Lakland 44-AJ

[Musicman20]

Here is a video review of their new bass.

Not sure if its a bassist reviewing it?! I do like the QC check over though.

First thoughts? Nowhere near as cool as the DJ bass, they should have just done a super cool 70s style Jazz, passive, but a touch different to the DJ.

Not sure about the fact they are humbucking, personally I like a Jazz pure and simple.

Is it me, or is there no 'tone' knob?

Edited April 14, 2011 by Musicman20

[EssentialTension]

Where's the missing link, Gareth?

Is it this one?

Edited April 14, 2011 by EssentialTension

[niceguyhomer]

I like it, wonder how much?

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1199934' date='Apr 14 2011, 08:58 PM']I like it, wonder how much?[/quote]
$4500 is the MRRP so probably $3000 or so street price. That's for the US model.

Skylines coming next year sometime I believe.

[Musicman20]

Whoops I didnt put it in!

Thanks

[LukeFRC]

reguardless of the merits of the bass that is one of the worst reviews/introduction i've ever seen.... really really if i cut the high and boost the low it might be more reggae? wtf? i stopped watching when he started to tell me the bridge pup would be more 'funky'....

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1200115' date='Apr 14 2011, 11:41 PM']reguardless of the merits of the bass that is one of the worst reviews/introduction i've ever seen.... really really if i cut the high and boost the low it might be more reggae? wtf? i stopped watching when he started to tell me the bridge pup would be more 'funky'....[/quote]
Needs the Ed Friedland review really.

[LukeFRC]

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1200116' date='Apr 14 2011, 11:43 PM']Needs the Ed Friedland review really.[/quote]

yes, i would have said that except i couldn't spell friedland

[davebass66]

what a hugely underwhelming review.....!

[Musicman20]

Agreed. I think he's a guitarist

[longtimefred]

christ i had to turn it off! that guy is just soooo annoying.

didnt know it was Lakeland

[bubinga5]

I really like that bass..sounds very nice... he sounds like hes on valium

[JTUK]

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You'd switch off way before you learnt anything useful about the bass.

[EssentialTension]

Despite our bad reviews of the reviewer, for those who might be interested, according to Lakland the Skyline version is now in prototype and should available from the autumn.

[carl0s]

[quote name='longtimefred' post='1200969' date='Apr 15 2011, 05:11 PM']didnt know it was Lakeland [/quote]

Yep, that's what the accent over the A is about apparently.

[carl0s]

I think it looks great. Definitely what I would be having if it wasn't so expensive.
I just don't get it. The Skylines, being the 'squires' (right?) ought to be a few hundred quid surely, not £1k. The USA ones should be about £1k, not bloody £2.5k.

I'm likely to end up with a Peavey at this rate.

[Musicman20]

[quote name='carl0s' post='1201956' date='Apr 16 2011, 05:03 PM']I think it looks great. Definitely what I would be having if it wasn't so expensive.
I just don't get it. The Skylines, being the 'squires' (right?) ought to be a few hundred quid surely, not £1k. The USA ones should be about £1k, not bloody £2.5k.

I'm likely to end up with a Peavey at this rate.[/quote]

Agreed on prices. Skylines are SILLY prices nowadays.

[Basshoofd]

[quote name='carl0s' post='1201956' date='Apr 16 2011, 04:03 PM']I just don't get it. The Skylines, being the 'squires' (right?) ought to be a few hundred quid surely, not £1k. The USA ones should be about £1k, not bloody £2.5k.[/quote]

I would personally compare Skylines to Fender USA, and Lakland USA to Fender Custom Shop.

I have never liked any Fender more than the Skylines I've played.

[bubinga5]

[quote name='Basshoofd' post='1202581' date='Apr 17 2011, 01:32 PM']I would personally compare Skylines to Fender USA, and Lakland USA to Fender Custom Shop.

I have never liked any Fender more than the Skylines I've played.[/quote]i woulld say on both counts Lakland are better

[Basshoofd]

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1202849' date='Apr 17 2011, 07:06 PM']i woulld say on both counts Lakland are better[/quote]

I think so too, but the comparison is much better than with Squiers.

[dr1]

there will be always "anything VS Fender" firestarters on duty

[EssentialTension]

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