MoJoKe Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) I've had this lovely beasty for a couple of years and it was my main gigging bass for a year until I bought my first Lakland (55-02). It was then I realised it was not the right instrument for my "thing", so it has had little use for the last few months and I would ideally love to turn it into another Lakland. A JO5/DJ5 or a 55-94 and cash your way would be most welcome. Alternatively [s]£800 [/s] £700 of yer english pounds It is in lovely condition except for the tiny marks shown in the pics, and all original with the exception that last summer I replaced the tone pump preamp with an EMG with a mid control, which has made it much more playable and versatile (plenty of aggressive tone when needed, but capable of far more subtlety!). The knobs are now vol, pan, mid and a stacked treble/bass. It has lovely low action and is strung with a new set of Elixir Superlights. Just been sent this by PJ at Spector:- [indent]NB 26** Made in our Czech factory in approx. 2003, so it would be Euro5 with solid maple body wings. Stock pickups are EMG 40DC. [/indent] Still an awesome bass, but price now reflects edit!! [b]New images below in response to PM's. After giving it a bit of attention, the bridge has some [i]very[/i] slight tarnishing, but I wouldn't have thought this is out of character for the age. The back is in as good nick as the front, with no significant buckle rash.[/b] Edited June 3, 2011 by MoJoKe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2009 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Wow, that is seriously pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 [quote name='dc2009' post='1231163' date='May 14 2011, 05:59 PM']Wow, that is seriously pretty.[/quote] Indeed, thank you! plays nicely too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 I would also consider selling, but wouldn't have a clue where to start with the price, as they don't seem to be consistent with Spectors. Anyone wanna chip in with their thoughts...? (other than "forum rules...", I fully acknowledge and agree with that one, but really don't know what it is worth...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDM Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 For what it's worth (no pun intended!) I bought my current Euro 5 (older one with solid maple wings) string for £700 a couple of years ago. I also sold a newer one for about that much. But I'm not really sure tbh. I only sold mine for that much because I bought one at the same price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 [quote name='TDM' post='1231732' date='May 15 2011, 10:45 AM']For what it's worth (no pun intended!) I bought my current Euro 5 (older one with solid maple wings) string for £700 a couple of years ago. I also sold a newer one for about that much. But I'm not really sure tbh. I only sold mine for that much because I bought one at the same price![/quote] Thanks for these thoughts! I would have guessed a stock one is worth between £700 and £900, but it has the lovely EMG preamp, and there is another EuroLX, but a 4 string, up here for £1100 which has thrown me a bit, as prices do fluctuate here! I know it must be worth roughly about the same as a JO5 or DJ5 depending on the market, and I would consider topping up to trade/buy a 55-94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 [quote name='MoJoKe' post='1231779' date='May 15 2011, 11:18 AM']Thanks for these thoughts! I would have guessed a stock one is worth between £700 and £900, but it has the lovely EMG preamp, and there is another EuroLX, but a 4 string, up here for £1100 which has thrown me a bit, as prices do fluctuate here! I know it must be worth roughly about the same as a JO5 or DJ5 depending on the market, and I would consider topping up to trade/buy a 55-94.[/quote] I had an identical LX5 with an ACG02 preamp in - it was in mint condition and I sold it for £700 when people had money to spend. Frankly, anyone asking £1100 for a 4LX is having a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1231826' date='May 15 2011, 12:04 PM']....Frankly, anyone asking £1100 for a 4LX is having a laugh.[/quote] That's his call and won't comment on that further - I'll stick with my original thought of 800 ish, but thank you all for your thoughts... So, who's got a nice Lakland they would like to trade? This really is a lovely bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Boingy boing as:- A: Its Tuesday B: New Price.. Roll up, roll up get yer tasty Spector here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookiee Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Hello, Would you consider shipping this beauty to good old France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Hi Have you any pictures of the back, and is the brigde tarnished like it looks? kindest regards ziggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 [quote name='ziggydolphinboy' post='1238680' date='May 20 2011, 08:22 PM']Hi Have you any pictures of the back, and is the brigde tarnished like it looks? kindest regards ziggy.[/quote] I'll do some pics of the back tomorrow. the bridge is not tarnished, its just dirty! I'll prove it tomorrow!! Best K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Oooh! I'm guessing 35"scale though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1238751' date='May 20 2011, 09:30 PM']Oooh! I'm guessing 35"scale though?[/quote] Yes 35" scale. I have a Wal fretless and a 57 precision too, often swap basses live, and never really noticed the difference once used to it, and my new 55-02 is 35" too... Admittedly not everyones bag, but lovely tight B! Edited May 20, 2011 by MoJoKe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 New images added as requested.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 What a perfect trade, thank you all for your help and most of all JD1!! What a great place this is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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