The LAKLAND Porn Thread

[thebrig]

I agree, so I've decided to contribute as well.

 

This is my Lakland USA 44-51 which I first purchased from a fellow BassChatter a few years ago, I stupidly sold it on in 2023, but I missed it so much that I tracked it down and re-purchased it in June of this year.

 

The beautiful birdseye maple neck on this bass has a 38mm nut, and for me, it's an absolute dream to play, I've owned around thirty P basses over the years, but this is by far the best of the lot.

 

As well as a couple of photos, I've also uploaded a sound demo (please excuse my playing). 😉

[Sibob]

On 06/10/2024 at 12:23, BassAgent said:

How has it been over a year someone has posted here? Since I bought the JO4, I've added a JO5 and a Skyline 55-02. Absolutely amazed by the quality of these basses.

 

My current three, I added a 55-02 a couple of months ago, but it’s transient I think…..my thinking as of today is that I’ll probably move it on at some point to fund a 55-Dual J Classic. But the 44-PJ is the truth, and the 55-01 with upgraded US Bartolini pups/pre is great too:

 

 

Si

 

 

Edited October 7, 2024 by Sibob

[ezbass]

29 minutes ago, Sibob said:

But the 44-PJ is the truth

Ooh, that’s nice.

[Naigewron]

Keeping the thread alive with a live shot from last year. Always great when the gig photographer focuses on the bass

 

[dub_junkie]

My Skyline 55-02 which I got from Paddy777 on here. Has quickly become a gigging favourite. 

 

[SumOne]

I just got this DJ4, I've owned various Jazz Basses and this is up there with the best of them:

 

 

Bonus that it's more sparkly than I thought it would be:

 

[SumOne]

Fwoarrr! Look at the join on that! 

 

 

Perhaps I've been unlucky, but I've never owned a Fender Jazz with all the parts fitting quite so exactly, there always seems to be a bit of 'near enough, that'll do' bodge. This Lakland seems precise: Pickup holes, pickguard exactly meeting the neck and control plate, neck pocket, nut, frets, etc. Everything seems precise, one bit individually doesn't make much difference but marginal gains add up. 

[thebrig]

7 hours ago, SumOne said:

Fwoarrr! Look at the join on that! 

 

 

Perhaps I've been unlucky, but I've never owned a Fender Jazz with all the parts fitting quite so exactly, there always seems to be a bit of 'near enough, that'll do' bodge. This Lakland seems precise: Pickup holes, pickguard exactly meeting the neck and control plate, neck pocket, nut, frets, etc. Everything seems precise, one bit individually doesn't make much difference but marginal gains add up. 

This! That for me is what sets Lakland apart from the equivalent Fender models.

[BassAgent]

The twin sister of my USA Joe Osborn is for sale in Germany for a very decent price. Looks in better nick than mine, and I paid more.

https://www.bassic.de/kleinanzeigen/lakland-usa-joe-osborn-signature-44-60-bass.55500/

[Hutton]

My USA Classic 44-64 and USA Series 44-60.

 

[Sibob]

I ordered my USA Series Dual J recently….so that will be with me in around 7 months or so 🤞

 

Si

[MikanHannille]

Haven't owned a Lakland for awhile. But here's a new one!

[Sibob]

14 hours ago, MikanHannille said:

Haven't owned a Lakland for awhile. But here's a new one!

 

That’s really nice! Is that a trans-black with ebony board?

 

Si

[MikanHannille]

9 hours ago, Sibob said:

 

That’s really nice! Is that a trans-black with ebony board?

 

Si

It is indeed. Love the ebony board. It's so slick. Totally different feel to my previous 55-94 with maple board.

[HazBeen]

My Skyline 55-64…. My main P5… sadly no longer made as a straight P. Such a great bass.

 

 

[Sibob]

16 hours ago, HazBeen said:

My Skyline 55-64…. My main P5… sadly no longer made as a straight P. Such a great bass.

 

 

Oh you beauty. Shotgun if you ever sell 😁

 

Si

[dub_junkie]

l-r 55-60 with J Retro,55-02,55-AJ

[Piers_Williamson]

They really are lovely basses aren't they.  So reliable, stable, good looking and most of all, great sounding.

[dub_junkie]

They've definitely become one of my go to brands. The plek'd necks play so well, and yes they sound great.