Lowfrequency90 Posted July 2, 2010 Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Thinking about selling this, its been my first 5er and as stunning and great sounding it is - don't think the low B is for me. Bought late 09, ordered from the bass gallery, its one of the last produced by lakland and is in great condition. The J Retro Deluxe gives a serious amount of tonal versatility, i've had no problems dialling in the sound i was looking for. The action is extremely smooth, i have it set pretty low - simply a joy to play! I'm based in Guildford, but will be moving back to Cardiff at some point over the summer - buyer would have to pick up as i currently do not own transport. Pricewise - looking for around the £1000 mark. Would consider trades for a Lakland JO4 or possibly another jazz, prepared to consider other four strings too. Thanks! Sam [url="http://img138.imageshack.us/i/img0272q.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img693.imageshack.us/i/img0271n.jpg/"][/url] Edited March 6, 2011 by Lowfrequency90
Isaac Posted July 2, 2010 Posted July 2, 2010 That is one of the most aesthetically pleasing basses I have ever seen. And I can't afford it... Damn!
Lowfrequency90 Posted September 13, 2010 Author Posted September 13, 2010 BUMP This is definitely up for sale now, it's the 08 model so indonesian construction. Great bass, will be sad to see it go but really want to return to four strings. Thanks Sam
Lowfrequency90 Posted September 15, 2010 Author Posted September 15, 2010 WEDNESDAY BUMP 540 views and no posts? come on!
Lowfrequency90 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Posted September 20, 2010 Price drop - £900! Monday BUMP
elsharko Posted September 23, 2010 Posted September 23, 2010 [quote name='P-T-P' post='884271' date='Jul 2 2010, 07:46 PM']Made in Korea or Indonesia?[/quote] what are the supposed differences between the Korean and Indonesian models? These have a 35" scale right? Im desperately looking for a white one with a RW board but Im going to keep an eye on this nonetheless :-)
P-T-P Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 [quote name='elsharko' post='966020' date='Sep 23 2010, 08:07 PM']what are the supposed differences between the Korean and Indonesian models? These have a 35" scale right? Im desperately looking for a white one with a RW board but Im going to keep an eye on this nonetheless :-)[/quote] Sure I saw a white and RW one on here recently. Korea v Indonesia: no differeces that I'm aware of, other than they were originally made in Korea and had exceptional quality but then they shifted manufacturing to Indonesia (presumably for cost reasons) and I've not heard anything about the quality (good or bad) about Indonesian made ones. That lack of reputation just makes me a tiny bit less confident, but that could be completely and utterly unjustified as the company's reputation as a whole is for exceptional quality.
elsharko Posted September 24, 2010 Posted September 24, 2010 [quote name='P-T-P' date='Sep 24 2010, 12:41 PM' post='966600'] Sure I saw a white and RW one on here recently. well if you see it again please let me know! cheers mush, and thanks for the info.
Lowfrequency90 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Posted October 1, 2010 Some interest but not gone yet END OF THE WEEK BUMP
Lowfrequency90 Posted October 2, 2010 Author Posted October 2, 2010 Lots of interest but still here - tradewise, looking for lakland/fender jazz types preferably sunburst but open to others, gibson grabbers etc WEEKEND BUMP
Lowfrequency90 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Posted October 5, 2010 More interest but still here TUESDAY BUMP
Lowfrequency90 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Posted November 25, 2010 Sorry all, been very busy. Lots of interest but still here, Pre Christmas bump.
mrGreg Posted November 25, 2010 Posted November 25, 2010 [quote name='P-T-P' post='966600' date='Sep 24 2010, 12:41 PM']I've not heard anything about the quality (good or bad) about Indonesian made ones. That lack of reputation just makes me a tiny bit less confident, but that could be completely and utterly unjustified as the company's reputation as a whole is for exceptional quality.[/quote] I made an A/B test with a Korean Darryl Jones 5 and an Indonasian Joe Osborn 4, they are both absolute perfect quality and both sound great. There is absolute no visible quality difference between them, except of the fact that the Indonasian models have always - as far as I know - the Lakland/Hanson Pickups, and the Korean can have Lakland/Hanson, Aero or Fralin Pickups, which depends on the year they were built. Cheers, Greg.
Wilco Posted November 29, 2010 Posted November 29, 2010 Have a "f**k me, that's a lovely looking bass & why oh why haven't I got £900" bump. Someones GOT to buy that surely......
stonecoldbass Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 This is the exact same bass I play and it caused me to sell my warwick dolphin, marcus 4 and sadowsky metro 5. I got the J retro too. It can be set up to play however suits you and the sounds are all there. The only thing I'd say is that the price is possibly a little steep, i got mine for £850 delivered ex demo. Of course there is the cost of the J retro but still, it's now 2nd hand as well. It's quite possibly THE best Jazz 5 string you will ever play. Don't sell it!!! Craig
Lowfrequency90 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Posted December 15, 2010 Thanks Craig, i think the price is representative of the condition and relative age of the instrument (8 months) I really need to move it on, its not being played currently, I'd rather keep things simple Cheers Sam
Lowfrequency90 Posted December 18, 2010 Author Posted December 18, 2010 Countdown to christmas bump Still more interest but not budging yet... open to offers plus trades for lakland JO4/ precision types
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