A Tale of 5 Laklands

[Dr. Cheese]

I've had a few issues with my 55-64, but they were fairly minor. The 55-01 and the two 55-02s I had were great basses.

 

[basspraiser]

If you're thinking of picking one up Bass Central has them at $1,099 shipped through December 31.

I hope to snag a 55-AJ from them before the sale is over.

that is a GREAT price!!!

Thanks for all the comments, guys. Basspraiser, I certainly will follow up with Lakland, they should hear about this from a customer. Totally digging the 55-02! I've gigged with it and it sits real nice in the mix and gets positive reviews from my classic rock band. When girls dance you know the bass is workin'. Plays very well, too, right out of the box. I love the neck profile. Wish it was 24 frets, but, oh, well - this bass is about the low B, not a high G, lol. I've played Pedullas, Music Man, MTD 535s, Modulus, Sadowskys, and other more expensive instruments and the 55-02 is right up there with them in terms of feel and playability, and in many cases tone, IMO. It's more of a machine designed for mass production than a work of art, but it is a very well realized design. String it through the body or the bridge, plek'd neck, five big screws, an easy opening door for the battery, adjustable midrange frequency boost, hipshot tuners, countersunk backplate - what's not to like? You get a lot of bang for your buck with these basses.

Thanks again,

what's not to like?????

 

[mark beem]

that is a GREAT price!!!

Yes it is! Just dropped an order for a black cherry / maple 55 - AJ!

 

[Lorddaftplayer]

Very cool, Mark. Enjoy the 55-AJ! The black cherry finish is especially attractive. My 55-02 has the cherry sunburst finish and maple neck, which I also think is very attractive. I'll be rocking a bunch of college kids in Princeton with it late into the night tonight.

Peace Brothers!