Fender U.S.A. Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, Maple Fingerboard - Black
Bassists have loved playing and hearing the signature Geddy Lee Jazz Bass for years. The U.S.A. Geddy Lee Jazz Bass is a unique instrument combining the features and specifications of Lees three favorite bassestwo Fender Custom Shop versions of his signature model and his original sleek 72 Jazz Bassthat Rushs revered bassist/vocalist has riffed away on before millions of devoted fans worldwide and on many mega-selling albums.
The neck has a thicker custom profile and sports a maple fingerboard adorned with elegant binding and block inlays. A Geddy Lee signature HiMass bridge provides rock-solid intonation and increased note attack. The two vintage-style single-coil Jazz Bass pickups are specially wound and voiced to sound like those on Lees prized 1972 original, generating enormous tone that crackles with life and bristles with pure energy.
Features
A Greatest Hits Instrument
Lee's new signature bass blends the best features of his two Custom Shop models with those of his original 72 J Bass.
Custom "C" Neck Shape
A thicker "C" profile imparts a more substantial feel to the slim and comfortable J Bass neck.
Geddy Lee High-Mass Bridge
Specially designed with direct input from the acclaimed Rush bassist, the High-Mass bridge on this bass has a cool contemporary look. It also has a lot of metal, which means it has a lot of mass for rock-solid sustain, intonation and tuning stability.
White Binding and Inlays
White appointments, including sleek pearloid block inlays, instill elegance into this awesomely energetic instrument.
Custom Voiced Pickups
A pair of American Vintage 70s Lee signature pickups provides plenty of punch and clarity along with genuine vintage Fender vibe.
Special Headstock Signature
Lee's signature the back of the headstock commemorates the lasting legacy of one of rock 'n' roll's most versatile and technical bassists.
Specifications
Body
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Body MaterialAlder
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Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
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Body ShapeJazz Bass
Neck
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishHand Rubbed Oil on Back, Gloss Urethane on Front
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Neck ShapeCustom Thick "C"
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Scale Length34" (86.36 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
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Number of Frets20
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialBone
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Nut Width1.5" (38.1 mm)
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Position InlaysWhite Pearloid Block
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Truss RodVintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
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Bridge PickupCustom Voiced American Vintage '70s Geddy Lee
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Middle PickupCustom Voiced American Vintage '70s Geddy Lee
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ControlsVolume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
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SwitchingNone
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ConfigurationSS
Hardware
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BridgeGeddy Lee High Mass Bridge
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Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
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Tuning MachinesAmerican Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Bass
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Pickguard4-Ply Aged White Pearloid
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Control KnobsVintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass
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Neck Plate4-Bolt
Miscellaneous
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StringsFender USA 7250ML Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.100 Gauges), PN 0737250405
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Other FeaturesGeddy Lee Signature on Back of Headstock, Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass Control Knobs, Single Disk String Tree, 70s Headstock Logo,
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Accessories
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Case/Gig BagABS Molded