Used Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass 1994–1995 MIJ Vintage

Description

This Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, dating to approximately 1994–1995 and made in Japan, is an early vintage-era example of Fender's signature bass associated with legendary Rush bassist Geddy Lee. Built around the classic Jazz Bass platform, the model was designed to capture key elements of Lee's famously modified 1970s Fender Jazz Bass while delivering the fast feel, articulate response, and aggressive attack that suit his playing style.

A defining feature of the Geddy Lee Jazz Bass is its slim, fast-playing neck profile, making it particularly comfortable for intricate bass lines, rapid position changes, and technically demanding playing. The traditional Jazz Bass pickup arrangement delivers the familiar combination of definition, growl, and tonal flexibility that has made the J Bass a staple for decades.

The bass is equally comfortable with fingers or a pick. Both pickups together provide the balanced Jazz Bass sound, while emphasizing either pickup can move the instrument toward deeper neck-pickup warmth or a more focused, cutting bridge-pickup character. This makes the Geddy Lee Jazz Bass useful far beyond progressive rock, including classic rock, hard rock, funk, fusion, alternative, punk, pop, and studio work.

For recording, the strong articulation of a Jazz Bass makes this instrument an excellent choice for direct recording through a DI, preamp, or audio interface. It also works exceptionally well through a driven bass amplifier when more midrange aggression and harmonic character are desired.

Early Japanese Geddy Lee models are especially interesting to players and collectors because of their connection to Fender Japan production and the long-standing reputation of Japanese-made Fender instruments. Given the age of this example, exact production date, originality, and individual components should be evaluated from the instrument itself. Please refer carefully to the photos for serial markings, pickups, electronics, bridge, tuners, pickguard, finish, neck and fingerboard condition, modifications, replacement components, and included accessories.

Condition

This Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass is used, tested, and fully functional. It dates to approximately 1994–1995, is Made in Japan, and shows normal signs of age and previous use consistent with a vintage instrument.

Age-related cosmetic wear may include scratches, dings, finish wear, pickguard wear, hardware aging or oxidation, and other evidence of previous use. For the exact condition and originality, including fret wear, neck condition, pickups, pots, wiring, controls, bridge, tuners, hardware, serial markings, possible modifications or replacement parts, and any included case or accessories, please refer carefully to the photos provided.

Key Features

• Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass
• Approximately 1994–1995 production
• Made in Japan
• Early MIJ Geddy Lee signature model
• Signature bass associated with Rush bassist Geddy Lee
• Based on Geddy Lee's modified vintage Jazz Bass
• Classic Fender Jazz Bass body design
• Slim, fast-playing neck profile
• Traditional dual Jazz Bass pickup configuration
• Passive electronics
• Articulate and responsive bass character
• Classic Jazz Bass growl
• Strong midrange definition
• Excellent note separation
• Great for fingerstyle playing
• Excellent response with a pick
• Well suited for fast and technical playing
• Excellent for progressive rock
• Great for classic and hard rock
• Well suited for funk and fusion
• Excellent for alternative and punk
• Versatile enough for pop and session work
• Excellent for direct studio recording
• Works well through driven bass amplifiers
• Desirable Japanese Fender production
• Vintage-era signature Fender bass
• Strong appeal for Rush and Geddy Lee fans
• Exact production date should be confirmed from serial and instrument markings
• Exact originality of pickups, electronics, bridge, tuners, and other hardware should be evaluated from the photos
• Exact case and included accessories should be confirmed from the photos

This product has been tested, is fully functional, and includes a 30-day warranty for in store purchases. For the exact condition, please refer to the photos provided. If you have any questions, call or text 770-931-9190. We are happy to assist you! If you're in the Atlanta area, stop by and bring your trades. Connect with a buyer here

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