Geddy Barn Find....

[kmon]

Mere flesh wounds. Congrats!

 

[devnulljp]

Superb.
Looks a lot like my 77

 

[happygilmour]

I think Geddy actually toured with that actual bass. Nice find!

 

[BigTreble]

My first thought was Mike Todd from Coheed and Cambria, as that bass is of an old enough vintage, then the look and wear and tear tells me it's definitely seen actual use. Who knows what he did with them as he left the band in 2012 and haven't heard much of him since. He was from NY I believe, dunno where Quad is from...

 

[Altitude]

You are right in the zone of what I paid for it. Given that's in poor cosmetic condition (but "A" level playing condition), I think it was a fair deal. It literally plays as good as some of my basses that cost thousands...

Enjoy. I hope you get it out soon if you play live.

 

[Black Out Jazz]

Why can't I stumble on a deal like this just once? I never get one number on a lotto ticket right!

 

[john_g]

You're clearly not going to tell us how much or else you already would have. My over under for that would probably have been $450. I might have been able to talk myself out of it above that price but not at or below.

When i first got back into playing in bands around 2007, $450 was what I paid for a mint condition CIJ Geddy. Not too much later, it was worth alot more. I traded it and some cash for my first Ric. Great bass and miss it.

 

[Quadzilla]

My first thought was Mike Todd from Coheed and Cambria, as that bass is of an old enough vintage, then the look and wear and tear tells me it's definitely seen actual use. Who knows what he did with them as he left the band in 2012 and haven't heard much of him since. He was from NY I believe, dunno where Quad is from...

Prob not his, however, I found this on the back of the original pickguard (that was on it when I got it) and also, a faint signature on the back of the body... The mystery thickens....

 

[Black Out Jazz]

Who is Ron Bowen...

 

[Alexis Duntov]

This popped up for sale locally today. 1998 MIJ Geddy. Absolutely beat to snot. Spent a lot of time cleaning her and giving her a much needed setup. After a few hours of work, turns out she plays great. The old DiMarzio pups in her sound pretty good too. Guess she was played hard for a reason. Pics....

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When I saw "Geddy Barn Find" I though perhaps you had found an old machine that his uncle had preserved for 50 odd years.

 

[Tooned]

I remember JMJ played a Geddy with Dimarzios back when he was with NIN..

 

[Quadzilla]

Who is Ron Bowen...

Not a clue......

 

[FishDub]

This popped up for sale locally today. 1998 MIJ Geddy. Absolutely beat to snot. Spent a lot of time cleaning her and giving her a much needed setup. After a few hours of work, turns out she plays great. The old DiMarzio pups in her sound pretty good too. Guess she was played hard for a reason. Pics....

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Nice! My MIJ serial was worn off too by the previous owner. Can you can tell it’s MIJ By removing the neck? I’ve been tempted to remove mine but haven’t done it yet

 

[Quadzilla]

Nice! My MIJ serial was worn off too by the previous owner. Can you can tell it’s MIJ By removing the neck? I’ve been tempted to remove mine but haven’t done it yet

Here's the neck and pocket on this one...

 

[aetheldrea]

Here's the neck and pocket on this one...
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Based on the shape of the pick guard screws, I would date this bass to August/September 1998, somewhere right around there

 

[Engle]

This popped up for sale locally today. 1998 MIJ Geddy. Absolutely beat to snot. Spent a lot of time cleaning her and giving her a much needed setup. After a few hours of work, turns out she plays great. The old DiMarzio pups in her sound pretty good too. Guess she was played hard for a reason. Pics....

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Sweet!!!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Looks like what some people pay lots of money for ....a nice relic job or a real vintage 70's jazz bass. Now you don't have to worry about dinging it. Enjoy it!!

Exactly!

 

[John Webb]

A new nut and it will be perfect.
That tuner looks like it was brazed maybe.
Wonder if it spent some time in someone's trunk while they were drivin' around...without a case...along with a loose jack, some rakes and shovels and a coupla loose hammers.

 

[singlemalt]

Real cigarette burns!

I’m trying to picture his sweet cherub thrashing in a smokey dive bar. Tattoos, piercings and studded leather....

 

[FishDub]

Here's the neck and pocket on this one...
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Thanks..So really the only way to confirm is by our worn off serials