Fender Flea Signature Road Worn Jazz Bass Shell Pink

The Flea Signature Roadworn Jazz Bass is a meticulous recreation of Flea’s own 1961 Jazz Bass that provided the funky backbone of Red Hot Chili Peppers classics like “Under the Bridge” and “Californication.” Flea received the vintage Shell Pink bass as a gift from a fan and Fender has painstakingly recreated every worn detail, from the faded nitrocellulose lacquer finish to the engraved Flea logo neck plate. The result is a bass that looks, plays and sounds like an old friend.

Unique Shell Pink Finish Ages Gracefully

The Shell Pink finish is one of Fender’s rarest custom colors, used only briefly in the early 1960s and Flea’s bass is likely the only example still in existence. Fender has recreated the exact shade of faded pink, then distressed it further with a Road Worn nitrocellulose lacquer finish for an authentically aged look. Underneath, an alder body and maple neck provide a resonant foundation for the vintage tone.

Vintage-Accurate Specs Channel Early Fender

From the 20-fret rosewood fingerboard to the threaded steel barrel bridge saddles, every detail of the Flea Signature Roadworn Jazz Bass is crafted to vintage-correct specifications. The thick C-shaped neck profile feels substantial in the hand, while the 7.25″ fingerboard radius and 1.5″ nut width provide an authentic playing feel.

Pure Vintage ’64 Pickups Power a Modern Sound

The Flea Signature Roadworn Jazz Bass owes its tone to a pair of Pure Vintage ’64 Jazz Bass pickups, hand-wound to replicate the sound of early 1960s Fender pickups. Clear lows, punchy mids and singing highs give this bass a voice that cuts through a mix with articulate clarity and harmonic richness. Volume and tone controls for each pickup, plus a master tone control, provide tonal versatility.

A Legendary Bassist’s Stamp of Approval

Flea’s innovative and melodic basslines redefined rock music and his 1961 Jazz Bass was instrumental in crafting his signature sound. Fender’s painstaking recreation of this iconic instrument carries Flea’s personal stamp of approval, right down to the engraved neck plate. For bassists seeking Flea’s unmistakable tone and mojo, the Flea Signature Roadworn Jazz Bass delivers in spades.