How Is Geddy Lee Getting This Tone?

[Cygnus Bass]

I have a Rick run stereo, Ashly preamps with distortion mods, Rotosounds, and I hit the strings very hard, but I'm still not sure how he's getting this tone.

In the clip above at the 2:53 mark you can clearly hear his bass. Any insight or theories regarding finding this tone is much appreciated.

 

[Max Blasto]

He's using his fingers.

 

[bass71]

No mystery, its the way he attacks the strings. His fingers look loose and a bit crazy but when they hit the string you can be sure the energy is focused and controlled , thats why some players sound so different..its a personal thing really.
I've always tried to sound like TM Stevens..can I, hell no.

 

[lancimouspitt]

No mystery, its the way he attacks the strings. His fingers look loose and a bit crazy but when they hit the string you can be sure the energy is focused and controlled , thats why some players sound so different..its a personal thing really.
I've always tried to sound like TM Stevens..can I, hell no.

Just listening to only you this morning. Tm stevens is a beast.