for the price. That's pretty much all I can tell you. Personally, I don't like the design though. And I'm not even talking about the colors. I'm just not into the Musicman look very much.

i_lov_it

The Design isn't bad...Well the Body of it anyway!...I'm not into all the DIFFERENT 'Colours'...though!...Love the INTRO to the site! lol

savman

Yeah the colours seem quirky but i dont mind that too much.

i guess I am more interested in the mechanics of the thing.
I assume like a good guitar, the wood, pickups, pots etc are of paramount importance to a good bass.

I do like the price. I got a quote for £350 which is pretty good.

Hitch-Hiker

It's fucking brilliant for an entry level bass, but the colour schemes are horrible. The white on black is the only normal looking one. Basically a slightly redesigned Stingray style so it's good for most styles of playing. I haven't tried it at length but it seemed pretty darn good in the shop.

savman

I bought it. The black and white one! £400 Slightly over paid but i liked the sales guy.

Very happy with it. As you mention- great for an entry level bass. But still has a nice enough funky tone. Clearly modelled off of fleas tone and stingray.
It loses a bit of punch due to it being passive. But i just figure i can turn up the amp

Anyway. Something different to play with, and i can now re-learn that back catalogue of Pearl Jam all over again!