Lakland 55-01 - Page 3

pickups · #41 02-10-2012, 10:31 PM

very nice and neat i bet it sounds nuts!

Jim Carr · #42 02-11-2012, 06:51 AM

I like it—and though I tried to sell it a year ago to raise money for a new upright, I am glad I still have it.

But I don't think the fancy pre and pickups are magically better than the plain old MK1 Bartolini stuff. You can get some good single coil-ish tones, and some quiet clean modern sounds with both. The switchable mid band is useful on the Aguilar pre, but there are really only a few settings I use a lot-on either bass.

The FEEL of the pots, is another matter. The Aguilar has better, smoother, more easy to dial-in pots. N.B, After almost 10 years, I am not tempted to mod my 2003 55-01D's electronics.

datsaxguy · #43 02-11-2012, 10:33 AM

It sounds like you need a set up. The stock Lakland strings are very metallic/clangy sounding. I'm a nickel dunlop guy, find some you like. If you still don't like the sound after a set up change the preamp first. The Mk1's are decent pickups. I put an audere preamp in and it was huge difference. I put Nordy big singles in mine, did not like them and ended up getting the Mk5's. The weak link in the bass is the preamp.The pickups are a matter of taste.

pickups · #44 02-11-2012, 12:33 PM

The more I let all this marinate in my brain I think I'm starting to narrow down a few things. 1. I think I'm going with the Mk5's I kind of like the warmer tone but the Fat Stacks are still in the running. 2. Preamps I'm still flip flopping , I've never heard of Audere untill this thread but people have good things to say about it. I'm also considering having a LH3 put in or Odp-3. Then again maybe the Bart 5.2 a/p seems to be an option also. Is the Bart 5.2 a/p and Bart Mk5 a big improvement from the stock Mk-1 and pre?

topcat2069 · #45 02-11-2012, 02:20 PM

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The more I let all this marinate in my brain I think I'm starting to narrow down a few things. 1. I think I'm going with the Mk5's I kind of like the warmer tone but the Fat Stacks are still in the running. 2. Preamps I'm still flip flopping , I've never heard of Audere untill this thread but people have good things to say about it. I'm also considering having a LH3 put in or Odp-3. Then again maybe the Bart 5.2 a/p seems to be an option also. Is the Bart 5.2 a/p and Bart Mk5 a big improvement from the stock Mk-1 and pre?

I had a 5.4 A/P in my first Warmoth build, with Bart pickups (I like Barts for their warmth).... I liked it but rarely use the on Bass EQ if ever (even on my 55_01).... I like the sound of the two pickups together and the on board EQ flat (I'm real right hand touch oriented) YMMV...... Oh Yeah.... I'm using D'Addrio XL 170SL on my 55-01 Just enough top end (after about a week of settling in) with good solid lows and they seem to go dead and a very even rate.

pickups · #46 02-11-2012, 05:17 PM

ive found bypassing the preamp and using my sadowsky outboard preamp works best for me at the moment. IM running thru and Aguilar ag500 and db 112 it sounds pretty darn good i must say. Im waiting on my new strings to get here before i make adjustments as far as string height and rod adjustment. I really think im going with the Barts i think they sound a little warmer than other pickups ive heard so far.

datsaxguy · #47 02-11-2012, 05:25 PM

I would read through these threads first. This bass has had everything in it possible and you might get a good idea from someone else.

The Lakland 01 club threads 1 & 2.
Lakland 01 Club

pickups · #48 02-11-2012, 07:23 PM

just a quick question, im going to lower the strings of my 5501 soon and was wondering if instead of lowering the strings at the bridge, if adjusting the trust rod to make the bass neck less concave would be better? im really used to my jazz bass with the more rounded fretboard, i realize this bass has a more music man flat shape but i would still like to bend it back a little if that would help with string height. just wondering. thanks

mmbongo · #49 02-11-2012, 07:56 PM

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just a quick question, im going to lower the strings of my 5501 soon and was wondering if instead of lowering the strings at the bridge, if adjusting the trust rod to make the bass neck less concave would be better? im really used to my jazz bass with the more rounded fretboard, i realize this bass has a more music man flat shape but i would still like to bend it back a little if that would help with string height. just wondering. thanks

Adjusting the truss (not trust) rod does not adjust string height.

pickups · #50 02-11-2012, 07:59 PM

sorry for my ignorance thanks man

chunger · #51 02-11-2012, 08:41 PM

Never know 'til you try re: trussrod adjustment. Some players simply like more bow in the neck for some reason.

FWIW, the Lakland is optimized on PLEK and set up from the factory with the neck pretty darn flat. When chasing that B string buzz around for hours, I went full reasonable range on the truss rod and found that the factory spec setup ran best as detailed in this video.

Lakland Bass Setup With Carl Pedigo (Part 1 of 2) - YouTube

If you like running low, flat-ish will be the solution on most Laklands. . . if you set up medium or high, you'll have more options in regards to neck relief.

pickups · #52 02-11-2012, 08:59 PM

One of the most informative videos i’ve ever seen! thanks you very much!

topcat2069 · #53 02-12-2012, 09:23 AM

The gig last night went great. The Bass and amp combo (see above) absolutely ROARED ! I'm gonna have to dial back the boost a bit (it's an oldies band so less modern R&R is more appropriate) but ... wow!! the B string was so solid and everything just sounded so "in the mix". I'm really liking the 55-01 now that I'm playing it live. I find nothing "wrong" with the pickups in a band mix setting. The very last song of the very last set I got the dreaded "cramp in my right forearm" but I survived and EVERYBODY liked the Bass sound.

pickups · #54 02-12-2012, 05:38 PM

good for you man! i have my first real gig thursday that ill be playing with it. ill give you my report.

Saluki · #55 02-13-2012, 06:10 AM

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I just picked up a brand spanking new Trans Blue/Maple neck 55-01D Limited Edition...

Me too, but got my at Bass Emporium. I played around with it alot yesterday and like it, but agree that it would benefit from some mods. I could could gig with it right now if it wasn't for the sharp fret edges. It seems the board may have shrunk just a bit after finishing so it is probably going back to Lakland to ge the fret edges dressed. Then maybe some mods. I am thinking Nordy 3 band with tone control for preamp and maybe the fatstacks or big splits.

topcat2069 · #56 02-13-2012, 08:37 AM

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Me too, but got my at Bass Emporium. I played around with it alot yesterday and like it, but agree that it would benefit from some mods. I could could gig with it right now if it wasn't for the sharp fret edges. It seems the board may have shrunk just a bit after finishing so it is probably going back to Lakland to get the fret edges dressed.

That's the same thing that was wrong with my neck when I got got my 55-01.... I couldn't send it away because I had a gig (the Bassman 110 top gig) , so I had it dressed here in Riverside. I get my new neck (B&B rosewood) tomorrow.... reports & photos to follow.

BTW pickups, the sound of my Bass works for me ... but I feel no disdain for anybody who wants to upgrade their Bass in any way...... I just wanted to make that clear

topcat2069 · #57 02-15-2012, 10:00 AM

So... thanks to a tax return.. this just happened.....

The only mod I wanted B)

Now it truly is a "Custom 55-01"

pickups · #58 02-15-2012, 06:16 PM

Wow! Never seen that neck on one before, very cool!

AREA · #59 03-24-2012, 02:47 AM

Hi there everybody.

I play a Lakland 55-02 Deluxe and Man, I love this Bass. It's my Main Axe.

Now I pulled the Trigger on a nice and minty 55-01 Deluxe Ltd. 2011 Model in Trans Blue with a Mapleneck/-fretboard.

I am planing to swap the Pickups and the Pre, but Step by Step. It's also a Matter of Money. Won't get in Stress with my Wifey..HaHaHa.

So what do you think makes more Sense to swap first. The Pre, or the Pups? I want to install an Aguilar OBP-3 and some Nordstrand Pus. Thought about the Fat Stacks, because i like the Sound in that Video very much.

Modificación Lakland 55-01 con Nords Fat stacks. - YouTube

By the way, The Bass is exactly the same Model I bought right now and I can't await to get it here.

So: Pups or Pre first?

DWBass · #60 11-13-2012, 01:07 PM

I finally decided to go with the Nordstrand Big Splits. Just sprung for them today. Should have them in a couple weeks or so. I actually wanted to go with the Bart MK-5's but frustration set in due to Bartolini being very slow in producing a complete set. I got tired of waiting and waiting so I cancelled and went with Nordstrand. I think the Nordies will cut through better for me anyway and I'm quite sure they will have as much or more bottom than the stock MK-1's. I really don't need more than that.