Lakland 55-14 anyone got one?

[stingrayPete1977]

Just seen them on the guitar guitar site, I have concidered getting a 55-94 if one comes up used but these are the same as used 55-94 money new and not skyline range. Hhmm credit card on the ready.....

[stingrayPete1977]

http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=14052712394816

[stingrayPete1977]

Bump, nobody got an opinion on these?

[PlungerModerno]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1408818829' post='2533841']
Bump, nobody got an opinion on these?
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Well they look and sound pretty awesome, 35" scale with 3 band EQ means it should do just about everything. I'd love to try one.

[stingrayPete1977]

I have been looking at other forums and they literally are identicle to the 94, same electrics, same necks, hardware, full USA build etc but only in three colour options and no fancy top option saving a grand or more maybe and that's if you can get a 94 here. I think I want one!

Edited August 24, 2014 by stingrayPete1977

[Sean]

It's a 55-02 by a new name, surely?

[White Cloud]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1408818829' post='2533841']
Bump, nobody got an opinion on these?
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I almost bought one a while ago, the most comfortable 35" scale 5 string bass that I have ever played.

[stingrayPete1977]

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1409331713' post='2538762']
It's a 55-02 by a new name, surely?
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The 55-02 is the budget version of the usa built 55-94, these new models are the same as a 55-94 but just a more limited range of finishes, other than that they are a £3.5k bass for £2.3k.

[stingrayPete1977]

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1409332068' post='2538771']

I almost bought one a while ago, the most comfortable 35" scale 5 string bass that I have ever played.
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The 55-94 is a great high end bass that looks more subtle than most coffee table gear, I presume these new ones will be just the same, they have the exact same quarter sawn necks.

[Sean]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1409332403' post='2538775']

The 55-02 is the budget version of the usa built 55-94, these new models are the same as a 55-94 but just a more limited range of finishes, other than that they are a £3.5k bass for £2.3k.
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Interesting value proposition. Good on 'em. Bringing the USA Laklands within reach of the £2k budget is a significant move.

[stingrayPete1977]

And from the buyers point of view what are we losing for a grand? a fancy top in a colour I did not want and nothing else, no cheap electronics, not made in another factory, not a cheaper neck? no brainer! Oh dear I can feel an arguement with the wife getting closer

[MikanHannille]

Get it!

[stingrayPete1977]

I really want one you know, might need to sell a stingray first though

[Sean]

Are they going to do the same for the DJs?

[stingrayPete1977]

Good question, I dont know. The skylines are already nice, I nearly had a dj5 but it was back my days of saying "if four strings are good enough for...".

[GrammeFriday]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1409429748' post='2539692']
I really want one you know, might need to sell a stingray first though
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Now hang on a minute ...

[stingrayPete1977]

That is my main sticking point, I dont need 4 five string basses, my classic is going no where, the black one is my rough gig or jam night bass and is a proper tool it is worth least by far too as its got a fretted neck instead of the fretless it was made with, so that leaves the blue one its worth a bit that would contribute a few quid to the lakland but I like that bass too, I bought it new and it was my first fiver, its been in a video with me, lol