Members RollE Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have a delicate problem. I am looking for a Jazzbass and i have narrowed it down to a Marcus Miller sig. or a Geddy Lee sig. I have been a Rush fan for years and Geddy is one of my heroes. I am not so familiar with Marcus Millers music but i jut thinks his bass looks and sounds soo cool. I already have a passive Jazzbass but the Geddy sig. also sounds and looks great. Anyone of you fel low bassplayers that owns either a Miller or Geddy bass that can say what u think about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Get the Marcus. I always love playing one. The Geddy looks plain and the neck is awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Get the Marcus. I always love playing one. The Geddy looks plain and the neck is awful. WTF:confused: The Geddy lee is one of the best playing bass guitars I have ever had the pleasure to play regardless of how plain looking it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BASSDAD Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have a Marcus Miller and it plays great. The active set-up is very nice. Very heavey. Ash I think. The inlays are awsome.I have played the Geddy a few times in different stores. Some better than others. I like the neck on both. IMO they have a similar feel. The geddy may be a little thinner.My other bass is a Jag. The CIJ Fender stuff is really nice 3 Things to consider: 1. Do you want active or passive. (The MM will do both)2. You have to take the neck OFF the Geddy to do a set-up.3. The Geddy has the sig discreetly on the back of the headstock. The Miller has it on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 WTF:confused:The Geddy lee is one of the best playing bass guitars I have ever had the pleasure to play regardless of how plain looking it is. Yeah, I've played probably half a dozen Geddys, and every one of them had a nice neck - straight, thin, and nice fret work... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasper383 Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Yeah, I've played probably half a dozen Geddys, and every one of them had a nice neck - straight, thin, and nice fret work... - georgestrings The Geddy neck may not be for everyone; it's one of the thinnest front-to-back necks out there. I have really liked every Geddy I have played. I would pick the Geddy, but then again, I would take any passive Fender over any active Fender. Strictly my opinion. Watch out for weight; the Millers are notorious for being heavy, and some Geddys can be 10+ pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 The Geddy neck may not be for everyone; it's one of the thinnest front-to-back necks out there. I have really liked every Geddy I have played.I would pick the Geddy, but then again, I would take any passive Fender over any active Fender. Strictly my opinion.Watch out for weight; the Millers are notorious for being heavy, and some Geddys can be 10+ pounds. All true, but I wouldn't describe ANY Geddy neck I've played as "awful" - although I'd also say that I've been able to get a decent to good sound out of any active Fender I've ever played - including the MIM Active Jazz Deluxe I traded away(that I miss)... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 i agree the Geddy Lees are awesome. i didn't buy one because i have huge hands, and the neck is so fast and thin it wasnt very comfortable for me to play. and they also sounded amazing... the Marcus Miller are really great, but i still think they're all they put 'em out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RollE Posted January 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks guys. I have found a used Marcus Miller with Lindy Fralin Pickups and a Sadowske Preamp. That is tempting but the Geddy are still a Geddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frunobulax Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 the Geddy is a singular beast. if you've never played one, do so before buying one - the neck is a love/hate thing. i dunno about the weight, my Geddy wasn't that heavy. every MM i've messed with is heavy, and i've never been satisfied with the tone. but everyone's ear i sdifferent. that used one with the Fralins and the Sadowsky preamp sounds good. my Lull has Fralins and it sounds great. if you've already got a passive J, this may be the way to go. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members citizenralph Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I have a Geddy and love it. You do need to play one to make sure the neck is right for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wades_keys Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 every MM i've messed with is heavy, and i've never been satisfied with His Jazz is a 70's vintage and those 70's fenders are heavier than {censored}.... Ever played a 70's strat? Talk about a boat anchor.... you'd think you strapped on a Les Paul or Explorer instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I don't think you can go wrong with either of them. I'd pick whatever one feels and sounds best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks guys. I have found a used Marcus Miller with Lindy Fralin Pickups and a Sadowske Preamp. That is tempting but the Geddy are still a Geddy FTW. The stock electronics on the MM overpromise and underdeliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RollE Posted January 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 FTW. The stock electronics on the MM overpromise and underdeliver. I have found a used MM witk Lindy Fralin pickups and a Sadowsky preamp so i am thiniking about getting that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Geddy. Next question please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Have you actually played both instruments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I much prefer the looks and feel of the MM bass. I love the ash body, neck pickup cover, and pearl blocks As others have mentioned, the electronics are the weak point. MM's actual 1977 Jazz ("The Destroyer" ) bass has Sadowsky electronics. The stuff in the MM sig sounds pretty lousy in comparison. The good news is that there's plenty of room under that HUGE pickguard. I'd pull out the stock electronics and either replace them with all passive (using the wiring kit from Mojo) or install a proper Sadowsky on-board pre. Or Bartolini, Aguilar, etc. Your choice. Thanks guys. I have found a used Marcus Miller with Lindy Fralin Pickups and a Sadowske Preamp.Get that and don't even think twice about it Stock for stock, the Geddy Lee wins in terms of tone. But a MM with Fralins and a Sadowsky pre would absolutely slay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zon5string Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Get the Marcus. I always love playing one. The Geddy looks plain and the neck is awful. -1000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kakona Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Get the Marcus. I always love playing one. The Geddy looks plain and the neck is awful. I agree, except I think the bass looks classic and the neck is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 They're both *very* different basses. If I were you, I'd find a way to try out both of them and buy the one that feels best in your hands. Who knows, you may even run across another bass that you like more than either one of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members michaelfpearce Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'd get the Marcus. I bought one last year and love it. It comes down to what feels right in your hands, not who's music you like. I'm not a Marcus guy at all, but his sig bass is bad! The black inlays (paint?) on the Geddy look a little wanky to me, but the inlays on the marcus are gorgeous, as is the finish, neck, neck pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members txbass68 Posted January 27, 2009 Members Share Posted January 27, 2009 Forget both of them and get a Roscoe Beck!:poke: They are frakin AWESOME! But if you are set on those two get the Geddy. Everyone of them I have ever played was great. I love the neck almost as much as my Roscoe Beck's neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members louloomis Posted January 28, 2009 Members Share Posted January 28, 2009 The Geddy's not bad.....but the neck profile is completely different than any other bass I've played/owned...and I don't like it. A regular ol' jazz neck is 10x better. I'm sure the Marcus' neck must be better... LouLoomis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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