Another Geddy Lee Jazz Bass with a Bent Neck

[@johnkramer7161]

Like you said Dave "I am the janitor of the temple of Syrinx".

[@stephenhookings1985]

How are you pronouncing that word ... Like syringe as in need a vaccination after touching it?

[@bernardi5919]

@@stephenhookings1985 The emphasis is on the first syllable, see-rinx. Listen to 2112.

[@edwinrivera5695]

Dave, this is the first time I am coming in here, first time I saw any of your videos.. and this is great! Thanks so much!

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Have fun!

[@Kubooxooki]

Monday night. Poured myself some wine, lit up a joint, and watched Dave work on a Geddy Lee. Life's pretty good.

[@philnaylor3484]

I've had my Geddy Lee Jazz Bass over 12 years, and I've never had a single issue with it.

[@MrRoybob]

Same here going on 17 years. Adjusted the truss rod maybe once

[@jamesrohrbach9147]

You should clean instruments like that with a power washer!😁

[@raybassman7536]

Geddy got his first black Fender Jazz bass from a pawn shop in Kalamazoo,MI. They were doing a show that night in town, and were out walking around town durring the day and Geddy saw the pawn shop.

[@Apprentice_of_the_Leonine]

This was in 1977, but Geddy wouldn't use it on an album until 1979-1980 or so, and it didn't become his #1 bass until 1993. He paid $200 for it, which equates to $874 now.

[@bimscutney1242]

I had one of these for years. Never had a problem with it. Played like butter.

[@jamescoderre9595]

I have a 2006 CIJ Geddy Lee Jazz bass, bought it new at Long McQuade in North Vancouver great bass, I have never had an issue with mine, including with the neck. I also have a 2015 USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass that has become my main go to bass, I have had to tweak the neck on this bass a few times, anyway Good video as always, ....& Dave saves & revives yet another Geddy Lee Jazz bass 😀👍.

[@oldfriend327]

Thank you so much Dave. This is is going to sound really exaggerated but it is 100% true. Your videos have some sort of therapeutic quality. Your personality, technical skills, humor, and overall objective comments about the different parts of the instrument repairs makes me calm. God bless you and keep all of the great work, we love you.

[@Will_DiGiorgio]

Dave's videos make me feel like I'm spending an evening with my Bubbe, nothing like a little passive aggressive guitar setups! 🤣

[@yobentley7274]

Nice T-Shirt Dave. DEVO? I was lucky enough to see them live in the mid '80's. Awesome performance.

[@MarbsMusic]

I sold mine years ago for that very reason. Felt like I had to adjust the truss rod all the time. I got a black American Original 70s, looks just like it, better pickups and a fat U shaped reinforced neck that is rock solid!

[@Freakezzz]

I have an Olympic white, 2002, and I have really never had to adjust the truss rod and its rock-solid as well. These Geddy Lee necks are beautiful, damn shame they appear to have issues.

[@Ayecie.]

@@Freakezzz I'd say the majority of Geddy's you see on here are at the fault of the player, This Geddy's truss rod wasn't even engaged!

[@MrCheesywaffles]

@@Freakezzz Unless it's heavily reinforced with carbon fibre or a stiff metal, you'll always have issues with some skinny necks. Wood is just inconsistant.

[@Ayecie.]

@sc When it's completely loose in the neck it's not engaged, you have to tighten it to secure. This one was completely loose which means the owner didn't even put the truss rod to use, leading the neck to warp.

[@profile2047]

How is the American original 70s neck reinforced?

[@er5406]

Master of the Truss Rod Lottery. Thanks Dave. Cheers.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

I've had my Japan model Geddy Lee Jazz bass since 2005. It's a 2nd Generation model. A friend said he had the 1st Japan model. And the neck had too many problems bowing. So he sold it and bought a Music Man. He loves it. Mine was set up by a guy named Grass Hopper at Bass Central 6 years ago. Played out side in Florida a few times. The humidity really takes a turn on the neck. And now the strings after changing brands Are buzzing. So back to Grass Hopper.

[@eshepley]

I have a Japan model. Original neck was slightly twisted; Third Coast in Chicago sent to Fender and got a new one for me free. Having to take neck off to adjust truss rod is just dumb.

[@DavidSmith-wq3wu]

Every guitar should use the truss rod wheel. No exceptions.

[@gavinvalentino1313]

Not simply taking off the pickguard, or buying one made for a standard USA Jazz and therefore having a notch, is remarkably dumber. The Geddy trussrod is a simple adjustment with just a little notching of the body wood. Absolutely no big deal on a standard-production instrument. Completely hidden by the original pickguard, easily hidden with a touch of a black Sharpie if you get the USA guard.

[@michaeltaylors2456]

They have the thinnest neck I have ever played on a bass... I’m a guitarist . how that thing holds up at all is a miracle to me

[@NOLA-BASS]

I had one of these early Japanese ones. The neck moved constantly. I later sold it to a buddy. A few years later he replaced the neck because it was twisting.

[@michaelcrain3360]

I also have a Japan GL that had the same problem due to super low humidity and high temps. Once rehydrated it was fine, and is still one of my favorite playing basses.

[@Anybloke]

I own a very similar bass. It's a Fender Jazz (Highway One series) made in USA. It's black with a white pickguard and the Badass bridge. Main difference is that it has a rosewood fretboard with white dot markers. Gives that lovely Rickenbacker growl at a fraction of the price. The pickguard has a slot so that the neck can be adjusted without removal.

[@gersh1642]

Hi Dave, it's your number 1 Welsh fan, really been enjoying your channel these last few years, I share your sense of humour. I always charge extra for cleaning, after informing the customer obviously. Eventually the instruments come back around much cleaner. Anyway, big thanks for helping me with my sanity this last year 😒, keep on keeping on, Gerwyn U. K.

[@BaronQ]

DNA central....! Good work Dave as ever ✌️

[@joedecker8096]

Thanks for the helpful tips

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

You bet!

[@dwbv00]

I'd start charging a fee. If people can pick it up to play it and bring it to you for a setup, then they can spend a couple of minutes wiping it down with a rag.

[@MrCheesywaffles]

Maybe have a price breakdown: Dusting fee and a DNA removal fee, both billed fairly steep in 10 minute increments to highly incentivise people to get it squeaky clean. De-corroding etc belongs in the general bench work charges.

[@larsw4432]

When I win the lottery, Dave gets a hazmat suit! ... ( and more..)

[@messeswithbassesbassguitar9060]

Had the same problem with a Geddy Lee Jazz...notes either choking or string height too high, no adjustments worked...got a refund in the end. I cleaned mine before returning it though! Bought and restored an old Andor MIJ Jazz eventually and love it - sounds and plays better than my other Fender Jazz.

[@mega12ax72]

Experience Reigns Supreme👍👍👍

[@mrtominaz]

Thank you for your videos...I share them

[@geddy0109]

Well ill be damned. My old dumbass just corrected the neck and string height on my Geddy Jazz. Dave just showed me how, nervous, but, yup...its fine now. Amazing! Bought it in 02,..... Wondering when this will have to be done again. I just learned so damn much!! Thank you Dave very much! The grime on that bass made me ill. Jim Chicago

[@ZPDSurvival]

Great Set Up. Excellent.

[@TuxTweaks]

I would have pulled off the pick guard to adjust the truss rod rather than remove the neck. I guess it comes with experience. Dave must have known he'd need to shim it anyway and went straight for the neck removal. Nice job Dave!

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

count the screws 4 verses how many? you still can't get at it..but go for it

[@TuxTweaks]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff That's what I'm saying. I would have done it the dumb way, but you being more experienced went straight for the neck. Keep up the great videos!

[@jefsarg]

I had a MIM Geddy Lee Jazz Bass, sold it cause every time the wind blowed, the neck bowed! LOL

[@petedazer3381]

I’d be embarrassed to ask a technician to work on that dirty thing, I agree with you Dave!

[@samstinkeringaround8961]

I love the bent like a banana phrase , also all the messed up basses leave your shop better than factory. Very Nice.

[@jamessickles1859]

Great video!

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Thanks!

[@bubbie3533]

Easy fix by the master aka Dave.

[@rickallen6378]

I'd send Geddy a bill.

[@mattrogers1946]

😂

[@freedomson1]

glad I bought an American built one!

[@scott5411]

Love your videos, I have learned alot, thanks

[@floouk]

Well done Dave. Another cracking job. Shame you hate Rickenbacker's as I love mine but I totally understand your reasons.

[@bassnyc1]

Things Dave likes: Fender basses, especially American Fender basses, especially Fender American PRECISION basses.... and G&Ls. Things Dave hates: Badass bridges and Rickenbacker basses.

[@MrSahlers1]

Hey Dave, WTF, I’m not going to guitar/bass shame anybody but if they gave a shit, it would be pristine before they asked you to do a simple set-up!!! You would think they would be embarrassed to have you work on it without an honest assessment. Love your candor Dave, Keep up the good work! When will Friday recipe night come back?

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

I wouldn't expect it prestine but not absolutely hidden under a pile of dirt. I dust my instruments every week at least if not more often depending on if I'm playing then enough.

[@MrSahlers1]

Huge difference between dirty and dusty, It’s an extension of character ! Not judging though!

[@Freakezzz]

The neck is the signature difference that make this Geddy Lee bass, a Geddy Lee bass. Shame that we've seen multiple with a twisted neck. I would love to throw one of these beautiful necks on my Jazz, but I just can't after seeing Dave struggle with a couple of them.

[@jeffbassplays]

The Geddy necks themselves are super hard to find to begin with.

[@joshvandruff1790]

Another informative and entertaining video. Keep it up Dave!

[@samtate1260]

Another great job Dave I miss Camille

[@Nirvana8669]

Am I seeing things, or does it look like the strings shifted to one side of the fretboard? You can see it at 4:30

[@secretjourney4815]

I bought my Japan Geddy new in 1998. The only time I had neck problems was when using heavy strings. So, I went light gauge and never had issues. You have to remember those Japan Geddys had a very very thing neck profile.

[@Ayecie.]

What gauge are you using on yours? I’ve been at 105 for a year and no issues so far.

[@secretjourney4815]

@@Ayecie. I use 105. Nothing heavier.

[@Blueshirt38]

Speaking of the neck on this thing, look at the string spacing at the heel. Is it just a video illusion, or is the spacing off at the heel? The E looks like it is over the block inlay, and the G is almost on the nipped end hanging off the neck. 4:55

[@joekinnison9231]

I have one of these GL basses as well and have the same problem only the other way around. My E string is close to the edge of the neck and the G is far from the edge. I'm going to drill the screw holes with a 1/4" bit, glue 1/4" wood dowels in the holes and center the bridge with the neck and drill new holes for the bridge.

[@edruiz1202]

Nice video!!! My B string saddle on my jazz deluxe is all the way down and can’t lower it. How do I fix that?? Thanks in advance.

[@knotchbass]

Love the Crossbow video's lol

[@22Pachanga]

Dave, would love to see a USA Geddy Lee on your bench to see what you think of it.

[@kellphil76]

At the end it sounds like Uncle Ernie, fiddling about!

[@Belman5]

I wonder if that bridge is positioned correctly. Seems to be a big gap between the E string and the edge of the fretboard compared to hardly any gap at the G string. Great job at guessing ho much to tighten that truss rod.

[@BBGuitars]

This show is like "grump old men" for guitar lovers...

[@bassdale17]

Dave's school of Guitar Janitorial Skills.

[@bluesalamander5527]

Hi Dave!

[@stephenfell4338]

I am looking to buy a Fender jazz bass which one? Japanese, USA Mexican there are so many models, I could put in Tom Bentley pickups change hardware,what would you suggest ?

[@raysom2740]

must be cold up in canada land! Davy's wearing gloves! 81 deg here in Florida!

[@ToddSauve]

Oh thanks! Rub it in, why don't you??? 😋😮😥

[@lorenshoffos7620]

Funny thing I have one of these, I adjust the truss rod a couple times a year with no issue. Run 45 105 too. But mine is much much cleaner lol.

[@mikecollins8241]

I used to have a friend, who every time he stopped by and played one of my guitars, I had to change strings and completely scrub the fingerboard/guitar .. even after I asked him to PLEASE wash his hands before touching my guitars.. I still miss you Josh :(

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Hey Dave, I also have a 2nd Generation Geddy Lee 2005 Japan Model bass. Should I put a shim under the neck like you did this one? It also has a Bad Ass 2 bridge. If so where what size shim ansmd where would I get one?

[@samstinkeringaround8961]

the pick up height 1/8 th on the E string , what is it at the g string ??

[@zb1069]

Geddy Lee owner here...Quick tip, DON'T USE 105s. I put a set of 100s over a year ago, no issues at all with the neck. When I used 105s, I would have to adjust the neck twice a year. Piece and luv

[@zb1069]

@sc MIJ

[@derekmetcalfe5018]

Did a set up on a Fender Bass that was so bent it was pushing the skunk stripe out of the back of the neck !!!

[@bassw1758]

I have a Japanese GL thinking about removing the neck and replacing it with a fretless neck.

[@seanpennington1874]

What is that pickup gauge?

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Dave what string height did you set this bass on

[@hmglazbala1512]

HI, what is the thickness of the shim you have placed under the neck? thanks

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

.020 inches

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Hey Dave, Would you say that the USA Geddy Lee Jazz is a much better built bass. Than a Japan or Mexican model?

[@joedecker8096]

Geddy claims it is better, it's on KZbin. Just 1000,00 bucks more or so.

[@gregpalmer2788]

Love your videos Dave, very informative and given me the confidence to do my own set ups. One question if I may. I have a Squire Custom Vintage Jaguar....Plays very well after set up but just want to check pick up heights for both P and J pickups. Many thanks Greg from Adelaide South Australia.🎸🎸😊

[@spookybaba]

Best watched at x 1.25 speed. It's perfect that way.

[@aaabeverages7152]

Hey you hoser! The great white north.

[@ToddSauve]

No, you're a hoser!

[@stephenhookings1985]

Viewer: Why is the neck weak in this model Dave? DWoFS: It was designed in a Rush. Geddy it?

[@RadioMartyT1B]

Not a great bass. Probably made by a fly by night operation.

[@stephenhookings1985]

@@RadioMartyT1B Flea by night? Quagmire would straighten that wood! Hey come to think of it (oh er!) ...maybe it is Quagmire's bass ... He giggerty all over it.

[@sonofren]

"Fly by night, away from here. Gotta check my truss rod again!"

[@chrishopkins209]

It was built by a CNC, not a Working Man

[@chrishopkins209]

I know Dave does guitars as well but basses are closer to his heart

[@fasteddie4145]

the E string is like a 15mm from the edge of the neck....I'm betting Geddy's wasn't like that...

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Something weird going on with the bridge, the G string is barely over the board.

[@Chef316]

@@trappenweisseguy27 that was stereotypical for the bad ass bass bridge II models. Super Wide string spacing

[@LD-qj2te]

Quick question comments. I bought a used Geddy Lee bass and it was amazing . The neck is thin so I could see issues on them . However do you have to take the neck off normally ? Is that to shim because Of the badass bridge ?

[@joekinnison9231]

Great job Dave. I'm having the same problem with my Geddy Lee Jazz. Neck relief at .012 E string saddle all the way down and string still too high. What size shim did you put under the neck heel on that one?

[@DrKFC69]

If you had a dollar for every Geddy Lee bass, you’d be able to buy Fender

[@22Pachanga]

Mexican and Japanese. Zero videos of USA Geddy Lee Jazz Basses.

[@DrKFC69]

@@22Pachanga I guess it just shows how good the USA model must be, especially since the neck alone is miles better than an M or J.

[@morganbrennan9090]

sup Dave hope all is good in Canada and you guys are all safe we are a little bored here in Ireland , so just as well geddy made so many bent neck bases for our entertainment what luck ha ha

[@xtrict]

Hear ya man, tis getting boring and frustrating here.

[@morganbrennan9090]

@@xtrict yeah at least me Bass dont got dandruff , seriously ya think he would of given it a wipe , imagine the state of hiss arsehole if his Bass is that filthy

[@Jester-Riddle]

Dave: Just tell your 'clients' that any DNA left on instruments will be carefully collected and left at Crime Scenes via a friend in the Police ... ! LoL

[@JamesLaframboise]

This was a fun video, but wow. I've never seen someone be so melodramatic about doing a proper setup. 😆

[@robertor3572]

I feel like this is akin to going to the dentist without brushing your teeh. (I also brush my teeth as often as i change strings) just joshing

[@jimsuber6784]

Is the G string about to drop off the side of the fretboard?

[@juanbecerra7022]

Does anyone happen to know the neck shim thickness?

[@michaelstram]

Those early Geddys had a wonderfully THIN and I mean THIN neck, but the truss rod can't really keep those necks straight for long. I put 30 -90 super light gauge on mine.

[@Chuck-Bob]

Yeah, c'mon, just start incorporating that charge into the bill, man. Liked, 'cause its like listening to myself. Subscribed, cause the bada$$ DEVO shirt.

[@jagerking7020]

Had 3 GL Jazz basses all CIJ. They all sunk the Truss rod nuts into the neck wood so you have to buy the fender Truss rod washer kit. But that's only a temporary band-aid. Wait.. Did this guy just jam the neck onto the neck screws like an Friggin animal at 2:37? Jesus Christ man.

[@scottbogfoot]

Hey Dave, is Pennyblack a reference to the first postage stamp? 😃

[@offbeatbassgear]

All too common an issue with both the Japanese editions and the MIM Geddy signatures. I know that in the USA-made signature they inserted a pair of carbon-fiber rods that seemed to have resolved this, but this problem was known about for years, and I've been told that some of the Flea stack pot signatures have had the same issue with bowing as a result of insufficient strength in the truss rod to stop bowing.

[@ronaldwilson9525]

Thank you for pointing out the difference in the USA Geddy. I have a 2 year old USA and I was wondering about it’s future. BTW I absolutely love mine. It’s the best bass I have ever owned.

[@offbeatbassgear]

@@ronaldwilson9525 Haven't heard anything to indicate that any of the USA made Geddys have the same issue. As long as you keep the neck adjusted you should be fine. The carbon fiber rods do add a lot of strength.

[@offbeatbassgear]

@sc I don't know when they started using the carbon fiber reinforcement rods, but it seems likely that all the US-made Geddy's would have them. You wouldn't be able to see them anyway, but maybe your model doesn't have them installed. I'd reach out to Fender and ask them and they'd likely let you know for sure. I'm basing what I'd posted on what was on a bunch of Fender bass forums two or three year's ago, not any sort of press release made by Fender.

[@jimbucket2996]

All kinds of DNA but none of Geddy's.

[@j_freed]

^ The story of all rock groupies of all time. 👧🏽👧👩🏼👱🏼‍♀️👧🏻👧 Maybe there was one girl at one Rush concert, once...

[@DavidSmith-wq3wu]

There's also a USA Geddy Lee model. I wonder if anyone has a MIM, a MIJ, and a MIA.

[@rainbowrider2112]

what is a fair price for exactly what was done here? Great work by the way👍👍

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

My rate is $60 per hour

[@willisingo]

1:34 LMAO!

[@skorpian34]

Smashing the LIKE Button will also help Dave's channel. Recently learned through another youtuber. Go on, smash it!

[@virgomonkey68]

I should charge my tech who plekked it and come back full of finger prints etc...it was spotless going in......can you start a branch here dave in australia....i want a decent tech....

[@fernandogarajalde4066]

If all the Geddy Lee warped necks were recycled you could probably build a new porch deck out of them. 😆

[@jackjohnson2360]

Have the same bridge, hate that I had to shim the neck

[@SJMotions]

Haha i just bought my Geddy in December, it’s now time for me to take the neck off

[@SJMotions]

@sc mim

[@jmhofer]

Change the neck, circuit and pickups mate; neck is paper thin . I’m using a warmoth neck, a JEast preamp and some Mojotone pickups and it roars. Mine was Japanese as well, now it’s multicultural, they EU of tone

[@rallypoint1]

Ewww...that was nasty!!! I just cleaned my Fender P rosewood today. Little diluted Simple green, toothbrush agitator and then some BLO. She looks new again!!!! Wonder who I learned this from????😉

[@MusicalMonkey1056]

just start charging, man. at the end of day, after all is considered, it's still time spent.

[@johnkramer7161]

Dave wins either way. People pay him to clean it or they don't pay and clean it themselves.

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️