Modulus Flea Model 4-string bass, the signature model made famous by Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Serial 962499 dates it to 1997. Specs: see-through green quilt top, carbon fiber (graphite) neck with no truss rod, Bartolini soapbar pickups, Bartolini 3-band EQ preamp (volume, treble, mid, bass), runs on two 9V batteries (18V). Condition: Owned by one player for about 30 years. Unmodified; no extra holes in the pickguard. Sound checked: strong active tone with deep lows and punchy slap. Fine scuffs and some dullness/rust on metal parts from age, but nothing that affects playing. The neck is currently straight. Included: bass only (no case, batteries not included). Shipped well padded in a sturdy box. Shipping: Ships from Japan by EMS with tracking and insurance, carefully packed. Photos show the actual item. Please review all photos before purchase. International Buyers - Please Note United States: we ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). For orders up to US$2,500 we pay the US import duties and taxes, so there is nothing further for you to pay on delivery. Orders above US$2,500 require a formal customs entry; any duties, taxes and clearance charges on those orders are the buyer's responsibility. All other countries: import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs conditions differ from country to country. If you are unsure how import duties or taxes apply in your country, please contact us before buying and we will do our best to help. Thank you for your understanding.