dave_bass5

I do think the pups are the (only) weak point. I really didn't notice much of a change when i got the NTMB installed and had i have kept it i would probably have put in BIg singles. I've also had a DJ5 that i put Nordy's in (making it a PJ) but never really felt 100% with that bass. Its now the one bass i really regret selling :-(

[quote name='Bigwan' post='1372798' date='Sep 14 2011, 08:26 AM']It is your old bass Dave. Can't remember who I bought it from but I had it for 2-3 years. I didn't feel it was lacking at all - actually quite liked the bass passive![/quote] Glad its still alive then. I remember the day i got it, i had decided i was going to get a 5 string so went off to the Bass Centre to see what they had. Money wasn't really an object, i just wanted something that was very nice to play, good looking and versatile. They had a large stand with about 6-7 55-01, all black, some with maple necks, some with rosewood. I hadnt heard of Lakalnd before so passed them by to start with. After trying some pretty high end gear, and a very lovely Sandberg PM5 i picked a 55-01 up and fell in love with it. The only issue i had was i also loved the Sandberg, more so for its looks. After going back later with the intention of getting the Sandberg i tried the 55-01 out again and that was that. One of the cheapest 5 strings in the shop yet played and sounded the best (to my ears). All 7 seemed to play and feel exactly the same and i was very impressed. I walked out with this bass and gigged it the next day. Thats was a challenge in itself but i got through the gig ok. Its a great bass, i guess im just a passive Fender guy. Its certainly the most adaptable Bass ive ever owned and the neck is wonderful, i will own a Lakland 5 string again one day. I had a Fender P5 and Duck Dunn during the time i had the 55-01 and i just preferred these i guess. Sorry to be so long winded, just thought i would add a bit of background history. Good luck with the trade Lee.

Yep, cant beat a good jazz neck on anything IMO. Saying that i particularly like the CV necks for their vintage frets. I find it makes playing a bit easier. I even like the P neck although as i have a choice i go for the narrower nut. Good luck with the sale.

Funny enough ive done the reverse. Ive got my CV Jazz neck on my CVP, and couldn't be happier.

[quote name='Rasta' post='1372170' date='Sep 13 2011, 05:29 PM']Could well be your old bass mate, i have no idea. The toggle, i am guessing, is for maybe a split coil setting? It does seem to thicken and thin the sound depending on the setting. I feel the bass has a lot of substance in its sound but i guess that depends what your looking for, i thought it was quite funky when i had rounds on it and got a nice slap tone (not that my slap is any good) and a good variation of other tones....just lacking in definition in the lows for me in comparison to my 4 string passive jazz.[/quote] IIR the toggle was/is a freq selector selector for the mid range knob, although it might have been re wired since i had it. Im only guesing its my old one by the toggle and the scuff marks on the back of the neck. I did like the tone, it had a very good rocky tone, nice and clanky if needed but also very warm, i just felt a passive Jazz or P was more for me.

Can i ask what the toggle is for? Has this bass been upgraded from stock? Cheers. EDIT:OMG, this looks like my old bass I had a NTMB put in my old 55-01 and the Gallery put the toggle in (against my wishes). I sold it on here a few years ago but know it was sold on quite quickly as the buyer didnt get on with it. For what its worth i felt the tone was a bit lacking in substance, due to the pups rather than the pre amp.