wateroftyne Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1422206460' post='2669839'] GAK have got the USA Geddy advertised: [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-american-geddy-lee-jazz-bas-black/109429"]http://www.gak.co.uk...as-black/109429[/url] Anybody know why Fender are no longer using Badass bridges on the Geddy & the Steve Harris signature models, are they no longer available or something? [/quote] No longer available.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1422208172' post='2669859'] No longer available.... [/quote] Fair enough. There was a time when I would have known that, long ago when I actually gave a flip.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 [quote name='afterimage' timestamp='1421527526' post='2662390'] I think the geddy Lee should be a fine bass not sure if the mim will get dropped now [/quote] Sounds like the two basses have different neck profiles, with the new US model being a "thick C" rather than the very slim neck on the MIM (and the original CIJ) models. A lot of people bought the Geddy Lee J on the strength of the neck profile... It will be interesting to hear whether it makes much difference. Anyway, Geddy's original '72 J was fitted with a Badass II bridge, so are these new ones a true "signature" bass as such? It all gets very confusing in Fenderland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1422285953' post='2670676'] Sounds like the two basses have different neck profiles, with the new US model being a "thick C" rather than the very slim neck on the MIM (and the original CIJ) models. A lot of people bought the Geddy Lee J on the strength of the neck profile... It will be interesting to hear whether it makes much difference. Anyway, Geddy's original '72 J was fitted with a Badass II bridge, so are these new ones a true "signature" bass as such? It all gets very confusing in Fenderland! [/quote] It's a shame the US model is so expensive, as it was the stupidly skinny neck on the MIJ model that was the deal breaker for me. I guess if the Badass bridges are no longer available there's not a lot Fender can do about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMX Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Glad you all like the natural finish bass. It was one of my favourite work experience outings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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