drlargepants Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) So, having sold my USA standard to fund an AVRI Precision, I realised how much I missed Jazz necks, especially as the AVRI P has rather a lot of girth in the neck department. After a month or so of fruitless searching for an AVRI jazz neck I happened upon a USA geddy which was being sold as ex demo for a rather heafty discount. I'm not particularly a fan of maple necks, black bssses or signature models in general, but the teenage Rush fan in me kept saying go and try it, so I did, fell in love with it and bought it. The neck is incredible, perfect shape for me, on the deeper side but thin at the nut. The attention to detail on the binding, especially around the nut is just stunning. Fretwork is top drawer, makes my 2002 Gibson SG look like it was done by a five year old. Action is on the stupidly low side but is something I'm toying with keeping to try and learn to have a lighter touch. Sounds pretty much as you'd expect, and I'm not a massive fan of that sound, but it's early days ... Is it worth the extra premium over a standard ? Probably not, nor the new professionals I'd imagine. Does it work for me ? Absolutely yes, best bass I've ever owned and I'm lucky enough to have owned some pretty decent ones. Stupidly expensive for what it is, and the signature on the headstock is a bit meh, but the neck, oh my lord ! Very, very happy ! (and skint) Edited July 28, 2017 by drlargepants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Pics !! ... And congrats .. I bet she's a beaut ... would love to get myself one some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 [quote name='sifi2112' timestamp='1501277991' post='3343846'] Pics !! ... And congrats .. I bet she's a beaut ... would love to get myself one some day [/quote] Here you go: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 As I said, not exactly great value for money, but I guess once you get over £1k you're talking very small increments in actual/perceived quality. Having said that, its by far the easiest bass to play that I've ever had, and I've had quite a few over the years. I prefer the look of the AVRI 70's (something or other) Jazz, and maple boards look a bit meh to me, but having played and rehearsed with this its been somewhat of a revelation. Signatures are also a bit icky generally IMO, but nobody complains about all and sundry playing Les Paul signature guitars now do they ? ;-) Just waiting for some smartarse to start shouting for YYZ or Tom Saywer at our next gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Love these. Love that one. Great score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Great bass. I had a '75 reissue Jazz for quite a few years. It was a more rare rosewood fretboard version. I sold it last year as I'd semi-retired and thought that I could no longer justify having expensive instruments. But God, do I miss that bass? It had the best neck I've ever experienced, similar to the Geddy Lee necks I imagine. I think you'll forget about what you don't like about your new bass very quickly and just enjoy such a great bass with a neck to beat them all. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylie Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I also got a Geddy Lee jazz at deep discount: guy bought it, then decided he didn't wanna play, so around $300 off. Mine's Japan made, and yes: the neck is wonderful. I think all the new Geddys are MIM now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Other than the US ones, yes. I don't think they still do the Japanese ones anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 According to BGM new Geddy's are Mexican, but the rear of the head stock of their review Bass said 'Made in Indonesia'....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 They certainly raved about how good it was, so assuming the US model is better - and it should be - then it must be one hell of a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 It is very good. Desperately needs a proper setup though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Got one MIM it has the bad ass bridge ,the new one has the new fender designed one love it but you really really need to get it set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 What`s the depth of the neck like on the MIM version, deep or shallow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Paper thin from memory. Usa one is actually quite deep. Rather like a Ric neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 [quote name='drlargepants' timestamp='1507328145' post='3384871'] Paper thin from memory. Usa one is actually quite deep. Rather like a Ric neck. [/quote] Must say I disagree with that, for me it feels very different from a Ric neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 I think they vary a lot, to be more accurate it’s very similar to the neck on my Ric, not quite as deep but not far off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Is there another Jazz model with a similar neck I wonder ? I’ve grown to absolutely love this bass now, the fret size, radius, depth and nutwidth are perfect for me. So much so that my AVRI P is gathering dust these days and that’s got me thinking ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 The 2012 - 2015 US Jazzes have a quite deep neck, as does the MIM Classic 70s Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Worthwhile checkin out Sandberg’s I love the necks and you may well too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I have the Geddy Crafted in Japan version and the neck is very impressive. It has a thin depth of neck in comparison to any other bass i've had including my 80's Jazz altho memory of that is maybe a bit vague these days. I'd say its closer to my Warwick Thumb 89 with regards the depthe of the neck. Its my goto bass for everything these days. If i find it doesn't suit the music or band i'll look at another bass from there. Quite fancie putting the white tortosie pickguard on mine but not sure where to get one that would fit perfectly without modification. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 I think some form of PJ combination would be wise, so I've got both options covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 A great bass but to expensive New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Congratulations, great looking bass. With a bit of luck in the next month or so I am hoping to take possession of a Geddy Lee style bass myself. Not MIJ or MIM, neither MIA nor custom shop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofio Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) first thing i did with mine was put a badass II on, took the Geddy Lee bridge off hated it, although it is like a badass II in design the genuine badass sounds better it just does the Geddy bridge is actually heavier than the original, but i prefer the sound of the Badass II. I do think the neck is the strong point on that bass if you could buy that and bolt it to a usa body you would be sorted. Edited October 12, 2017 by geofio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 On 09/10/2017 at 12:54, ead said: Congratulations, great looking bass. With a bit of luck in the next month or so I am hoping to take possession of a Geddy Lee style bass myself. Not MIJ or MIM, neither MIA nor custom shop.... What was it then ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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