I honestly believe........

[MobileHolmes]

LOL - that's a great question. I've never heard it put that way but it is something to consider.

I think the answer lies in the fact that everyone wants their bass to be uniquely theirs. (Corvettes are some of the best cars in the world but people still mod them incessantly.)

The Geddy is no different -- people like to tweak them and come up with something unique. That's no knock on the GL and no knock on the people who buy them -- it's simply "different strokes for different folks."

Yeah, you can mod a bass until your heart's content, but I'm not sure I'd start with the GL. Seems like it was already modded to be GL's bass. may as well just start from scratch if it isn't what you are looking for, or try another model. It's not like fender makes 40 Jazz basses or anything.

 

[Baryonyx]

If it wern't for fretless jazz basses, I'd have to say that my favourite Fender bass was the original Urge bass. That said, fretless jazz basses have such an appeal!

 

[darthplagis]

nope fender make 37 variations of jazz bass bot 40 according to the catalog that inclues 4 and 5 string versions, fretless, signatures of varying costs, all regions (exept JP only). but doesnt include leftys or ash/alder variations as they are same model, doesnt include color options or board type either

 

[The Dave]

Another vote for the Reggie Hamilton! Value, versatility, it's got it all!!! The Geddy sounds too thin, the neck is too thin and they put a bunch of glossy lacquer on it. I'm out.

 

[Angus]

Roscoe Beck V, then IV, then Geddy!

 

[Earwigger]

There are approximately 4 active threads all about the Geddy on TB right now

I just bought one too. I have to agree, I've not seen another Fender I'd spend my money on before the Geddy.

 

[darthplagis]

*jaguar* cough *jaguar*

 

[lug]

*jaguar* cough *jaguar*

takes cough medicine..

*Jaguar* *Jaguar*