Hello Fender 60's vs fender Deluxe Active vs Geddy Lee

Out of the three you mentioned, I would they are all pretty equal. But they are three different basses.

The Classic 60's (which I have) has the more vintage look and feel then the others and a more vintage sound.

The Geddy also has a great vintage sound but is modeled after a 70's bass. The Geddy also has a very slim neck. Also the Geddy has a maple fretboard which tends to be more brighter then the others with rosewood fretboards.

The Deluxe Active Jazz bass is my least favorite. It has a modern sound since it is active (I prefer passive) and feel compaired to the others.

Out of these three, I prefer the 60's Jazz. The neck has a bit more meat then the Geddy (which I like) and I really like the 60's vintage look. But a Geddy might be the works for me!

 

Deluxe is the most verrsatile should you want to progress or change your sound...

 

The Japanese make a far more superior product over the Mexicans and at times over the Americans. Go Geddy.

 

If it’s the MIM Deluxe and Vintage models yr talking about then I'd go with Geddy bass. Sure, the active preamp of the Deluxe will be more versatile, and the vintage axe has vibe but the Ged feels and plays really well and the Badass II gives the Ged a bit more tonal heft and sustain. I think the vintage US pickups really cut through. Its simple, its fun, it look frigg'n cool.

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If only the Geddy didn't come only in black...

 

I want a red geddy *droool