Lakland 44-75 (that's the DJ replacement) mock up

[EssentialTension]

[Musicman20]

I think it's a good idea to keep this bass in their catalogue!

Is this officially released or incoming?

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='Musicman20' post='828977' date='May 5 2010, 09:09 PM']I think it's a good idea to keep this bass in their catalogue!

Is this officially released or incoming?[/quote]
Not out yet, I think. I saw it at the LOG forum. US version first and Skyline later. 55-75 too. I can't quite see how it's different to the DJ.

[chriswilliams666]

It isn't different. I think i might have to get one. Although any news on a new UK distributor?


[quote name='EssentialTension' post='828996' date='May 5 2010, 09:23 PM']Not out yet, I think. I saw it at the LOG forum. US version first and Skyline later. 55-75 too. I can't quite see how it's different to the DJ.[/quote]

[chriswilliams666]

Just noticed GuitarGuitar have taken it on. [quote name='chriswilliams666' post='829010' date='May 5 2010, 09:33 PM']It isn't different. I think i might have to get one. Although any news on a new UK distributor?[/quote]

[Musicman20]

Something about the bottom horn doesn't look right but that's probably just the mockup.

Guitarguitar were not very helpful on the Lakland front, and wouldn't order in anything else. They also said the weight of the JO5 I tried was high because the wood was 'such high quality'.

A retailer as a sole distributor is not a good thing usually.

Edited May 5, 2010 by Musicman20

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='chriswilliams666' post='829010' date='May 5 2010, 09:33 PM']It isn't different.[/quote]
It is. Check the upper horn.

DJ4:


44-75:


[quote name='chriswilliams666' post='829010' date='May 5 2010, 09:33 PM']Although any news on a new UK distributor?[/quote]
I don't there's any reason to think distribution will change. The former Chief Operations Officer (John Pirruccello) is now the Chief Executive Officer - so although Dan Lakin has gone I expect it's pretty much business as usual.

Edited May 5, 2010 by EssentialTension

[Sean]

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='829021' date='May 5 2010, 09:45 PM']It is. Check the upper horn.

DJ4:


44-75:



I don't there's any reason to think distribution will change. The former Chief Operations Officer (John Pirruccello) is now the Chief Executive Officer - so although Dan Lakin has gone I expect it's pretty much business as usual.[/quote]

Doesn't look like it will hang as well as the DJ as the strap button is further back.

[chriswilliams666]

I work at a Former-Lakland Dealer. The distributor Headline (PRS) are no longer doing it, and looking at the Lakland site it says GuitarGuitar are the new distributor. And they have LOADS in stock!


[quote name='EssentialTension' post='829021' date='May 5 2010, 09:45 PM']It is. Check the upper horn.

DJ4:


44-75:



I don't there's any reason to think distribution will change. The former Chief Operations Officer (John Pirruccello) is now the Chief Executive Officer - so although Dan Lakin has gone I expect it's pretty much business as usual.[/quote]

[EssentialTension]

[quote name='chriswilliams666' post='829066' date='May 5 2010, 10:24 PM']I work at a Former-Lakland Dealer. The distributor Headline (PRS) are no longer doing it, and looking at the Lakland site it says GuitarGuitar are the new distributor. And they have LOADS in stock![/quote]
Ok I'm with you now. I didn't quite understand.

[OutToPlayJazz]

If the new top horn shape on this mock-up is correct to what they'll actually produce, I think it'll be a really nice looking bass. Almost classic J with a slight modern twist

[Bigwan]

[quote name='chriswilliams666' post='829066' date='May 5 2010, 10:24 PM']I work at a Former-Lakland Dealer. The distributor Headline (PRS) are no longer doing it, and looking at the Lakland site it says GuitarGuitar are the new distributor. And they have LOADS in stock![/quote]

So what you're saying is give it a while and there'll be another Tecamp-style glut! Oh Goodie!

[Musicman20]

[quote name='Bigwan' post='829289' date='May 6 2010, 08:21 AM']So what you're saying is give it a while and there'll be another Tecamp-style glut! Oh Goodie![/quote]

Probably...

I have nothing against them, but they arent bass specialists so in my eyes its a bad idea to have them being the sole stockists.

Ive discussed this before with JTUK on here; usually one sole distributor leads to chaotic high pricing.

I have bought a fair few bits from them before, but they dont understand the fact that some basses can be wonderful, and some can be undesirable, depending on whether the manufacturer got it right with that instrument. Therefore, they tend to refuse ordering another in.

[Musicman20]

I was wrong, but close...its the top horn as stated above. Yep, it doesnt look right.

I hope and imagine they have tested for balance...we shall see.

My instinct is that the original Lakland DJ is more desirable.

[dave_bass5]

You got your order in for the 5 string yet Gareth lol.
This complicates things a bit doesn't it?

[Musicman20]

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='829419' date='May 6 2010, 11:09 AM']You got your order in for the 5 string yet Gareth lol.
This complicates things a bit doesn't it?[/quote]

Hahah, luckily I am definite on EB 5 strings now. It took me a while, and I had to wait to be able to test, but the EB neck and B does work for me, (THANKFULLY!).

[dave_bass5]

[quote name='Musicman20' post='829431' date='May 6 2010, 11:17 AM']Hahah, luckily I am definite on EB 5 strings now. It took me a while, and I had to wait to be able to test, but the EB neck and B does work for me, (THANKFULLY!).[/quote]

Blah blah blah......heard it all before lol.

[RussFM]

Looks much nicer, I never liked that extended top horn

[dave_bass5]

I prfer the old style myself.
I don't like how the paint on the headstock finishes before the nut. It looks more like my Ray34.
Maybe Lakland are using the cheaper side of the Cort factory now ;-)

[Musicman20]

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='829443' date='May 6 2010, 11:32 AM']I prfer the old style myself.
I don't like how the paint on the headstock finishes before the nut. It looks more like my Ray34.
Maybe Lakland are using the cheaper side of the Cort factory now ;-)[/quote]

Totally agree. It also hasnt got that slight boutique factor to it, (despite the fact they were made in substantial numbers).

[JTUK]

Prefer the DJ shape...

[funkle]

Think I prefer the DJ shape too.

Is this going to be alder, or ash-bodied?

Edited May 15, 2010 by funkle

[sockdeluxe_mikey]

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='829443' date='May 6 2010, 11:32 AM']I prfer the old style myself.
I don't like how the paint on the headstock finishes before the nut. It looks more like my Ray34.
Maybe Lakland are using the cheaper side of the Cort factory now ;-)[/quote]

If you mean where the rosewood fretboard carries on past the nut, then that's actually what Lakland normally do with rosewood fretboards. My 44-01's fretboard does this and as far as I know, other basses like the Joe Osborn does too. I actually prefer the new shape including the new headstock!

[dave_bass5]

[quote name='sockdeluxe_mikey' post='838119' date='May 15 2010, 01:33 PM']If you mean where the rosewood fretboard carries on past the nut, then that's actually what Lakland normally do with rosewood fretboards. My 44-01's fretboard does this and as far as I know, other basses like the Joe Osborn does too. I actually prefer the new shape including the new headstock![/quote]

Yeah, your right. I was just typing from memory BUT look at where the paint starts on the New Bass, its much earlier than the old one. On the lakland's the paint starts at the end of the neck, at the point where the headstock starts.

I guess it could be just that its a mock up i guess.

[Musicman20]

The DJ was still much nicer! I very much doubt these new basses will hold that Lakland magic now everything is all change.