Geddy Lee Jazz feel.

[Wives702]

Hey there,

I recently bought a Geddy Lee Jazz bass, and overall it's an amazing bass. I've read multiple reviews on the internet saying that the bass is really easy to play, however I find it more difficult than the standard jazz that I used to play regularly. Does anyone know if the frets are spaced farther apart or something on the Geddy Lee than the standard jazz? I'm wondering if this is just a matter of getting used to a different bass.

 

[johnk_10]

it has the same scale length as any other jazz bass, so no, the frets are not spaced wider. if anything, the neck is slimmer (smaller profile) than most jazz basses.

 

[mjbing]

I played one at GC, it felt good.
It was the black one.

 

[fish552]

I thought the fret wire was thicker or possibly jumbo fret wire? - they looked that way to me. The neck was skinnier than my HW1 jazz. I did not like the feel of the neck (felt like too much finish) and I ended up selling mine.

 

[BassAsAHobby]

I played one at GC the other day and fell in love. The feel to me was unbelievable. Great bass. I am adding that to the top of my "wishlist", replacing peace on earth.

 

[ClassicJazz]

I tried a GL for a while, I just could not get use to that thin neck.....just too thin for my tastes. It actually made my hand more tired using it. I much prefer the feel of my "real" '72 Jazz basses which are thicker.

 

[IPA]

It's the best Jazz I've played, at least for my hands. I love the neck.

Depending in your hand size and playing style, you might be more comfortable on a thicker neck. Some people can't stand the thinness of the neck.

 

[Ostrobothnian]

I thought the fret wire was thicker or possibly jumbo fret wire? - they looked that way to me. The neck was skinnier than my HW1 jazz. I did not like the feel of the neck (felt like too much finish) and I ended up selling mine.

The frets are Medium jumbo.^

My experiences on the neck are mostly positive, even though my hands are somewhat massive. It just feels like I have full control over the fretboard. I also get along with thicker necks, which may be a bit more ergonomic for me but... Its a matter of preference