stingrayPete1977 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 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..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=14052712394816 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Bump, nobody got an opinion on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1408818829' post='2533841'] Bump, nobody got an opinion on these? [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 It's a 55-02 by a new name, surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1408818829' post='2533841'] Bump, nobody got an opinion on these? [/quote] I almost bought one a while ago, the most comfortable 35" scale 5 string bass that I have ever played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1409331713' post='2538762'] It's a 55-02 by a new name, surely? [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 [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. [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 [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. [/quote] Interesting value proposition. Good on 'em. Bringing the USA Laklands within reach of the £2k budget is a significant move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 I really want one you know, might need to sell a stingray first though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Are they going to do the same for the DJs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 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...". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1409429748' post='2539692'] I really want one you know, might need to sell a stingray first though [/quote] Now hang on a minute ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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