Table Showing the Bass Guitar Geddy Lee Played At Each Point of His Career
| Make | Model | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Fender | 1972 Jazz Bass “Number One” | 1979 to 1982 / 1989 to Present |
| Steinberger | L2 | 1982 to 1986 |
| Wal | Precission Bass | 1985 to 1993 |
| Fender | Jazz Bass | 1993 to Present |
What bass did Geddy Lee play?
In Rush’s early years, Lee’s main instrument was a Fender Precision Bass, which he used on the band’s debut album in 1974. He later had this bass sanded down into a teardrop shape and refinished with a Jazz Bass bridge pickup added, something which he regretted in later years.
What Rickenbacker bass did Geddy Lee use?
Jetglo 4001
Geddy’s most famous Rickenbacker bass is a Jetglo 4001 that was built in the 1970s with a Badass II bridge. Geddy used this bass from their first tour in 1974 until the Grace Under Pressure warm-up tour in 1983.
What bass did Geddy Lee use on power windows?
Wal bass
On Power Windows Lee recorded exclusively with a Wal bass for the first time. The instrument was lent to Lee by producer Collins and Geddy took to it immediately.
What bass effects does Geddy Lee use?
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 happened to Wal basses?
The bass was later given to Chris Squire of Yes and is now on loan to the Hard Rock Cafe.
Why did Geddy Lee switch from Rickenbacker to fender?
Geddy has said in interviews that he wanted a bigger, beasty bottom end that the Ric wasnt providing, so he moved on to other basses. He eventually went back to the Jazz and has been there ever since.
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!
What pedals did Jaco use?
He uses a Rat pedal.
What bass was used on 2112?
At the time of recording 2112, Lee was using a Rickenbacker 4001 bass with stereo output; Brown fed one channel directly into the mixing board and then into a compressor, and the other was channelled into Lee’s Electro-Voice speakers turned up to the maximum.
What size bass 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 synth did Rush use?
Rickenbacker 4001, White (loaned to/rented to Geddy for the Anthem and Fly By Night music video shoots; not actually owned by him.)
What strap does Geddy Lee use?
All of Lee’s basses, regardless of tuning, are strung with Rotosound Swing Bass RS66LD (. 045–105) sets, and they’re outfitted with Levy’s Leathers straps and Jim Dunlop Straploks.
What amps does Geddy Lee use?
“The Orange AD200B and OBC410 cab give me crunchy, overdriven vintage tone. It’s an important part the RUSH tone.” Taken from the Orange Amps artist page for Geddy Lee of
What Bridge does Geddy Lee use?
Bridge: Geddy Lee High Mass Bridge.
What pickups do Wal basses use?
Our 4-string pickups are moulded in black A.B.S. and fit into a surround, with three point spring mounted height adjustment. 5 and 6 string pickups are individually cast, mounted directly into the body, and are four point spring mount height adjustable.
Why are alembic basses so expensive?
Now factor in the raw materials and electronics, which are MUCH higher quality than those on any Chinese bass. The electronics and hardware are proprietary, which means they are MUCH MUCH higher cost than what the Chinese are using. And there you are. THAT’S why Alembics are so expensive.
What is the Warwick bass sound?
Warwick uses pick up systems designed and manufactured by German based MEC. These pick ups utilize Ceramic magnets which accentuates the wood tone of the bass sound, which establishes the famous Warwick tone. MEC active EQ systems offer accurate reproduction of the true wood bass tones.
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.”
Are Rickenbackers good for metal?
Rickenbacker 4003
One from leftfield, perhaps, but the Rickenbacker 4003 is definitely worth your attention as a bass for metal. After all, if it’s good enough for Lemmy, it’s surely good enough for you.
When did paul mccartney get his Rickenbacker bass?
Paul received his Rickenbacker 4001S during the Hollywood Bowl concert in August 1964.