Red Hot Chili Peppers – Tell Me Baby
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2006 single Tell Me Baby.
Music from Tell Me Baby
Artists on Tell Me Baby
Gear Used On Tell Me Baby
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Red Hot Chili Peppers – Tell Me Baby (2006). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Bass Guitars used by Flea on Tell Me Baby
Fender Jazz Jaco Pastorius Signature
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In this Red Hot Chili Peppers music video, Flea is seen playing a Fender Jazz Bass Fretless Jaco Pastorius Tribute Bass
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Flea has used several Fender Jazz Bass models throughout his career, with the 1961 Shell Pink Jazz Bass being his most iconic instrument. Here’s a breakdown of the specific Jazz Basses he's used in music videos, on records, and live performances:
Music Videos
- 1961 Shell Pink Jazz Bass: Featured in Californication, Dani California (RHCP segment), Hump de Bump, Desecration Smile, Black Summer, Tippa My Tongue. This is considered Flea’s main bass.
- Stock Orange Jazz Bass: Seen in Can’t Stop.
- 3-Tone Sunburst with Tortoise Pickguard and Rosewood Fretboard: Used in These Are the Ways.
- Candy Apple Red Jazz Bass (with Matching Headstock): Appears in Dani California (Glam/David Bowie segment).
- Jaco Pastorius Signature Jazz Bass: Played in Tell Me Baby.
- Flea Signature Jazz Bass: Seen in Dark Necessities. Fender also released a signature copy of Flea’s Shell Pink bass.
Studio Recordings
- Shell Pink 1961 Jazz Bass: Played on Stadium Arcadium, I’m With You, The Getaway, and Unlimited Love albums.
- Custom "Butterfly" 1961 Jazz Bass: Used on I’m With You.
Live Performances
- Various Jazz Basses: Including a Silver Jazz Bass, a road-worn Shell Pink Jazz Bass, a custom Lakers-themed Jazz Bass, and several Custom Shop active Jazz Basses with humbuckers and Precision necks.
