HemiBeers Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Don't know if this has been posted or where, but I guess Lee bought this thing for $45,000 . . . https://www.guitarbr...er-jazz-bass-2/ https://www.talkbass...0-bass.1289816/ I think it's ironic that someone who was always known for playing very few instruments for years and years suddenly buys all these vintage basses. I think he's got the John Entwistle disease.midlife crisis 20 years later? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) In the little video he made for the Signature Geddy Lee Jazz bass, he talks about how collectors get the bug - since every bass has unique tonal qualities - pickups are never wired quite the same, the wood never has quite the same density, etc. If you haven't seen the video, it's at this site: http://shop.fender.com/en/intl/usa-geddy-lee-jazz-bass/0197702806.html#start=1 Edited August 23, 2017 by toymaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 In the little video he made for the Signature Geddy Lee Jazz bass, he talks about how collectors get the bug - since every bass has unique tonal qualities - pickups are never wired quite the same, the wood never has quite the same density, etc. If you haven't seen the video, it's at this site: http://shop.fender.com/en/intl/usa-geddy-lee-jazz-bass/0197702806.html#start=1 And some people are just collectors and hoarders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 His feel, his precision, his sense of melodicism, and the RIFFS! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Geddy is a soul musician who learned how to play and write progressive rock and pushed off from there. Also, it helps to be playing with a drummer and a guitarist who can each keep up with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Geddy is a soul musician who learned how to play and write progressive rock and pushed off from there. Also, it helps to be playing with a drummer and a guitarist who can each keep up with you. I've noticed that most of the "progressive Rock" musicians have at least some base in soul/R&B/blues (incongruous as that may seem). I like my prog more "earthy" these days. And it IS possible. I don't mind the way that metal has informed a lot of modern "progressive rock,"... but when it is at the expense of losing the soul or the blues aspects, I'm not so in. It's a main reason why bands like Dream Theater don't really do it for me. I love all their influences, but.... not the package. Early metal had more blues in it...... Edited August 24, 2017 by Mystic Slipperman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entre_Perpetuo Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Geddy is a soul musician who learned how to play and write progressive rock and pushed off from there. Also, it helps to be playing with a drummer and a guitarist who can each keep up with you. I've noticed that most of the "progressive Rock" musicians have at least some base in soul/R&B/blues (incongruous as that may seem). I like my prog more "earthy" these days. And it IS possible. I don't mind the way that metal has informed a lot of modern "progressive rock" but when it is at the expense of losing the soul or the blues aspects, I'm not so in. It's a main reason why bands like Dream Theater don't really do it for me. I love all their influences, but.... not the package. Early metal had more blues in it...... Yes. Meaning both that I agree with you and that I think Yes is a great example. DT can be awesome, and when I'm in the mood they're incredible, but they're always showing off and don't have a great amount of soul in much of their music. Also, Sabbath is metal because they learned the blues. From a technical standpoint even, the tri-tone is inherent in the blues scale. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've noticed that most of the "progressive Rock" musicians have at least some base in soul/R&B/blues (incongruous as that may seem). Dave Gilmour is a classic example of this...although used in a prog sense, his style is thoroughly rooted in the blues, and it's one of the reasons he plays with such emotion and feel....you can't really teach that, it's ground into you by experience. I have always maintained he can do more with one note than many others can do with twenty, and no matter how well I learn his stuff, there is no way in a month of Sundays i will ever sound quite like him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I've noticed that most of the "progressive Rock" musicians have at least some base in soul/R&B/blues (incongruous as that may seem). Dave Gilmour is a classic example of this...although used in a prog sense, his style is thoroughly rooted in the blues, and it's one of the reasons he plays with such emotion and feel....you can't really teach that, it's ground into you by experience. I have always maintained he can do more with one note than many others can do with twenty, and no matter how well I learn his stuff, there is no way in a month of Sundays i will ever sound quite like him. Excellent example of playing with 'feel'. One of the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I've noticed that most of the "progressive Rock" musicians have at least some base in soul/R&B/blues (incongruous as that may seem). Dave Gilmour is a classic example of this...although used in a prog sense, his style is thoroughly rooted in the blues, and it's one of the reasons he plays with such emotion and feel....you can't really teach that, it's ground into you by experience. I have always maintained he can do more with one note than many others can do with twenty, and no matter how well I learn his stuff, there is no way in a month of Sundays i will ever sound quite like him. Excellent example of playing with 'feel'. One of the best. For sure. He's my 2nd favorite player. He easily has the best sense of phrasing of any guitarist I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/11/11/44266D3500000578-0-image-a-75_1505125057005.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Digital Man Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I've noticed that most of the "progressive Rock" musicians have at least some base in soul/R&B/blues (incongruous as that may seem). Dave Gilmour is a classic example of this...although used in a prog sense, his style is thoroughly rooted in the blues, and it's one of the reasons he plays with such emotion and feel....you can't really teach that, it's ground into you by experience. I have always maintained he can do more with one note than many others can do with twenty, and no matter how well I learn his stuff, there is no way in a month of Sundays i will ever sound quite like him. Excellent example of playing with 'feel'. One of the best. For sure. He's my 2nd favorite player. He easily has the best sense of phrasing of any guitarist I've heard. You obviously haven't heard of Jeff Beck then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate2112 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 The Nose oy vey goyim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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