I'm seriously considering getting either the Marcus Miller signature jazz or the Geddy Lee one. I play jazz and funk and I'll be joining a progressive rock band. I like versatility and nice punch. I love a good slap sound and already know the MM has that but I don't really know how the Geddy Lee is for slap. How do these two basses differ compared side to side?
I think the Geddy Lee would be best suited for a prog band. The MM is a very good bass for jazz funk...but it's sound isn't so versatile and it has it's onw distinctive sound (Marcus Millers's sound). Also, the Geddy Lee has a maple fretboard, wich should give you a nice bright slap sound. My pick:Geddy Lee
I haven't tried the MM for slap. But I'm a huge Marcus Miller fan! When playing some MM songs the tone is spot on. Try a onboard or out board preamp if you really want all the versatility that the marcus bass has. However I only use an outboard preamp for slap. I may check into another preamp later on but for now it is suiting me nicely.
The Geddy Lee has a very different neck profile. If you dislike narrow necks with very thin profiles, you may not like it. My Geddy Lee, strung with DR Lo Riders is a slap machine!
Marcus Miller bass for sure, i was actually playing one earlier(my friend has one) it too has a maple neck. Its a slap MONSTER. If you are dropping any funk then i reccomend the MM, although you said you joined a prog rock band, and rush is prog rock. my vote goes to the Marcus Miller. or just get a stingray
