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4 pickups in a Lakland??? Original or aftermarket mod?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by bassprophet, Apr 29, 2019.

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  1. Apr 29, 2019 #1
    bassprophet

    bassprophet

    Sep 8, 2018
    Do any of you Lakland owners/aficionados know if Lakland ever put out this 4-pickup version of the DJ4 (Indonesia). I'm trying to determine if this is original or an aftermarket mod. Thanks.
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  2. Apr 29, 2019 #2
    Stumbo

    Stumbo Guest

    Feb 11, 2008
    Is the pick guard routed for the P pickups?
     
  3. Apr 29, 2019 #3
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    The DJ4 is basically a Jazz bass.

    Technically it's three pickups. The two in the middle in a zigzag pattern form one himbucker pickup. It (they?) Are aftermarket. The two straight pickups are stock.
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2019 #4
    MMiller28

    MMiller28 Supporting Member

    Apr 27, 2003
    Wisconsin
    Definitely didn't come from the factory with that middle pickup.
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2019 #5
    filler83

    filler83 Supporting Member

    Jan 5, 2015
    Cleveland, OH
    I saw that on GC website too and wondered same thing! If anyone plays it let us know!
     
  6. Apr 29, 2019 #6
    Floppystrings

    Floppystrings

    Apr 5, 2019
    It looks like the P-bass pickup is off center a but to clear the control plate edge.

    Having this many pickups on an instrument will effect it's sound, especially the sustain.
     
  7. Apr 30, 2019 #7
    bassprophet

    bassprophet

    Sep 8, 2018
    Thanks for the replies my bass brothers. It is a nice looking bass but I too would be concerned with sustain issues, not to mention the quality of the after-market mod.
     
  8. Apr 30, 2019 #8
    DWBass

    DWBass The Funkfather

    Jan 24, 2003
    Newport News, VA via NYC
    Mod. Not original.
     
  9. Apr 30, 2019 #9
    Bugeyed Earl

    Bugeyed Earl

    Aug 27, 2013
    South Florida
    Yep, that looks pretty amateurish, the P pickup is a later addition. I'm pretty sure I saw that on GC's website over the weekend and shook my head sadly. They'll be lucky to sell it at that price.
     
  10. Apr 30, 2019 #10
    diegom

    diegom Supporting Member

    Jun 18, 2008
    Los Angeles/Hollyweird/The Valley
    Possibly a Stu Hamm fan???

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