Geddy Lee Jazz (Japan)

[Wylie]

Took possession today of a nearly new GL Jazz, made in Japan, from a fellow who decided he didn't want to play bass after all -- my luck to get a great bass at a great price, including Fender case. The cellophane was still on the pickguard.

What a bass! Factory strings (which I'll keep) great aggressive growl, not a dead note anywhere, action low and precise. Fit and finish, all that, perfect. A formal review isn't needed, I think; I'm sure it's been reviewed before now.

Couldn't be better!

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Edited December 22, 2012 by tedgilley

[White Cloud]

The Jap version is a great bass...as most Jap built guitars are! Love the Badass too, every Fender should have one imho. Play it healthy dude!

[Stag]

Ive got one of the new Mex built ones and it too is amazing. Cant throw enough superaltives at these basses, proper workhorses yet very adaptable with such a great sound.... and that neck!

[afterimage]

Another made in mexico fab.Bass imported from the states

[krazy_olie]

They're made in Mexico now?
I played one once and it was rather nice. I think my Aerodyne has the same neck shape, good one too.

[Conan]

Good aren't they?

[Wylie]

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Incredible. I've been playing it all day. Sharp looking instrument, too.

[Kees_SoS]

I own a 2010 example in sunburst and it's one of the most stable instruments I've ever owned. It doesn't have the depth or warmth of my '74 Jazz, but I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a decent '70s Jazz bass at an affordable price.

[Wylie]

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I own a 2010 example in sunburst and it's one of the most stable instruments I've ever owned. It doesn't have the depth or warmth of my '74 Jazz, but I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a decent '70s Jazz bass at an affordable price.
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Not what I'd call warm, either, but everything about it is fabulous. Roll off the tone a bit and the growl is captivating. I'm repeating myself. I don't know what's affordable for you guys with Jap Fenders, but this one was a steal at $750, that's with black hardshell Fender case (older model than the current tweed).

tg