FS Lakland US DJ - Fretless w/ Chi-Sonics (ULTRA RARE!)

E-Mac · #1 03-01-2011, 08:18 PM

I never thought I would sell this bass as it's my "Holy Grail" bass...

This is my darling US Made Lakland Darryl Jones 4 string fretless bass.

Swamp Ash Body with awesome grain
Vintage Tint finish
Beautiful Ebony fingerboard with Birdseye Maple Block inlays! and birdseye maple fretlines
Quartsawn maple neck
Single Coil Chi-Sonic Pickups (http://lakland.com/ac_j-sonic.htm listen to the clips with flats)
b/w/b pickguard
Chrome Pickup Cover

The bass has worn flats during its lifetime and has hadly periodic checkups by its maker Carl Pedigo. It has some scuffs since it's been my main gigging bass since I got it brand new from Lakland. I take care of my basses, but they get played very often. There some tiny scuffing on the very bottom of the bass and the very top of the headstock. The bass is still in fantastic condition and very classy looking.

The craftsmanship is absolutely top-notch on this bass and it's an incredible sounding bass. Check out the clips on the Lakland page for a good idea of the tone.. The neck soloed sounds close to a p-bass at least to my ears, but it still gets the j-bass-on-steroids sound really nicely

They made approximately 50 US DJs before changing to the 44-75 with the shorter upper horn. So that tells you a bit of the rarity of these basses... let alone how few fretlesses there are. Getting something comparable brandnew from Lakland would cost probably around $3500-$3700 (MSRP $5500)...

I'm asking $2600 OBO (Shipped CONUS)for this beautiful bass that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Check here for more pictures:
LOG Gallery

UPDATE Bump
Found this video from when I first got the bass:
YouTube - Lakland DJ Fretless

I took about 30 pics of the bass, covering as many angles of the bass as possible. I tried to get each inch, but I apologize for the out of focus shots.

Dropbox - Photos - Online backup, file sync, and sharing made easy.

I just restrung this bass with TI flats and it sounds even better than before. While I'm not a fan of the super low tension, this sound has to be heard.
Feel free to PM me with any questions.

Mr Matt · #2 03-01-2011, 09:00 PM

This bass makes me want to play fretless! Sorry to see this one go Evan, I hope you change your mind.

Poon · #3 03-02-2011, 03:20 AM

Alas...the holy grail which i cannot afford.

JEDI BASS · #4 03-02-2011, 03:29 AM

seungkoo · #5 03-02-2011, 12:39 PM

wow that is the most beautiful lakland Ive seen

MonetBass · #6 03-02-2011, 12:51 PM

Dang, I've been GAS-ing for a fretless, and I've always liked those DJ basses, but BOTH? Wow. Wish I had the cash.

E-Mac · #7 03-06-2011, 06:04 PM

I'd be willing to do a trade + Cash on some basses... I'm looking for short or medium scale. A Gibson "SG" or "EB" style bass would be awesome, but Cash is a strong component.

mattygbass · #8 03-06-2011, 07:43 PM

Evan, I feel your pain bro, I just had to sell the dual j cause I needed cash. I so wish I had money right now for this bass. Good luck!

Lublin · #9 03-08-2011, 08:29 AM

HOLY MOLY!!!

GregC · #10 03-09-2011, 12:02 AM

I just have to say, I've seen this bass in person and it is utterly spectacular! In fact, I remember watching Carl Pedigo (the longtime head of Lakland's shop) at his bench as he worked painstakingly on this bass's beautiful neck to get it just right before Evan got it.

Also, I've hung with Evan and he's a standup guy. Good luck with the sale!

MDFreeze · #11 03-09-2011, 01:39 PM

That may be the classiest bass I've ever seen. Free Bump.

bamabass · #12 03-16-2011, 10:48 AM

If this was fretted, it would have a new home! Bump for a great Bass and a Great TBer!

fergbassplayer · #13 03-16-2011, 11:30 AM

Evan - DON'T DO IT...KEEP THAT BASS!!!!!!!!

Johnius · #14 03-16-2011, 12:37 PM

WHAT a gorgeous bass. I'm lefty and have never played fretless but this is so worthy of a free bump. Chi-sonics have a super smooth vintage tone that works well and fits nicely. And your inlaid fretboard is fantastic. Good luck.

basspraiser · #15 04-14-2011, 02:29 PM

This is an UBER cool bass!!!

it is beautiful!

**Sleepwalker42** · #16 04-14-2011, 09:42 PM

Out of my price range but indeed a stunning bass!

**Mrfstop** · #17 04-20-2011, 09:01 PM

ughhh where is that winning lottery ticket when I need it?

Stunning bass...truly a class act.

**crustychef** · #18 04-21-2011, 11:06 PM

pimp bass bump!

E-Mac · #19 04-23-2011, 06:54 PM

Thanks!
All PMs replied about trades, etc.
I'll take a trade that gets me about $1500+ in cash plus a bass (cash amount depends on bass)
Skyline Laklands would be nice on that end, but I'll consider others. I prefer Rosewood DJs

meatwad · #20 05-01-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Mac

[*]Beautiful Ebony fingerboard with Birdseye Maple Block inlays! and birdseye maple fretlines

This has to be the single coolest visual feature I've ever seen on any bass.