Do you think the Geddy sig would still be as popular if regular MIJ's were sold retail in North America? When i played one i found that it was just another jazz, nicer than the MIM but not as nice as the MIA, and ive never tried an MIJ. I believe (correct me if im wrong) that the only difference between the geddy and a normal MIJ is the BA bridge (and the look). Thoughts?
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Another Geddy Thread
- Thread starter d8g3jdh
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- Feb 2, 2001
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The neck is shaved down to kinda match his Ric. IMO, the best feeling Fender I've ever played. Some people don't like the neck, though/
Smokes the MIAs ,better finishing,better sound,better consistancy,better price, every single one I've played is as good as the next one they are an incredible value at any price,if you want a jazz ,and you like the neck ,unless you can afford a sadowsky,Lull or Laky etc.The Skylines are great too,but they cost more,and Nino's Basses I bet would smoke as well,but again a little more moola. Just mine and a ton of others around here's opinion. Cheerio
For me, the Geddy's unique neck profile is perfect... the fastest playing and most comfortable I've ever laid my hands on. The BAII bridge is a major part of the equation if you like an upfront sound that cuts through the mix, which I do. Put some light gauge strings through this thing and the bass really rocks (I like Rotosound FM66s). If you prefer to thump, rumble and groove away in the background, the Geddy will do that too, of course, though there are basses that are more ideally suited to that.
Bottom line: It's a MIJ Jazz optimized for "lead" style rock, funk and jazz playing.
Bottom line: It's a MIJ Jazz optimized for "lead" style rock, funk and jazz playing.
I believe it would still be popular because for the most part, I think alot of people buy it for what it is as opposed to where it is made. That said, I am gassing to try some of them sweet looking Fender japan jazz basses I see on this site and the auctions from time to time.
I think the regular CIJ Jazz basses would overpower the American Jazz bass market, but the Geddy would still be champ.
tplyons said:
+1. At their price point, the CIJ basses are REALLY hard to beat. The Geddy is by far the most widely available, though the others do sneak in once in a while. The Geddy looks great and plays well, but there are MANY other great looking CIJ basses, and I'd bet they're every bit as well made as the Geddy.
