Matt_UK Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Hey guys, looks like Darryl Jones sigs are back in at Lakland - and in an interesting charcoal colour too... Guessing they sorted out their differences? [url="http://www.lakland.com/dj.htm"]http://www.lakland.com/dj.htm[/url] Edited February 21, 2012 by Matt_UK Quote
Wylie Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Matt_UK' timestamp='1329782970' post='1547468'] Hey guys, looks like Darryl Jones sigs are back in at Lakland - and in an interesting charcoal colour too... Guessing they sorted out their differences? [url="http://www.lakland.com/dj.htm"]http://www.lakland.com/dj.htm[/url] P.S; Sorry if this has been posted already [/quote] God, those look good. Quote
JTUK Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I always liked that model. Glad it is back. Quote
shizznit Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 So glad that they brought them back into production. Probably my fav model. Still waiting for Lakland to produce a 24 fret bass. Quote
woodyratm Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Very pretty. Lakland do orange finishes? I've never seen an orange Lakky before! Also that blue/purple is ace. Quote
rapscallion Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Markus Orange looks great, would like to see a full bass though This isn't helping my Lakland GAS Quote
tredders Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 They look great. I'm a big fan of Laklands - just wish I'd never sold my Bob Glaub! Quote
dave_bass5 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Its a shame i never really got on with mine when i had it, i do now regret selling it. Not keen on the Skyline colours though, i still prefer the Black sparkle Edited February 21, 2012 by dave_bass5 Quote
shizznit Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1329818918' post='1547697'] Its a shame i never really got on with mine when i had it, i do now regret selling it. Not keen on the Skyline colours though, i still prefer the Black sparkle [/quote] Ooooooo!!! That's a stunner! Quote
Matt_UK Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Orange with black pg, rosewood board and blocks would be niiice... Quote
Linus27 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I still fancy a natural Lakland Darryl Jones someday. Quote
tredders Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Matt_UK' timestamp='1329830983' post='1548019'] Orange with black pg, rosewood board and blocks would be niiice... [/quote] Funnily enough, that's the exact colour scheme of my next Shuker bass... Quote
Musicman20 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1329790893' post='1547542'] I always liked that model. Glad it is back. [/quote] +1 great bass design. I want the White/Maple 5er. Quote
risingson Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Best Jazz basses in that price bracket IMO. I wouldn't dream of getting rid of my DJ4, although I would really love to add a DJ5 to my setup. My only wish is that Lakland would do a bit more in the way of interesting finishes. Quote
Rumple Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Odd that they stopped making them for a while. I do like Laklands (owned a JO5) especially the look of the DJ but I prefer narrower string spacing so alas I'll probably never own one of these. Quote
risingson Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1329837711' post='1548221'] Odd that they stopped making them for a while. [/quote] I'm not totally clued up but I believe there was some conflict concerning the licensing of the body shape from A-Basses who originally came up with the slight offset look of the body. Quote
Muzz Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Just got a Skyline DJ4, and it's so much better than any Fender Jazz I've had. Very very nice indeed - the US ones must be sublime. Quote
woodyratm Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1329842088' post='1548333'] the US ones must be sublime. [/quote] Weirdly - I tried a DJ4 US at the same time as a DJ4 Skyline. I preferred the feel and tone of the skyline. Don't Lakland get the parts built in far east then assemble in Chicago? Quote
Muzz Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Yeah, that's my understanding. Interesting that you preferred the Skyline, though - that's cheered me up no end Quote
dave_bass5 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I believe the Skylines are made in the Cort Factory, same as many other good mid range basses, and then have the hardware and electrics added in Chicago. Quote
woodyratm Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Just goes to show that price means nothing to a good instrument My lakland is a much better player than any fender i've tried (except a horrible gold one with amber hardware i tried once to test a pedal...that was a REALLY nice bass!) Quote
risingson Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1329844954' post='1548415'] Just goes to show that price means nothing to a good instrument My lakland is a much better player than any fender i've tried (except a horrible gold one with amber hardware i tried once to test a pedal...that was a REALLY nice bass!) [/quote] +1, my Lakland destroys the Fenders I've owned in fit, finish and tone. Quote
scalpy Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Hmmm, does my back pay go on one of these (DJ5 Skyline Blue) or an engagement ring...? Decisions decisions.... Quote
woodyratm Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1329845887' post='1548436'] Hmmm, does my back pay go on one of these (DJ5 Skyline Blue) or an engagement ring...? Decisions decisions.... [/quote] Heh simples. Bass Quote
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