anybody have a bass pick from flea? (rhcp)

mcgruff10
mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,476
edited December 2013 in Lost Dogs
An 8th grade student of mine just went through 11 hours of surgery yesterday to remove a tumor. He's an amazing kid that loves playing bass and worships flea from the rhcp. I was just wondering if anybody had a show used pick they would be willing to part with or anything else cool from the rhcp. I'd like to give it to him when he returns to school in a few months. please shoot me a pm if you do. Thanks.

Mike
I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,195
    wish I could help ya unless you want a Jeff one...
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,476
    Thanks for the offer Dave but unfortunately he doesn't like pearl jam! I guess everyone has their flaws lol.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • kasedoug
    kasedoug The Golden State Posts: 3,035
    As many times as I've seen RHCP, I don't think I've ever seen Flea use a pick. I could be wrong though. Might have a few things I could send you so let me take a look and I'll PM you.
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,844
    I might have a set list copy from the 2006 East Rutherford show. I'll see if I still have it kicking around tonight. It's just a piece of paper, though. I suppose you could fold it into a pick....
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,476
    I never realized flea didn't use a pick. damn!
    I only saw rhcp once at the tfc in d.c.; man did they kick some ass!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 32,192
    mcgruff10 wrote:
    Thanks for the offer Dave but unfortunately he doesn't like pearl jam! I guess everyone has their flaws lol.

    great thing you're trying to do :mrgreen: .....even if his taste in music is a bit warped ;)
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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,844
    mcgruff10 wrote:
    I never realized flea didn't use a pick. damn!
    I only saw rhcp once at the tfc in d.c.; man did they kick some ass!

    Miss this guy...

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    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,844
    imalive wrote:
    mcgruff10 wrote:
    Thanks for the offer Dave but unfortunately he doesn't like pearl jam! I guess everyone has their flaws lol.

    great thing you're trying to do :mrgreen: .....even if his taste in music is a bit warped ;)

    I see what you did there.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • rvapete
    rvapete Posts: 488
    I would do a ton of research with the seller but this could work.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLEAs-Bass-String-Piece-From-Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers-Club-Nokia-Performance-/161134170171?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258458503b

    Ive seen other strings go for more but I think they included autographs as well. If you can get some sort of COA or assurance its genuine we might have a winner.

    Best of luck and awesome gesture :thumbup: !
  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Tweet Flea directly - @flea333 - worth a try. :)
  • 63schoefflin
    63schoefflin Posts: 2,581
    I don't think he uses one. That's why he used to have to superglue the hole in his thumb back in the day to play shows. That guy is one of the best of all time.
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  • Washed
    Washed Posts: 736
    This is legit. Silverlake Conservatory of Music is one of Flea's biggest causes and he serves on the board. Here's a link to the site (if you look at the list of board members flea is on there): http://silverlakeconservatory.com/

    I've bought RHCP stuff from this seller before and was very happy.
    rvapete wrote:
    I would do a ton of research with the seller but this could work.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLEAs-Bass-String-Piece-From-Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers-Club-Nokia-Performance-/161134170171?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258458503b

    Ive seen other strings go for more but I think they included autographs as well. If you can get some sort of COA or assurance its genuine we might have a winner.

    Best of luck and awesome gesture :thumbup: !
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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,476
    Washed wrote:
    This is legit. Silverlake Conservatory of Music is one of Flea's biggest causes and he serves on the board. Here's a link to the site (if you look at the list of board members flea is on there): http://silverlakeconservatory.com/

    I've bought RHCP stuff from this seller before and was very happy.
    rvapete wrote:
    I would do a ton of research with the seller but this could work.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/FLEAs-Bass-String-Piece-From-Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers-Club-Nokia-Performance-/161134170171?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item258458503b

    Ive seen other strings go for more but I think they included autographs as well. If you can get some sort of COA or assurance its genuine we might have a winner.

    Best of luck and awesome gesture :thumbup: !

    ok sweet I'll order it right away. thanks everyone!

    follow up question...this kid is going to be in cast from the hip down for 6 weeks and obviously won't be able to walk. I was wondering if anybody could make me some copies of some live rhcp. (do they have bootlegs like pj?) I would cover the cost of the cd's and shipping. If anybody could help please let me know. thanks again you guys!

    Mike
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dugangsxr
    dugangsxr Posts: 688
    I worked RHCP twice and was told he doesn't use a pick. He tapes his finger tips.

    There's other picks by them. Just not signature series (fleas). I know a lot of bass picks are usually larger in size or thicker than normal. I guess Ament likes the traditional ones.

    I have an orange pick of their's that says 'I'm with you' if you wanna say it was his, you can have it if you want it just pm me. Hope this helps. Good luck
    Paul D.
  • kasedoug
    kasedoug The Golden State Posts: 3,035
    They put out recordings of most of their I'm With You tour.

    http://www.livechilipeppers.com/catalog.aspx

    I've got one of the Coachella recordings I can send you along with their Roxy show, which was a rip from the Fuse TV broadcast. I can ask a friend if he has any other recordings.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,476
    kasedoug wrote:
    They put out recordings of most of their I'm With You tour.

    http://www.livechilipeppers.com/catalog.aspx

    I've got one of the Coachella recordings I can send you along with their Roxy show, which was a rip from the Fuse TV broadcast. I can ask a friend if he has any other recordings.
    Awesome! Thank you so much .
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • dugangsxr
    dugangsxr Posts: 688
    Hey, how's lil dude doing? Is he back to school yet?
    Paul D.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,476
    edited January 2014
    Unfortunately no. He s back in the hospital for further tests. He s dropped a lot of weight....on the positive side I found out yesterday from his band teacher that he was floored by the gift. He was actually speechless. After a few seconds he was talking a mile a minute because he was do damn excited. "wait, so anthony kiedis could have used this pick??!!! and these are actually recordings of live shows??!!!
    So to all of you who helped out, thanks again ! I m glad we put a smile on his face for a little bit.
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  • dugangsxr
    dugangsxr Posts: 688
    Glad he's in good spirits.
    Paul D.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,476
    A teacher who tutors him told me today all he talks about is that guitar pic!!!! Thank you so much again. That was so awesome of you!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......

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