Fender USA Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass Black Maple Neck
Rush legend's signature J-Bass with vintage specs and modern playability. Black finish, maple neck, and classic Jazz Bass versatility endorsed by one of prog-rock's greatest bassists.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Custom Shop Geddy Lee pickups capture his signature aggressive midrange growl
- +High-mass bridge improves sustain and tuning stability over vintage designs
- +Glossy maple neck and black finish nail the classic '70s aesthetic Geddy favored
- +Lightweight basswood body keeps it comfortable for marathon prog epics
- +USA craftsmanship with Fender's Corona build quality
Cons
- −$2,500 is steep when standard American Professional Jazz Basses offer more versatility
- −Signature model tax means you're paying for Geddy's name on the headstock
- −Basswood body lacks the depth and resonance of ash or alder
- −Vintage-radius neck (7.25") may feel cramped for players used to modern 9.5" boards
The Verdict
Geddy Lee’s signature Jazz Bass is purpose-built for players who worship at the altar of Rush and want that specific mid-heavy growl. The Custom Shop pickups are the star here — they’re wound to capture Geddy’s tone from Moving Pictures through Vapor Trails. Bass Player gives it 4.5/5, noting it’s a faithful recreation of his main axes. But here’s the reality: at $2,500, you’re paying for the signature and specific specs that may or may not suit your playing. If you’re a Rush devotee or need that particular J-Bass voice, it’s worth it. If you just want a great Jazz Bass, the American Professional II saves you $500 and offers more tonal flexibility.
Specifications
| Body wood | Alder |
| Top wood | Not applicable |
| Body finish | Gloss polyurethane |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Scale length | 34in |
| Material | Maple |
| Radius | 9.5in |
| Fret size | Medium-jumbo |
| Number of frets | 20 |
| Inlays | Pearloid block |
| Nut width | 1.5in (38.1mm) |
| Bridge type | Fixed |
| Bridge design | Geddy Lee high mass |
| Tailpiece | Not applicable |
| Tuning machines | Vintage-style open-back |
| Number of strings | 4 |
| Country of origin | USA |
