Geddy Lee CIJ or American Standard Jazz?

I wouldn't advise you on either one. Play them both, and pick the one that suits you the best.

 

Just like ^he^ said... But the only caveat would be that the MIA will have the graphite rods in the neck which will make it very stable in all seasons - The Geddy Lee I had would change with the weather as it was extra thin.

 

Just like ^he^ said… The Graphite Rods in the neck are a real plus.

 

What era is the U.S. Fender from? I'd pick the Geddy over any American Standard/American Series made after 2001.

 

Given it's a 2009 model, I think you'd love that Am.Std. They have the best sound to them, with the proper scooped Jazz "burp." Finishes were purposely made thinner and through-body stringing added, too. Also, the necks are satin lacquered on the back, but glossed fingerboards. Best of all worlds for some people.

Post 2012 they added the Custom Shop pickups which are darker and much less defined.

 

I see it just the opposite, I'd take an American Standard, over a Getty Lee without a second thought. Personal opinion, Am. Std. is a better made bass.

 

I have a Mexican made Geddy Lee Jazz. I live on Canada's East Coast..just 10 miles from the ocean. The neck on my Geddy has ,,so far been very stable,,no adjustments needed.

 

I'm in SE Florida, two miles from the Atlantic, with an almost constant sea breeze. No adjustments needed for the Am. Std.'s either. Humidity here runs about, 70 - 85 %.

 

If the price difference is only $200, then I'd go for the Am. Standard since those are generally higher valued than the GL is.

 

I must admit I have an American Standard, had it going on 3 weeks now and I can't put it down. I put D'Addario flats on it (45 - 100) and it sounds incredible. I can get from a really snarly growl to a deep bass with punch to a sound similar to how Jaco Pastorious played. It's a truly beautiful instrument.

 

I'd take the MIA jazz...Most of the Geddy's I have tried in music stores have been horribly set up ..but it's a cool neck,and you can feel it's potential..The MIA has the graphite rods,better tuners and a better resale value..IMO..so it's a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned.

 

Well dude have fun with your new instrument!

 

USA bass for the reasons above

the USA's also have 60's spacing vs. 70's for the GL I believe-
60's is fine for me seeing that a jazz is already such a bright machine.

 

Congrats to the OP on his new bass!