NBD! - Lakland Skyline DJ-4

zhollywood · #1 02-05-2013, 05:28 PM

Just picked up a new Lakland Skyline DJ-4 in the beautiful Lake Placid Blue. Originally I was going to order the limited Trans Burgundy available from BassClub in Chicago but as soon as I saw this in person at my local shop, Bass and Beyond, I was in love. Plus, the owner gave me it for a great price. I've never been a fan of LPB basses but this one is exceptional! It plays like a dream and the workmanship is outstanding.
What do ya guys think?

Daveydude · #2 02-05-2013, 05:33 PM

Sweetness!

Good luck with it.....

Bassmunnky · #3 02-05-2013, 06:14 PM

IMHO - The Best passive Jazz Alternative out there...if Lakland offered more colors..some white blocks on maple..man o man...

I had one, and stupidly unloaded it as I have 3 Jazzes already. What a mistake.

Great score.

zhollywood · #4 02-05-2013, 10:42 PM

Thanks guys! I was blown away by the fretwork. The new Skylines are all Plek'd before being sent out and it definitely does make a major difference. I've always been skeptical of how much of a difference the process makes but holy hell does it make a nice player!

totallywink · #5 02-06-2013, 12:42 PM

Very nice! That bass is on my GAS list...

3234718 · #6 02-06-2013, 12:46 PM

I like how the top left corner of the pickguard sticks out to the left like that. Very classy.

phillybass101 · #7 02-06-2013, 01:12 PM

Congrats. I used to have GAS for one of these!!!

ShowLow · #8 02-06-2013, 01:54 PM

Beauty! I recently picked up an '07 in LPB and it is a deep-talkin' marvel. Try it with flats, say La Bella or TI. Awesome. Pretty light for a jazz. The neck is nice, the color is lovely.

Every time I think I might sell a bass (like the DJ4 for example), I play it. Then I don't want to sell it any more!

Congrats. Be sure to post in the LOG thread.

zhollywood · #9 02-07-2013, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShowLow

Try it with flats, say La Bella or TI. Awesome. Pretty light for a jazz. The neck is nice, the color is lovely.

I was thinking about trying some flats but am kind of nervous too! I just put my first set of flats on my hollowbody EB-2 copy. Maybe within the next few months I'll build up the courage! Flats took me a little bit to get used to but then again I only use my hollow body for slow bumpin fat, grooves.

On a side note, I haven't heard too much about people modding the DJ's. What are some pretty popular upgrades? Nearly every post I see pretty much keeps it original unless if they add a hipshot or the J-Retro. I can't find any info on people who have tried new pickups or even new pickguards for that matter.