Geddy Lee Vs Standard ( MIM) Jazz

[MovingPitchers]

I own a Geddy. It has Custom Shop 60s pickups that really bring out the bass even more.

Sadly it doesn't get much playing time

 

[MovingPitchers]

The current MIM Geddys have a thicker profile neck. No longer do they have the classic thin profile that the CIJs and early MIMs had. I like the newer profile better

 

[dannybuoy]

The current MIM Geddys have a thicker profile neck. No longer do they have the classic thin profile that the CIJs and early MIMs had. I like the newer profile better

I thought that was just the American ones? Who knows what the hell Fender are up to these days!

 

[MovingPitchers]

I thought that was just the American ones? Who knows what the hell Fender are up to these days!

There is a new 2015 MIM at my local music store and it has the thicker profile neck. Same nut width but the profile is thicker. I likey

 

[Octavio]

I have a 2004 MIJ Geddy that I bought new -- they had to get it out of the back of the store still in its box so it was really "never played." After a few years I put it away as I prefer the P bass sound more. When I got it out of storage recently I really didn't like the neck so I bought a new MIM maple neck and put it on. It's much better now. I'm glad to hear that the new MIM Geddys have thicker necks. It almost makes me want to buy a sunburst model.

 

[crucislancer]

I thought that was just the American ones? Who knows what the hell Fender are up to these days!

The MIM GL basses do has a slightly thicker neck profile. However, they are still thinner than a standard MIM Jazz. I have both, and the difference is noticeable. The MIA GL bass also has a thicker neck profile, but I can’t compare since I haven’t played one yet.

So I have not ever seen a standard MIM jazz vs the Gedmister before. I have never had a chance to play the geddy but I have played a lot a jazzes. I am the biggest rush fan ever so I am trying not to let that influence me but it kinda does hahaha. I have a standard P and it play amazing. I think I want to add a J and have all the basses I would ever need ( didn't say want). I like the idea of a standard and modding it later when I decide what sounds I like.

So the question is Does the geddy sound that much different than a standard? Does it play that much different?

specs are very similar except for the pick up and the neck.

I have both an MIM standard Jazz and a MIM Geddy Lee, though it’s tough for me to compare the two basses as the standard Jazz is 15 years old, heavily modded, and the current standard Jazz bass from Mexico has better components than its older brothers. I’ve spent altogether almost as much on that bass, from purchase to the most recent mod, as I have on a new MIM GL bass.

However, that MIM GL bass is completely stock, and I’ve had no reason to make changes to it other than the pickguard. It’s a fantastic bass. It’s got the tone I want, and all that I needed was a fresh set of strings and a setup.

 

[MovingPitchers]

I don't find anything special about the MIA Geddy. Way too overpriced and half of it is pretty much the same as the other model.

Looks great. I'd never buy one though. With that price, I could snag a nice vintage one off Classifieds

 

[MovingPitchers]

The MIM GL basses do has a slightly thicker neck profile. However, they are still thinner than a standard MIM Jazz. I have both, and the difference is noticeable. The MIA GL bass also has a thicker neck profile, but I can’t compare since I haven’t played one yet.



I have both an MIM standard Jazz and a MIM Geddy Lee, though it’s tough for me to compare the two basses as the standard Jazz is 15 years old, heavily modded, and the current standard Jazz bass from Mexico has better components than its older brothers. I’ve spent altogether almost as much on that bass, from purchase to the most recent mod, as I have on a new MIM GL bass.

However, that MIM GL bass is completely stock, and I’ve had no reason to make changes to it other than the pickguard. It’s a fantastic bass. It’s got the tone I want, and all that I needed was a fresh set of strings and a setup.

Custom Shop 60s pickups.

 

[Mike N]

I had an MIJ Geddy that I disliked..... cheap tuners and weak pickups. Also had an MIM J that had humming pickups right out of the box.

I like the SX J you see me playing in my avatar better than either the Geddy or the MIM J.

 

[crucislancer]

Custom Shop 60s pickups.

What about them?

 

[MovingPitchers]

What about them?

Put them in a Geddy and they'll sound even better. Just me.

The bottoms and mids are really boosted without sacrificing tone and highs.

 

[Chrome Dome]

Have a question,about the 2013 American Standard Jazz. Do they come with the Custom Shop 60's pickups? It is a lined fretless neck,and has TI flats,on there according to previous owner. I have always used roundwound strings. Might have to get use to the flats. What type roundwounds,should I use,on the fretless neck,if I decide not to use the TI flats? The style,I play I don't bend and stretch the strings. Appreciate any recommendations.

 

[Bass_Poet]

View attachment 853881 Have a question,about the 2013 American Standard Jazz. Do they come with the Custom Shop 60's pickups? It is a lined fretless neck,and has TI flats,on there according to previous owner. I have always used roundwound strings. Might have to get use to the flats. What type roundwounds,should I use,on the fretless neck,if I decide not to use the TI flats? The style,I play I don't bend and stretch the strings. Appreciate any recommendations.

Now that is a pretty bass

 

[MovingPitchers]

View attachment 853881 Have a question,about the 2013 American Standard Jazz. Do they come with the Custom Shop 60's pickups? It is a lined fretless neck,and has TI flats,on there according to previous owner. I have always used roundwound strings. Might have to get use to the flats. What type roundwounds,should I use,on the fretless neck,if I decide not to use the TI flats? The style,I play I don't bend and stretch the strings. Appreciate any recommendations.

Yep. Late-2012 was when they started installing the CS60s in. Don't ask me what time specifically. All I know is that the first half of 2012, the American Fenders came with the Am. Series pickups before being switched to the CS60s.

Only the five-strings do not have CS60s because these are designed for 4-stringers.

As for strings, I'd recommend DR Low Riders. They're easy on the fretboard and don't chew it up like Rotosounds

 

[Chrome Dome]

Yep. Late-2012 was when they started installing the CS60s in. Don't ask me what time specifically. All I know is that the first half of 2012, the American Fenders came with the Am. Series pickups before being switched to the CS60s.

Only the five-strings do not have CS60s because these are designed for 4-stringers.

As for strings, I'd recommend DR Low Riders. They're easy on the fretboard and don't chew it up like Rotosounds

Ok,I will try the DR Low Riders,Thank you! The American Standard I posted is a 2013. I have been playing the TI flats,since I just got it today. Having to get use to adjusting the volume,and tone levels. I have mostly played active basses,thought I would get back to passive,and try it?

 

[DigitalMan]

Whatever, that part number means nothing. Most stores have updated their images now to show one with the 60s position:

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What's more likely - that all the stores started using the wrong image and one of them sold this guy a fake Geddy to match the picture - or the fact that you might not be 100% up to date with unpublicised spec changes in Fender's lineup? Occam's razor...

How are all these "new" pics of MIM Geddy's using the discontinued BadAss II bridge?

 

[Chrome Dome]

Ok,I will try the DR Low Riders,Thank you! The American Standard I posted is a 2013. I have been playing the TI flats,since I just got it today. Having to get use to adjusting the volume,and tone levels. I have mostly played active basses,thought I would get back to passive,and try it?

Also,was wondering what gauge string on the DR Low Riders? I was thinking 40to100?

 

[MovingPitchers]

Ok,I will try the DR Low Riders,Thank you! The American Standard I posted is a 2013. I have been playing the TI flats,since I just got it today. Having to get use to adjusting the volume,and tone levels. I have mostly played active basses,thought I would get back to passive,and try it?

I only play passive basses. Active basses just have one more thing to worry about haha.

DR Low Riders are nickel plated so it'll be less bright and easy on the fretboard. I have them on my Precision and it's a beautttttyyyyyy

 

[MovingPitchers]

Also,was wondering what gauge string on the DR Low Riders? I was thinking 40to100?

I use 45-105 but that's because I like standard gauge. I'd suggest 40-100, like you said, if you prefer lighter gauges. It'll be easier on the truss rod and neck as well.

 

[REV]

For my money the Geddy Jazz is the best Jazz Fender makes. That said, I have owned three Japanese Geddys and they were all outstanding. The Mexican Geddy that I tried in a store was very different and IMHO not as good. It's always a crap shoot with Fenders. There's good ones and bad ones. It's best just to play it and see if you like it.