geddy lee has gone on record in interviews as saying that he has never played bass with a pick – “could never get it to sound right, always felt like the pick was in the way” was the direct quote.
What equipment does Geddy Lee use?
Geddy Lee’s iconic double-neck guitar was a black Rickenbacker 4080. The body was modeled after his favorite Ric, the 4001, except, obviously, it has two necks. The top neck is a standard four-string bass with the same pickups as his 4001.
Rickenbacker 4080/12-String Double Neck.
| Finish | Black |
|---|---|
| Years Used | 1977 to 1980 |
How did Geddy Lee play bass and keyboard at the same time?
With his hands and feet!
How many fingers does Geddy Lee use?
I use my index and middle fingers one at a time, depending on which string i’m playing, and it’s a lot more comfortable for me.
What gauge of strings does Geddy Lee use?
Geddy Lee has used Rotosound 66 roundwound nickel strings for the majority of his career. These strings have gauges of 105-45. Lee has also utilized Rotosound Funkmasters with a lighter string gauge for parts of his career.
What effects did Geddy Lee use?
Moog and Moog Pedals
Starting small, Geddy used Moog Taurus pedals and a Minimoog Originally Geddy got the Taurus because he wanted to play double-neck guitar, and keep the bass going.
What bass strings does Geddy Lee use?
ROTOSOUND SWING BASS 66 STRINGS
Lee has always used Rotosound strings and proclaimed: “I’ve never found another string to replace them.” The Swing Bass strings he uses were developed in 1966 by Rotosound founder James How and Who bassist John Entwistle, and perfected into what became the industry standard.
What bass did Geddy use on grace under pressure?
Steinberger L2
Geddy began using the Steinberger L2 during the Signals tour in 1982 and used it until the Power Windows tour in 1986. Grace Under Pressure was recorded using the L2.
How many basses does Geddy Lee own?
250 basses
Now, about four years and some 250 basses later, the front man is an expert on the instrument and the author of a brand new book, Geddy Lee’s Big Beautiful Book of Bass, which is available now!
How good of a bass player is Geddy Lee?
Geddy is pretty widely regarded as one of the best bassists in rock, and this is something I agree with. I’m not really sure how you could think he was just a singer with a prop, he does some pretty ridiculous stuff on things like Hemispheres, Moving Pictures and Signals, as well as pretty much all their albums.
Is Geddy Lee one of the best bassists?
You’ve selected Geddy Lee as the Greatest Bassist Of All Time in our GOAT Hunt poll. Just as in our recent GOAT Drummers poll, in which his Rhythm section partner Neil Peart triumphed, he easily took first place – there’s clearly a mood for Rush among MusicRadar’s readers.
When did Rush start using synthesizer?
Rush had been integrating synthesisers into their arrangements as early as the 1974 release of 2112, where the title suite kicks off with a sweep of electronic and futuristic sound effects.
Why does Geddy Lee always wear sunglasses?
Geddy became increasingly sensitive to light, and so he was forced to wear sunglasses 24/7, more than he did in his years leading to the revolution which saw the overthrow of Jimmy the Page.
How do you use a tug bar?
It’s a tug bar when the finger rest is below the strings instead of above. When it’s above, you rest your thumb on it and play with the fingers, when its below, you anchor your fingers on it, and pluck the strings with your thumb.
What’s the difference between Rickenbacker 4001 and 4003?
The Rickenbacker 4001 uses a horseshoe and toaster pickup, whereas the Rickenbacker 4003 uses high hot gain pickups, which create a more punchy sound. The Rickenbacker 4003 has a wider (fatter) neck profile, whereas the Rickenbacker 4001 has a slimmer neck profile making it a better fit for people with short fingers.
What gauge of strings did Cliff Burton use?
What strings did Cliff Burton use? A couple of sources have stated Cliff using light gauge Rotosound strings (35, 55, 70, 90). Which are extremely easy to bend and explains why he has such a flexible sound.
How does Geddy Lee get his sound?
The neck pickup was sent to one amp and set for a clean, bass-heavy tone, while the bridge pickup was sent to the other amp which was set with an exaggerated treble boost, and extra gain in the preamp. This defined Lee’s bass sound from 1977 to 1982.”
What pedals did Jaco use?
He uses a Rat pedal.
What synth did Rush use?
Re: Geddy Lee/Rush synths
I know that on the Rush in Rio concert he used a stack of Roland XV-5080’s that had samples of the old Oberheim sounds, like the Tom Sawyer bass/lead and other signature sounds.
What strings did Chris Squire use?
On Rotosound’s official website, they list the RS66LD Swing Bass strings as the strings Chris Squire used throughout his career.
What bass did Geddy Lee use on permanent waves?
Geddy’s “number one” bass is a 1972 black Fender Jazz he bought in a pawn shop in Kalamazoo Michigan, in either December 1975, April 1977 or December 1977, for $200. It first appeared on Permanent Waves, recorded in the fall of 1979, and was played on Tom Sawyer (Moving Pictures), recorded in the fall of 1980.