Is a GeddyLee Jazz suitable for slapping?

[rodoherty1]

Hi Guys,

I've been trying to read up on the Geddy Lee Fender Jazz and I see plenty of mention given to its slim neck. I play an Ibanez BTB405QM at the moment and I'd like to consider a move back to 4 strings.

I've recently taken the plunge into old-school slapping (thank you Ed Friedland) and I'd like to get a 4-string that's suitable for slapping.

Does the slim neck impose the need for a particularly tidy slap technique?

Rob.

 

[I-Love-Ratm]

Well yone wise it should be great for slapping like most jazzes

 

[modflea]

Yeah for slapping you can't go wrong with any Jazz bass. Maybe a Geddy Lee owner could give more technique advice.

 

[David Wilson]

I have a GL Jazz and can say 'Yes, it is'.

The stock config will give you a decent sound, but a GL Jazz with Dimarzio UltraJazz pickups has a KILLER slap sound.

 

[bassaussie]

Yeah, I've got a friend here who has one, and it's an awesome bass for slapping. I think Jazz basses in general are pretty good slapping basses.

 

[rodoherty1]

Excellent ... Thanks for the info. Looks like I've found the right bass so.

Now all I need is the funds !!

 

[IvanMike]

i dont own one but i used to date one and it kinda liked getting slapped around when it got out of hand.........

 

[Christopher]

Yes! It sounds great for slapping.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I slapped a Geddy Lee in shop and it had a great Jazz sound and that was in comparison to a Marcus Miller Jazz which was in the same shop at the time.

 

[PasdaBeer]

i demand active electronics on any bass im gonna slap with : P

i just feel that without it, you really cant get that excesive contoured sound to slap with

my 2 cents.

 

[David Wilson]

i demand active electronics on any bass im gonna slap with : P

i just feel that without it, you really cant get that excesive contoured sound to slap with

my 2 cents.

try it with DM UJ pickups in it, you'll eat your words

 

[PasdaBeer]

are they active pups?.


another of my pet peves, actice pups! i hate batteries dying the middle of shows....must....have........active....bypassss

 

[David Wilson]

are they active pups?.
another of my pet peves, actice pups! i hate batteries dying the middle of shows....must....have........active....bypassss

no, they're passive. more info at http://dimarzio.com

 

[modflea]

I slapped a Geddy Lee in shop and it had a great Jazz sound and that was in comparison to a Marcus Miller Jazz which was in the same shop at the time.

You slapped Geddy Lee and Marcus Miller at the same time?

Hope you have a good lawyer....

Oh wait, their basses? My bad.

 

[pyrohr]

I own most Fender jazzes out there, I must say the geddy bass is an awesome thump and pop machine. It does'nt need active electronics, it sounds fine passive. I enjoy the sound of a passive jazz thumped. Active jazzes sound more high-fi and also have there place.

 

[Nino Valenti]

Personally, I love onboard preamps as well, but you know, you can get a scooped sound by adjusting the preamp on the Amplifier.

 

[bryan bailey]

I'll post my review of mine. Once ot gets here. This also means I will need pictures of it. So I need to get a camera, and get some one hour developement to the max.

 

[larrytron]

I put Villex jazz set in my Geddy Lee. With the middle pot you can get a scooped sound as well as the classic passive jazz tone. It really works great with that bass.

 

[PasdaBeer]

Personally, I love onboard preamps as well, but you know, you can get a scooped sound by adjusting the preamp on the Amplifier.

mhm.....adjusting mid song aint no fun..

im thinkin about trying out the aguilar outboard pedal preamp just for kicks to see how it is, or wire up a bypass switch on some sort of rack mount ( if they dont already have one )

 

[bigpappabuddah]

I have a geddy lee, and let me tell you, the slap tone is killer. just pick up one at the local music store and try it for yourself, you wont be dissapointed