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Geddy Lee Basses
- Thread starter DinoRock
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It stands out from a typical Jazz because it has the thinnest neck on the current Fender lineup (possibly ever?). Geddy sanded his '72 neck down to make it play faster/more comfortable and Fender copied that profile for the sig.
Also, it has a '70's bridge pickup position, which has more growl than the more common 60's position.
And it looks killer.
Also, it has a '70's bridge pickup position, which has more growl than the more common 60's position.
And it looks killer.
The black inlay/binding neck sometimes is a bit annoying for me. The super thin profile of it is both a blessing and a curse. I do like the thickness of the new USA Geddys though. My GOD.
I see the black tort is a popular choice for Geddy Lee basses. However, mine came this way and I am not a huge fan. Probably return it to white or most likely get a solid black guard.
There are many reasons why I chose this bass. First, Geddy Lee is the reason I play the bass so naturally I was inclined to check out what kind of stuff he uses. I've always loved the very prominent and aggressive sound he has. I tried it among many other basses in a similar price range and it just came out on top for me. I love the thin neck, the 70's pickup spacing for extra growl and bite, and the badass bridge is just badass. I also really love the look of the maple neck with the black binding and blocks.
In the end, I'm not sure if I like it because Geddy Lee likes it or if we just happen to have similar tastes in basses. I'm just going to say its a bit of both.
There are many reasons why I chose this bass. First, Geddy Lee is the reason I play the bass so naturally I was inclined to check out what kind of stuff he uses. I've always loved the very prominent and aggressive sound he has. I tried it among many other basses in a similar price range and it just came out on top for me. I love the thin neck, the 70's pickup spacing for extra growl and bite, and the badass bridge is just badass. I also really love the look of the maple neck with the black binding and blocks.
In the end, I'm not sure if I like it because Geddy Lee likes it or if we just happen to have similar tastes in basses. I'm just going to say its a bit of both.
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Lol no. I can't afford it. Maybe in like ten years when the used market is flooded with them.
I see the black tort is a popular choice for Geddy Lee basses. However, mine came this way and I am not a huge fan. Probably return it to white or most likely get a solid black guard.
The reasons I chose to get this bass is for many reasons. First, Geddy Lee is the reason I play the bass so naturally I was inclined to check out what kind of stuff he uses. I've always loved the very prominent and aggressive sound he has. I tried it among many other basses in a similar price range and it just came out on top for me. I love the thin neck, the 70's pickup spacing for extra growl and bite, and the badass bridge is just badass. I also really love the look of the maple neck with the black binding and blocks.
In the end, I'm not sure if I like it because Geddy Lee likes it or if we just happen to have similar tastes in basses. I'm just going to say its a bit of both.
I just love the look of the 70s Jazz Basses and the Geddy Lee is the closest thing I can afford to a real '72.
I'll let you know if a used one ever pops up in my neck of the woods.
Aha thanks. I seem to have lost some of my GAS for a second bass but I know it'll pop up eventually again.
For me, it's the neck. I love the way the neck of my GL feels when I play it. It looks great, too. While I am a huge fan of Rush, and Geddy Lee in particular, I waited years to get one, but took more interest when Fender started offering a version in Sunburst, and got one in July of 2014. It's definitely my main bass now. While I would love to get a black one down the road, maybe even the MIA version, I'm very happy with the Sunburst one.
For me, personally, it's the best replica of a true 1972 Fender Jazz I'll ever be able to afford.
The neck for me is a hit and miss sometimes. Somedays it feels like heaven; other days it feels like the worst thing I ever played. I do like the fact that Fender thickened their MIM Geddy Lees' necks.
Hey, I want a sunburst one too!
My MIJ Sunburst Geddy is my main bass now that I swapped out the original pickups for a set of American Standard jazz pickups. Has a bit more bottom now and just a better overall presence (to my ears). Love the look and feel of this bass. And yes, Rush and Geddy have been a major influence on my bass playing, I fell in love with the look and neck and it sits real nice in my funk/blues/R&B Classic Rock band!
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You mean the Custom Shop 60s? Because those are stellar if you want that boost in the low end and extra growl.
