TheGreek Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Waiting for my recently acquired 55-01 Skyline to arrive. Historically I haven't got on with 5ers but I'm committed to persevering this time.....or I'll be looking for a trade for a 4 string. Is there a consensus regarding the 01-v-02? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Waiting for my recently acquired 55-01 Skyline to arrive. Historically I haven't got on with 5ers but I'm committed to persevering this time.....or I'll be looking for a trade for a 4 string. Is there a consensus regarding the 01-v-02? The 02 has better electronics stock, but the 01 has lots of scope for upgrades! All round excellent basses, with great necks. Sometimes on the heavy side, but balance well, so less of an issue. Si Edited December 16, 2020 by Sibob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Sibob said: The 02 has better electronics stock, but the 01 has lots of scope for upgrades! I loved my previous 55-01 that when I sold it, and immediately regretted it, I’ve now bought another! Will whack some US Bart pups and electronics in, tapewounds are already on, wonderful bass! Si I would like to get a 55-01 and then swap the electronics out for Nordstrands 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Graham said: I would like to get a 55-01 and then swap the electronics out for Nordstrands Another solid choice! I really like the Bart Dual Coils/NTMB with tapewounds combo. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 On 16/12/2020 at 20:53, TheGreek said: Waiting for my recently acquired 55-01 Skyline to arrive. Historically I haven't got on with 5ers but I'm committed to persevering this time.....or I'll be looking for a trade for a 4 string. Is there a consensus regarding the 01-v-02? I have both, stuck some big singles in the 01 & it's ridiculous, like a jazz on acid. But it's not light. My 02 is completely standard & my main gig squeeze, also the lightest bass I've ever played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) I've just joined the Lakland club with this lovely USA Bob Glaub PJ that I purchased from Azumi a couple of day's ago. It sounds and plays great, it has a jazz neck which is my preference, so I'm absolutely delighted with it. I'm thinking of changing the guard to a tort one but can't see a way of removing the control knobs, there are no screws in the holes that I can see, I've tried various allen keys without success, the holes look like they have an internal thread which is weird, does anyone know how to remove them? Edit: I've now found the correct hex key. Edited March 16, 2022 by thebrig I've now found the correct hex key. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Hmmm...probably need to post some of my 55-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 hours ago, TheGreek said: Hmmm...probably need to post some of my 55-01 Probably should! Plans to upgrade it? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Previous owner upgraded the pre and pick ups...probably need to get a screwdriver out now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 (edited) I'm after a 70s passive Jazz Bass tone (playing stuff like Reggae , Funk, Blues) but in a 5 string (probably 35"+) with wide string spacing, about £1400 budget. I generally hear that Fender aren't necessarily the best for 5 strings and this review for the Lakland 55-02 got me thinking it's the next Bass for me: "Tonewise, this bass is a chameleon. It can mimic the P, PJ, J, Jaco and StingRay sounds to a certain degree. Lakland fairly admits that the bass was designed to mimic those classic models in the first place. The overall design of the bass and the advanced coil split capabilities of the humbucker offers a tonal versatility second to none. The humbucker isn’t on the StingRay sweet spot. Instead, it covers the 60’s and 70’s Jazz Bass bridge pickup positions. Therefore; the authenticity of it’s 60/70 JB is better than the authenticity of it’s StingRay sound. The neck single coil has a split coil design, but is still a single coil pickup. Therefore; it leans towards the Jazz Bass neck sound rather than an old mean P-Bass. Combining those factors, you are getting a 60’s + 70’s Jazz Bass in a single instrument, which can also get into the P & MM ballpark." https://www.lakland.com/testimonials/review-of-lakland-skyline-series-55-02/ Do you agree with that? Or the DJ 5 is the other one I'm considering. I know trying one out for myself is the only real answer but I'm trying to narrow down the field though seeing as I can't try out Basses in shops and I'm a bit impatient with Lockdown practice time on my hands. Edited January 26, 2021 by SumOne Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Not sure I've posted this pics in this thread?! 1999 and I added a East Uni Pre because... um I really didn't like the Bart pre. It's pretty good 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Added a US 44-64 to my current Lakland herd the other week. This picture will probably change over the next month or so, depends whether I can find a Hollowbody shortscale in black anywhere haha. I did have a US 44-64 previously, which was lovely, but I wasn't overly keen on the sunburst (purely personal, it was a fantastically finished bass), so sold it. When this came up, I've always had a thing for black/black/maple, so was crying out for some Steel roundwounds, love it: Si 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Si that gold 44-94 is a thing of beauty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 41 minutes ago, LukeFRC said: Si that gold 44-94 is a thing of beauty My signature model (or so I like to call it 😂) Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) I thought I'd posted photos of mine - must be in the appreciation thread. Edited May 2, 2021 by TheGreek 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Nice. Did you upgrade the pickups to real Barts yourself, or did it come like this? I believe these had the Bartolini-licensed Mk1's originally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 This is how I bought it. The previous owner also upgraded the pre-amp. I have the details somewhere. I'm waiting for a set of tapewounds to arrive for this - should have a killer tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just picked up a 44-64 Skyline in sunburst with the mint guard. Never been a fan of 'white' on sunburst. Can anyone point me in the direction of replacement pickguards, the classic sunburst-tort or sunburst-black combo appeals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, martthebass said: Just picked up a 44-64 Skyline in sunburst with the mint guard. Never been a fan of 'white' on sunburst. Can anyone point me in the direction of replacement pickguards, the classic sunburst-tort or sunburst-black combo appeals. Sims will be able to do it for you! Not the cheapest, but I think they already have the 44-64 template, so should be quick and easy. Totally agree on white/sunburst, it’s a combo that NRVER looks good, tort or black on sunburst (and not red tort 🤢). Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Sibob said: Sims will be able to do it for you! Not the cheapest, but I think they already have the 44-64 template, so should be quick and easy. Totally agree on white/sunburst, it’s a combo that NRVER looks good, tort or black on sunburst (and not red tort 🤢). Si Thanks for that Si, I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 55-01 all set up with some new ‘Lemon Lime Delight’ tapewounds from La Bella. US Bartolini Dual Coils and NTMB preamp give this bass a boutique sound and feel IMO. Si 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I turned my back for five minutes & you lot let the Lâkland thread drop off the first page! Tut,Tut. Here's my 5502 now with a freshly lacquered neck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 35 minutes ago, Horizontalste said: I turned my back for five minutes & you lot let the Lâkland thread drop off the first page! Tut,Tut. Here's my 5502 now with a freshly lacquered neck. The lacquer on the neck goes really nicely with the sunburst 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawriemacmillan Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 I'm looking for a 55-94 if anyone knows of one being available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I couldn't decide which bass I wanted to play today so I got these three out & showed them all some love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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