Clean Tone
Get Up and Jump
Red Hot Chili Peppers
BassFunk rock1980s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (black, early RHCP debut era)
AmpUnknown (likely Gallien-Krueger in later years, but early era not documented)
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Flea’s first bass during the debut album era was a black Music Man StingRay, used on the debut album which includes 'Get Up and Jump'.
Tone Character(4)
fastpulsingfunkyslap-influenced
Difficulty
The bassline is energetic and funk‑driven with slap elements, requiring moderate technical control and speed.
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Create Free AccountBassFunk rock1980s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (black, early RHCP debut era)
AmpUnknown (likely Gallien-Krueger in later years, but early era not documented)
PickupsUnknown
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
presence5
compression3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Flea’s first bass during the debut album era was a black Music Man StingRay, used on the debut album which includes 'Get Up and Jump'.
Tone Character(4)
fastpulsingfunkyslap-influenced
Difficulty
The bassline is energetic and funk‑driven with slap elements, requiring moderate technical control and speed.
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