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03-11-2010, 10:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | FS/FT: Lakland 55-01 w/ Nordstrand pups and US Bartolini pre
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I literally just received this bass in a trade today. This was my last stitch effort to try something new before giving in and going back to a 4 string passive Jazz. As much as I thought 5 string active basses were for me, turns out they aren't (unless they cost an arm and a leg).
This is a great instrument, killer all around. Because of some miscommunication on my last trade, I will try my best to go as in-depth about this bass as possible.
It is a Korean-made Lakland 55-01 with a natural Ash body and a maple neck/fretboard. The pickups were upgraded to Nordstrand Big Single (not the humcancelling model, these are true single coils.) The preamp was upgraded to a Bartolini 3 band NTMB 2.5 A/P with push/pull on the volume for active/passive and on the mid nob for freq select. It also has Jazz knobs instead of the stock metal ones, they look fantastic and really give the bass some class.
The overall cosmetic condition of the bass is very good, looks pristine. The plastic is even still on the control cavity cover. I couldn't find a dent on it, but there is the normal swirling though it is hard to see. It could use a pro setup (I don't have the cash to give it one myself). But it plays pretty well now, I just know it could use one.
For outright sale I would like $700+shipping.
It comes with a decent Ritter gig bag.
The only, and I mean only trade I will accept is a Fender American 4 string Jazz bass, in any condition.
Thanks for looking and PM me with any offers and/or questions.
~B
Pics from the TB'r I got it from:    
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03-12-2010, 02:34 AM
|  | Thicker than month old milk! | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL | | | Trade you my AG500?
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03-12-2010, 11:31 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: N. KY/Cincinnati, OH | | | I have a passive 4 string you gotta see. pm sent. |
03-12-2010, 03:53 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY | | | Wow - too funny! This is the exact twin of the bass I just bought off of a TB'r here recently - same pickups, same pre, same bass! (Well, everything except the knobs - mine has black metal ones....)
Definitely worth the price, if not more! |
03-12-2010, 06:40 PM
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Endorsing: 1964 EARS, LLC. | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern California | | | PM on the way! |
03-13-2010, 01:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | Bump
All PM's replied.
Some interest but nothing set in stone, so PM me your offers.
Sorry livinglow, I just found and snatched an AG 500 off CL for $600. I knew it could be done!
~B |
03-14-2010, 04:41 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: alabama | | | Just played my first Lak @ a music shop the other day - a 4402. Made me all tingly inside !
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03-14-2010, 05:14 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio | | | I had a 55-01 modded identically like this, with the Big Singles and NTMB, and I must say that it took this instrument from a budget level bass to a very giggable professional model bass. I wish I had a USA Fender for you but all I have is a MIM with USA guts. Good luck with the trade/sale.
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03-14-2010, 05:52 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | It certainly is a great instrument.
I have been playing it a ton, and the thought of just keeping it has crossed my mind. I just know I would be more happy one a Fender J.
But this Lakie sure sounds good.
~B |
03-15-2010, 01:20 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio | | Quote:
Originally Posted by braydensharrar It certainly is a great instrument.
I have been playing it a ton, and the thought of just keeping it has crossed my mind. I just know I would be more happy one a Fender J.
But this Lakie sure sounds good.
~B | Yeah, I wish I would have kept mine when I sold it. I still regret getting rid of that one.
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03-15-2010, 03:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | No one has an American Jazz?
Is the FS price too high?
Come on guys, it's a great bass!
~B |
03-16-2010, 09:27 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | bump...
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03-16-2010, 10:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Davenport, Iowa | | | darn, its exactly what I want, but all I have to trade is a Musicman stingray 5.
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03-17-2010, 03:15 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by mgauge darn, its exactly what I want, but all I have to trade is a Musicman stingray 5. | Sorry I can't help you out, as I am not a MM fan.
PM about your amp setup though!
~B |
03-18-2010, 08:01 AM
|  | Dr. Jim | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denton TX, Kailua HI, New York | | | Bump for a good guy with a very nice 55-01.
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03-18-2010, 04:54 PM
| | Thicker than month old milk! | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL | | | This is just a feeler... but I have a hot rod'ed Geddy Lee. Audre pre-amp, Hipshot D tuner, and red tort pick guard. Plus I have all the stock parts too, everything in very good shape. I'm not a 100% sure I want to let her go, but I've been GAS'in for a nice 5er.
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03-18-2010, 05:58 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | | I would rather have an American Standard.
Another reason I am selling the Lakie is I am going back to passive, no preamp for me.
Thanks anyway!
~B |
03-18-2010, 06:11 PM
| | Thicker than month old milk! | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL | | | I have the passive control plate still, this bass is on par or surpasses any MIA Fender. Geddy's come with all American electronics, CTS pots and 70's vintage pups.
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03-18-2010, 07:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by livinglow I have the passive control plate still, this bass is on par or surpasses any MIA Fender. Geddy's come with all American electronics, CTS pots and 70's vintage pups. | I've just never been one for signature basses, I like my bass to my instrument rather than a replica of some one else's.
Sorry!
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03-20-2010, 09:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO | | | I'm in the process of selling my Cirrus. If this is still available you might be hearing from me...Definitely interested.
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