Lakland 5502 Deluxe. Rare cherry burst, quilted top, rosewood. Lakland pickups.
I'll leave it to the real players to comment but I simply refer to this as a freaking tone monster. It is truly unbelievable - a deep and wide spectrum of tonal options.
Some reviews talk about piano clarity - it's true and that applies to the B as well - tight and most definitely not muddy in any way. It's hard to believe a US Lakland would be even better but then again I can't really tell much difference between a 50 and a 100 dollar of wine. Probably best I don't explore either (expensive basses or wines).
The bass is in near perfect condition. There are two very minor issues:
On the neck, between the 5th and 6th frets there is a 3/8 inch dent. I don't notice it when playing but it is there. Also, there are dunlop strap locks on it - the screw on the bottom one is stripped and thus that strap lock is loose - works fine and the screw is in plenty far, it's not gonna drop the bass. The felt washer is still there so the loose strap lock is not damaging the bass at all. Obviously, that can be addressed easily.
Head stock - perfect; back and front of body - perfect; neck - perfect*; bridge and hipshot tuners - perfect; strung with near new Fodero nickel rounds (extra long, through the body).
The cherry burst and quilted top is beautiful as is the transparent red and wood grain on the back side.
This is by far the best bass I've ever played. I know it's subjective but when I moved from a Fender J IV to this, it was OMG good. Very playable for me and a 5'er at that.
I would not sell but I've fallen prey to another Lakland 55.
Comes with padded gig bag and it will be packed very securely, shipped FedEx.
NEW PRICE ....
*** $925 including shipping (CONUS) ***
Trade??
> Cash + Mustang
> Vintage Mustang
> Other vintage-ey G&L or Fender
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