NBD! AGAIN! USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass

[Donavan12]

I just scored a secondhand USA gedd that’s near mint, it’s my very first American made fender(I briefly had a Mexican made geddy and other Mexican fenders in the past, never owned MIJ or CIJ before so I can’t speak of their quality but I know it’s great!)
pictures will come after I receive it

Thoughts on the USA model?

 

[Mike Vee]

They look really nice to me. I'd switch out the pearl guard for white with a thumb rest. The rest looks good to go!! If they are anything like my AO 70s Jazz Bass you are in for a treat. Best neck I ever felt and then some.

 

[Donavan12]

They look really nice to me. I'd switch out the pearl guard for white with a thumb rest. The rest looks good to go!! If they are anything like my AO 70s Jazz Bass you are in for a treat. Best neck I ever felt and then some.

I’m a sucker for pearl though lol, so probably won’t touch the pg but you never know if I’ll get the itch but yeah that’s good to know

 

[MovingPitchers]

Mannnnn I was excited to see the photos and then I don’t see photos and now I’m sad.

 

[nattiep]

I’m a sucker for pearl though lol, so probably won’t touch the pg but you never know if I’ll get the itch but yeah that’s good to know

Go for a more aged pearl so you can match the binding and inlay better. I've read Geddy's actual bass has aged pearl and that's kind of what I remember seeing up close when it was at the RRHoF a few years back. I have no idea why they went with white pearl for the sig model.

 

[Donavan12]

Mannnnn I was excited to see the photos and then I don’t see photos and now I’m sad.

Here’s one I’ll take more once it arrives

 

[MovingPitchers]

Go for a more aged pearl so you can match the binding and inlay better. I've read Geddy's actual bass has aged pearl and that's kind of what I remember seeing up close when it was at the RRHoF a few years back. I have no idea why they went with white pearl for the sig model.

The USA model has reverse tuners which I don’t think Geddy’s actual bass has; probably the same tuners from the original ‘72.

That one baffled me but it did get his stamp of approval.

 

[Donavan12]

The USA model has reverse tuners which I don’t think Geddy’s actual bass has; probably the same tuners from the original ‘72.

That one baffled me but it did get his stamp of approval.

Ohhhh noooo! lol that will be a bit of an adjustment to get used to thanks for the heads up

 

[ModuMan]

I replaced the reverse tuners with Gotoh resolite tuners. They are drop in. Normal *and* lighter!

Grats on the Geddy, it's a fantastic bass and my main player in bands.

 

[Donavan12]

I replaced the reverse tuners with Gotoh resolite tuners. They are drop in. Normal *and* lighter!

Grats on the Geddy, it's a fantastic bass and my main player in bands.

Got pictures by chance? Of the tuners/headstock but I guess pictures of the whole thing will do too!

 

[ModuMan]

Sure!

As you can see, I've made some other modifications which I can go over if you like, but mainly here is the back of the headstock. I also added a Hipshot detuner.

 

[Donavan12]

Sure!

As you can see, I've made some other modifications which I can go over if you like, but mainly here is the back of the headstock. I also added a Hipshot detuner.

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It’s a beauty! Is that a Hipshot kickass bridge? Or a black badass? Looks pretty sweet

 

[ModuMan]

It’s a beauty! Is that a Hipshot kickass bridge? Or a black badass? Looks pretty sweet

Yep, that's a Hipshot Kickass. I wasn't happy with the odd string spacing of the stock bridge and this seemed like a good choice. You even get some different saddles to pick from. Since I had taken the pickguard off I figured why not continue the more subtle look with a black one?

 

[MovingPitchers]

I have a Squier CV70s Jazz in sunburst and it’s my budget Geddy. I know a hi-mass bridge doesn’t reallly add much but for some reason, I feel like Jazz Basses need one to make it look fuller. I never have that issue with Precisions.

Hmmm

 

[Donavan12]

I have a Squier CV70s Jazz in sunburst and it’s my budget Geddy. I know a hi-mass bridge doesn’t reallly add much but for some reason, I feel like Jazz Basses need one to make it look fuller. I never have that issue with Precisions.

Hmmm

Ewwww a squier! Everyone grab pitchfork and torches! lol jk! Upload some pictures! I’ve had a few cv basses, can’t go wrong with them! I also prefer the aesthetic of a high mass bridge, but also the improved sustain but that could be subjective

 

[MovingPitchers]

Ewwww a squier! Everyone grab pitchfork and torches! lol jk! Upload some pictures! I’ve had a few cv basses, can’t go wrong with them! I also prefer the aesthetic of a high mass bridge, but also the improved sustain but that could be subjective

Welll I don't want to hijack your thread

 

[Donavan12]

Welll I don't want to hijack your thread

It’s okay I think I can make an exception for you

 

[Altitude]

Best production Jazz Bass Fender makes IMO. I like them with a 3-ply black/white/black guard. Enjoy yours.

 

[REV]

The Geddy Jazz bass is IMHO one of the best Jazz basses Fender has ever made. The MIA Geddy is a really solid instrument, it doesn't have quite as much growl as a MIJ Geddy but to me the hardware is better and I prefer the MIA neck profile. Enjoy!

 

[Lammchop93]

Its the best USA fender in my opinion. The neck is very different the the MIJ/MIM ones. Much thicker. I love it!