YYZ
A fuller, rounder tone for the melodic intro line.
- Bass
- Rickenbacker, both pickups
- Volume
- 9
- Tone
- 7
- Amp — Bass
- 7
- Amp — Mid
- 6
- Amp — Treble
- 7
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Geddy Lee
Progressive Rock1968–2018Canada
A Rickenbacker or a Jazz Bass through a wall of amps with a chorus and a preamp, plus synth bass pedals under his feet.
Known for: Tom Sawyer, YYZ, 2112
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gear entries
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with sources
Rig rundown
Pedals
1Tech 21 SansAmp RBI
PedalA preamp that shapes his distorted bass tone.
Amps
1Ampeg SVT
AmpThe classic bass head, often in stereo rigs.
Other gear
3Rickenbacker 4001
OtherThe bass on the '70s records.
Fender Jazz Bass
OtherHis main bass from the '80s onwards.
Moog Taurus bass pedals
OtherThe synth pedals played with his feet.
Dial-in specs
What to dial in to chase Geddy Lee's signature sounds — knob positions, pickup choice and amp EQ as documented.
Tom Sawyer
Bright, growling bass with the bridge pickup favoured and a touch of chorus.
- Bass
- Jazz Bass, bridge pickup
- Volume
- 9
- Tone
- 8
- Chorus
- Light
- Amp — Bass
- 6
- Amp — Mid
- 7
- Amp — Treble
- 8