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For those who do not use social media, the RIC Factory has created this bass guitar for Geddy Lee to use during the upcoming Rush tour. I don't use social media much anymore, but I do sometimes sneak a peek at Instagram.

Nice custom bass, but it really doesn't really scream "Geddy" does it?

My favorite color: blue
My favorite pickups: modern horseshoe and toaster, even if they are not humbucking - they work on this instrument
My favorite trim: checkerboard
My favorite neck position to get the hollow tone to compliment the treble pickup tone.
Too bad I live in a place where Rush will never perform.

cheyenne wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 6:57 am Nice custom bass, but it really doesn't really scream "Geddy" does it?

Oh, yes it does!!!

iiipopes wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:51 am

cheyenne wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 6:57 am Nice custom bass, but it really doesn't really scream "Geddy" does it?

Oh, yes it does!!!

Maybe not 1970's Geddy, but I think it suits him well currently.

So... what sort of bridge is under that gold cover?

cjj wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 3:46 pm So... what sort of bridge is under that gold cover?

Yeah, I am curious about that, too. I suppose it could be based on the new/current/recent one for the 4005V.

I will never forgive him for using a Fender when he filled in for Squire at the Yes R&R HOF induction. Geddy, how could you?

A gorgeous bass all the same with a sound to match. It will be sought after I suspect. A good move by Rickenbacker.

Curious which Instagram account you found these pictures. I follow as many Rickenbacker enthusiasts accounts as possible, including several of you and I can’t find this post anywhere. Facebook as well.

marantz2010 wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 7:49 am Curious which Instagram account you found these pictures. I follow as many Rickenbacker enthusiasts accounts as possible, including several of you and I can’t find this post anywhere. Facebook as well.

The photo credits go to Eric at RIC.

Wasn't exactly the plan to reveal this yet but the cat's out of the bag now.

rickenbrother wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 11:23 am

marantz2010 wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2026 7:49 am Curious which Instagram account you found these pictures. I follow as many Rickenbacker enthusiasts accounts as possible, including several of you and I can’t find this post anywhere. Facebook as well.

The photo credits go to Eric at RIC.

Richard took those photos.

Oh Damn! I’m in Love! That really is beautiful, congrats Geddy!