BassApprentice Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Now, you might say it's hard to compare these two as they go about the same task in a completely different way. But for tone perspective they are actually quite close. For some reason, I've never tried a Lakland until today. Still speculatively looking for a new 5 string so thought I would see what was in stock in Guitar Guitar. I think I've always been put off by the 35" scale of the Lakland stuff, just seemed imposing. Turns out it's not a big deal actually. What a great bass, the satin neck is really nice and smooth and quick felt pretty at home at once. Big ol sound too, after a bit of tinkering I got a really good sound, slightly favoured the bridge pickup with the bass and treble boosted. The Ibanez, almost but not quite for me. I had previously tried a fan fret of the non Nord version, this was the standard fret EHB1505. Very light, nice finish flat fast neck and after tinkering I did get a decent sound but I just don't think the Ibanez preamp set up is for me. 3 band layed out with a knob for each cut/boost is what I seem to favour as it far more clear where you're settings are. I really appreciate the innovation in the Ibanez but I think I'm a bit more traditional in my tastes and a Lakland would win this one. Just random Friday evening ramblings 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Definitely Lakland all the way, they make excellent basses, even the Skylines. I have a Skyline DJ5, a US custom 44-94 and if I could buy back my old Skyline 55-01, I would! Si 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 I really liked it, don't get me wrong the Ibanez has its place but it didn't feel *complete* It's between a Lakland 55-01 and a Reverend Mercalli 5 for the next bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 I had the 55-02, now have the 55-01....as good as the 02 and also much more upgradeable!... great the 02, but a modded 01 is the nuts nuts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted September 30, 2020 Author Share Posted September 30, 2020 (edited) Interesting, what have you changed on the 01? I did prefer the colour of the vintage white 01 over the cherry burst 02 Edited October 1, 2020 by BassApprentice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Got a set of Nord big splits...as to what preamp, I am undecided. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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