Geddy Lee US Crimson Limited Feeler Thread w/Poll

[DigitalMan]

I guess I'd fall into the "casual fan" camp. I saw them once live – and am very glad that I did – and he played the red sans-pickguard Jazz for a few tunes. I'm pretty sure the bass you pictured there is a different instrument – a CS build.

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That's the bass that mine is based upon. He later added the pickguard to his own - also with an alchemy symbol. The crimson limited is not CS (although his original is). It is a signature model though, with the sig on the back of the headstock and the signature bridge. Specwise it's exactly the same as the regular US Geddys.

Here's an old thread. Pic on post #23.

has fender issued a limited edition geddy lee jazz bass usa ?

 

[MMiller28]

In mint condition I’d say no more than $1,500

 

[Spidey2112]

Just because something is rare or uncommon does not make it more valuable.

At my workplace, intelligence is priceless.

 

[Spidey2112]

Probably a little more than the black model, but you'll have to wait longer to sell it at a higher price. But if you aid you wouldn't sell it for $2499, then "what's is worth?" is really a moot question. It's worth what the buyer will pay and the seller is willing to accept. You would be incredibly fortunate to get a buyer at $2499.

I remember a member selling his here on TB, maybe a year or more ago... for what I thought was a really (really) good price...

... should have, would have, could have... I think I had just bought something, hence the hesitation.

I guess it depends if the case and candy are included... autographed pic of Geddy, anyone?

 

[JoshS]

Is an original pressing of Abbey Road ultimately just a disc of black polymers?

Interesting analogy.

I can only give my personal opinion; I'm not a collector. In general I tend to shy from "limited edition" (anything). I have a 2020 USA Geddy. I had to wait months for it, and I wanted black with white pearloid. I could have gone used, but I wanted a "forever" bass new, and I wanted it because of that 70s sound and the fact that I happen to really like Geddy / Rush influenced too. I did look at a few used. Dollar for dollar, I'd have paid less for the burst (or for this red), but that's just me personally.

I expected the value of mine to drop as soon as I bought it. It isn't a 1972 Jazz Bass, it is a 2020 masquerading as one with a nod to a few of Geddy's personal mods. And they've made many variations of these for years. Yours? Not quite the same - it is limited to 100, and the thread you linked indicated there may be a market. But (your words, last sentence of the OP) describes me exactly. That said, I completely agree with @Dr. Cheese, you only need one buyer @ $2400, but then again you don't want to sell it anyway, so the point is moot. Enjoy that thing. Great bass.

 

[bassstrangler]

I'd think I'd buy it if I saw it listed for $1799.

 

[Parzival]

I guess I'd fall into the "casual fan" camp. I saw them once live – and am very glad that I did – and he played the red sans-pickguard Jazz for a few tunes. I'm pretty sure the bass you pictured there is a different instrument – a CS build.

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I doubt he plays the MIJ or MIA models. I bet all of them, besides the original, are CS.

 

[MotorCityMinion]

I see it as a MIA Fender Jazz Bass and nothing more and would value it on condition alone. I don't like painted basses and would not look twice. I especially don't like paying more for endorsements. On the other hand, I've never purchased a Bass based on speculation as to wether or not the value may increase, others feel differently. What ever floats your boat.

 

[wheresmyric]

How much is a Jamerson reissue? With most peoples' logic on this site, the Jamerson must only be only $500 because, well, you know, it's just a P Bass, and it sold for about $1k when new.

Price out a matching custom shop. Subtract a couple bucks. There's your price.

Mine is 8 lbs of Geddy goodness, mint, under my bed, and if you want it, pay me $3k, wait for one on eBay or Reverb that isn't mint, or off to the custom shop with you.

Edit to add, it's not for sale, but everything has a price.

 

[superdick2112]

If I wasn't in the process of downsizing, I'd pay $2,000 for it.
Hit me on the right day & I'd go $2,250.

 

[Spidey2112]

FWIW @DigitalMan, I remember another member wanting what you were thinking about selling it for ($2500)... that was also a couple of years ago, and I ran...

... and that was without the signed pic.

 

[Spidey2112]

If I wasn't in the process of downsizing, I'd pay $2,000 for it.
Hit me on the right day & I'd go $2,250.

Perv.

 

[john_g]

Absolutely no disrespect to the OP, but if it sells at $2499 Ima buy a gaggle o' Geddy's and paint them red. (its a joke I know its not JUST a red painted Geddy even though it kind of is)

Kind of like different colored Rics...people want double the price for a different color 4003..cray cray!

 

[Charlzm]

Interesting feedback so far. I was kind of expecting a lot of Rush fans downvoting the price - but so far it’s the general consensus.

I’m almost tempted to put it on reverb at $2499 just for giggles, but I don’t actually want to sell it, even at that price.

It’s curious to me that there hasn’t been much consideration about scarcity. I’m wondering if people underestimate scarcity when it’s not something they are interested in, or overestimate scarcity if they have something they think is special or unique.

I have a CIJ GLJB with an actual Geddy Lee autograph on it and I didn't get a single serious inquiry on it when I listed it at $2k, so the "Geddy bump" in value in my experience isn't very pronounced. But I did get a lot of flack and hate messages, so... there's that, I guess. Not on TB, I should note.

 

[_One//Man//Mutiny_]

Just because something is rare or uncommon does not make it more valuable. Very few used basses can be sold for more than they cost within five years. The only time it really happens is when a builder gets huge popularity/cost boost within a short time frame, e.g. Dingwall, Fodera, or Wal. I would be surprised if this red finish commanded more than $100 on the used price.

The only thing that comes to mind is the Fender classic player and Blacktop series, they really jumped up above new prices. That 32 inch scale Squier telecaster bass is also super rare and commands almost double what it was new.
That being said I have an Epiphone Rumblekat in Blue and I agree with you, it may be a little more money to the right person but the limited paint job probably won't shoot the price up much above a used Geddy.

 

[mmbongo]

 

[FishDub]

You might get lucky and find a collector or Geddy fan who has to have it in that color, but I think it will not be worth as much as a new Geddy. That is the great advantage of Reverb and eBay. My opinion is that give a Fender Bass thirty years, and no matter what it is, people will pay vintage money for it. In the case of this bass, that might happen after 15 or 20 years because it is very rare.

+1...and I have a feeling that the older Chinese CV 60s precisions will climb up in that time period as well..

 

[Frank77]

Is an original pressing of Abbey Road ultimately just a disc of black polymers?

If you ask me, I'd say "Yes".

It's fine if you think differently, but I'm not a collector and * for me * this holds no extra value.

 

[birminghambass]

Mine is 8 lbs of Geddy goodness, mint, under my bed, and if you want it, pay me $3k, wait for one on eBay or Reverb that isn't mint, or off to the custom shop with you.

Why do you keep it under your bed? Seems like an odd place to put a bass when not playing it.

 

[SJan3]

Just curious here. I have a Geddy Lee US Jazz bass in Crimson. It is a limited edition with only 100 produced. Street price varied when is was released, but ended up settling around $1799 as the inventory became thin. This was maybe five years ago.

Over the past few years I haven’t seen any of these show up on TB, Reverb, or eBay. I’m interested in the opinions of TB as to whether this particular bass has appreciated in value due to both being limited in number, and lack of availability. Or do people simply see it as a used US Geddy that happens to be red?
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First of all, it's lovely! Second, it is worth whatever anyone is willing to pay for it. As it is a looker and assuming it's healthy, I'm sure some Geddy fan will reach deep in the pocket if there are none around.
*Worth more than $1799 to someone.