Geddy Lee US Crimson Limited Feeler Thread w/Poll

[SJan3]

Yeah, but then if somebody buys it they would probably expect me to actually send it to them.

Yes! Otherwise you teasing...

 

[Raw N Low]

IMHO, the Geddy basses rank high in parted out Fenders. I see a lot of postings for parted out necks, bodies, and electronics. Not uncommon to see some other Fender Frankenstein bass Geddy parts. Not that hard to find a red OEM Jazz body and swap parts. It begs the question of whether or not parts matching bass means THAT much to the buyer. I could possibly see these basses go up in price in another 15 to 20 years.

 

[Tom Gallo]

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.

There's a wide range of opinion on talkbass. Some of us aren't interested in paying a premium for an artist inspired bass when it isn't that much different from more or less
standard versions of the same bass. Some are interested in that. It's all good.

 

[Spirit of Ox]

View attachment 3824769 People that know Rush well would have seen the bass. Casual or non-fans would not. I probably saw him play that one with the pickguard, but I remember it being played for 2112 back in the early 2000's with no pickguard.

The Custom shop that he plays is a bit different. Fender built that for him and notice that it has 60's spaced pickups as compared to the 70's. He used it for 2112 cause it's tuned down a step.

 

[BigBigGuy44]

$2,499 does not sound unreasonable for a mint example with all case candy. It may take a little while longer to sell now than say if you listed it in December, but I would bet there is a collector out there looking for one.

 

[40Hz]

Yeah, but then if somebody buys it they would probably expect me to actually send it to them.

If you have no interest in selling or insuring it, what difference does it make what anybody (other than you) thinks it's worth?

I've got a MIC CV Squier PB I've since done some work and tweaking on. And I now consider it priceless - as in "not and likely never will be for sale." Because it's the absolute perfect PB for me.

To anybody else on the planet it's maybe worth $300 tops. But what do I care? Worth is relative. This one has the tone and feel I've been looking for in a PB most of my bass playing life. Offer me a significant chunk of money and I'd tell you "no thanks." I don't need the money. But I do need this particular PB.

P.S. That's one beautiful JB! T'were mine I wouldn't be selling it either.

 

[Farseer]

I have been wanting one of these for awhile. I check the interweb every so often but to no avail. If anyone has one that wants to sell. please let me know.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Yeah, but then if somebody buys it they would probably expect me to actually send it to them.

Once received the dickering starts in earnest as you didn't disclose a piece of lint from the packing material the size of a pin head adhered to the body by static electricity....Or the shade of the finish is lighter/darker than your picture, the gain is too light/strong...

 

[brianrost]

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

I owned an 80s Precision Elite, at the time the top of the Fender line, beautiful bass and my first Fender. The new (at the time) Precision Standard came with a single ply pickguard and other changes to lower the price, about half of what the Elite cost. When I sold my Elite, I was amazed that those Standards sell for a good $500 more today. My Elite which was in "closet classic" condition, super clean and shiny, with case and candy ended up going for about half the price of a brand new American Pro.

 

[BrentSimons]

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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I soooo wanted one of these when they first came out! I have a CIJ black Geddy and thought that getting one of the black USA models would be redundant. At first I thought it might be a prank as it wasn't showing up on Fenders website and there were some build pics circulating of folks that had made red Geddy's from parts. By the time I verified it was real they were gone or selling for ridiculous prices. I saw one on Reverb go for around the same price as the very limited black Custom Shop version.
Still a little bummed Ged had a pickgaurd out on that would red beauty? Or! was so pretty without it.

If I found one I just couldn't pay much over the original price.
Best wishes
Brent

 

[ModuMan]

I think the limited availability would deserve a (modest) premium.

I always thought the red one was cool and had I been able to get one when I got the black USA... I probably would have still gotten the back one, to be honest.

If I HAD gotten the red one though, I would have taken the pickguard off!

I am also really glad they did this bass. There was no way I was going to be able to get that CS one and to me the USA is a truly excellent Jazz bass.

 

[DigitalMan]

IMHO, the Geddy basses rank high in parted out Fenders. I see a lot of postings for parted out necks, bodies, and electronics. Not uncommon to see some other Fender Frankenstein bass Geddy parts. Not that hard to find a red OEM Jazz body and swap parts. It begs the question of whether or not parts matching bass means THAT much to the buyer. I could possibly see these basses go up in price in another 15 to 20 years.

The pic doesn't show the finish very well. It's a flamed maple top that afaik hasn't been done on any other production fender model.

 

[Fender_Bender]

Tree fiddy .

 

[JoshS]

As pictured in OP, I personally like that better than the advertisement posted later sans pickguard. JBs just don't look right to me without a PG, even if clear.

 

[Dabndug]

Context is important in establishing likely sale value. If you were a distressed seller, you would probably have to part with the bass at a discount to new. If you aren't in a hurry, you may find that motivated buyer who will pay a fat premium.

 

[Hounddog409]

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

Why? I have 2 in cases under the bed. 2 hanging.

What is weird about that?

 

[kulit17]

There was a someone on reverb who thought the were worth as much as a Wal...i.e. thought it was an equal trade

Allegedly he sold it....

Fender US Geddy Lee Artist Series Signature Jazz Bass 2015 - 2017 | Reverb

 

[Scott Lynch]

The first question that comes to mind for me is - If I had to have those exact specs, how much would it cost to put together from parts?

 

[DigitalMan]

There was a someone on reverb who thought the were worth as much as a Wal...i.e. thought it was an equal trade

Allegedly he sold it....

Fender US Geddy Lee Artist Series Signature Jazz Bass 2015 - 2017 | Reverb

There was a custom shop Geddy that was limited edition that preceded the US Geddy being releases. It went for around $6K list. Maybe someone was confused?

 

[bass.slinger]

View attachment 3824769 People that know Rush well would have seen the bass. Casual or non-fans would not. I probably saw him play that one with the pickguard, but I remember it being played for 2112 back in the early 2000's with no pickguard.

I believe these basses have the swimming pool route and/or dimple (just like the black ones) so you would not be able to remove the pickguard.