Geddy's best sound?

[CapsFan2112]

Of the three, I chose Cinderella Man.

But I think Geddy's tone on the Rush In Rio live album is sexy as hell.

[HeavyJazz77]

The Jazz bass through a miked SVT on "Animate" was the pinacle of the "Geddy Lee sound." Since then, his DI mix of SansAmp, U5 and Palmer units sound like a glass man farting on a chainsaw.

[Rezdog]

Greetings from the North,

My fave Geddy tone is from 'Lake Side ParK'. It is so Bootyfull! Yup! I like the ole 'P' and Ric stuff the best.

Rezdog

[Ray man]

Originally Posted by HeavyJazz77

his DI mix of SansAmp, U5 and Palmer units sound like a glass man farting on a chainsaw.

Haha, thats one way to explain his tone.
Some people absolutley love that sound. But in my opinion, it doesn't matter if its a glass man farting on a chainsaw or springs sizzling in a frying pan, the one thing I am certain is it does not sound like a bass guitar.
At least not a real one.

He's got way better control over his tone lattely im glad to say.

[Kmonk]

I love Geddy's playing but have always hated his tone. Too much treble. It sounds tinny but it cuts through the mix better than any other bass player.

[rmayer]

Originally Posted by 4001

Sounded good on the Power Windows tour with that material.

Only if you grew a mullet (or raccoon hat-do) and wore the jacket with the "big shoulders". Hey, wasn't that the name of a Rush song? Just kidding, but put me down for Free Will.

[Emilym80]

His tone on The Analog Kid is my favourite. I think Signals actually has his best tone, even though it's not as good as Moving Pictures. It sounds (to me) a little fuller and warmer.

[4001]

Originally Posted by rmayer

Only if you grew a mullet (or raccoon hat-do) and wore the jacket with the "big shoulders". Hey, wasn't that the name of a Rush song? Just kidding, but put me down for Free Will.

Alex wore a powder blue "Miami Vice" type outfit occasionaly on that tour. It was definately a 'transition' period for the band in 1985-86. Neil still had the double bass kit though.

[4001]

Originally Posted by Emilym80

I think Signals actually has his best tone..

Countdown has one of my favorite Rickenbacker tones.

[gwangi]

Most definitely "Farewell to Kings" and "Hemispheres" albums I'm most fond of as far as his Rick tone.
Rush was my first concert I saw and that was back in 1978 on the "Farewell to Kings" tour.
at Denver Auditorium, Uriah Heep opened up for them and they where awesome too.

[D.M.N.]

Other

I honestly love the tone off the first album, Precision run wide open into either Sunns or Ampegs. And ultimately, I really love his tone off Fifth Order of Angels. So raunchy. I believe that's still the Precision, though it might just be the Ric, I forget the dating.

[RhynoRock]

I chose other - Leave That Thing Alone

[CapsFan2112]

Originally Posted by D.M.N.

Other

I honestly love the tone off the first album, Precision run wide open into either Sunns or Ampegs. And ultimately, I really love his tone off Fifth Order of Angels. So raunchy. I believe that's still the Precision, though it might just be the Ric, I forget the dating.

Fifth Order of Angels is a Rickenbacker, because if I remember correctly, Geddy purchased his Rick in July of 1974, and Fifth Order was recorded in August

[Rickett Customs]

Moving pictures.......that is all.....(IMO)

[CapsFan2112]

Originally Posted by Rickett Customs

Moving pictures.......that is all.....(IMO)

I wish there was a way to apply the bass tone from Signals to the songs from Moving Pictures. It would be perfect.

[geddeeee]

Originally Posted by CapsFan2112

Fifth Order of Angels is a Rickenbacker, because if I remember correctly, Geddy purchased his Rick in July of 1974, and Fifth Order was recorded in August

That's the Precision on 5th Order.... With the treble on the amp cranked to ****!!!

[Scogman]

My favorite tone for Geddy, pretty much all the songs on the album Exit Stage Left. Great live tone in my opinion.

[Rickett Customs]

Originally Posted by CapsFan2112

I wish there was a way to apply the bass tone from Signals to the songs from Moving Pictures. It would be perfect.

One of the best reasons why I loved the sound in MP, was because the "ratty" sound did not shine through until alex took a solo, or YYZ, otherwise there was an illusion of moderate OD......although
it was there all the time, probably had more to do with the mixing of that album though........

[CapsFan2112]

Originally Posted by geddeeee

That's the Precision on 5th Order.... With the treble on the amp cranked to ****!!!

I suppose that could be the case. I just figured once Ged bought the Rick that was his primary.

[rmayer]

Originally Posted by Rickett Customs

Moving pictures.......that is all.....(IMO)

The sound of the entire album is great. I'm a bassist, so I love Geddy's sound, but the sound of Neil's kick drums make my Levi's feel tight and strange.