Another Modded Lakland ...

[IotaNet]

... I would think it would sound more like a Bongo or SR HH though ...

It sounds NOTHING like those basses. Remember -- The Nordstrand Big Split is a Nordstrand interpretation of a Jazz bass pickup but with more "oomph."

 

[Chris Breese]

It's alive! Alive!

Clips already!!!

 

[bigsnack]

It's alive! Alive!

Clips already!!!

No kidding, I'm dying to hear how this sounds

 

[basspraiser]

+10,000 for sound clips.....

 

[mophead]

Just bought a 55-01 off the classifieds and now this shows up. Stock just ain't gonna cut it.

The answer: Mo Money

 

[bigsnack]

Yeah I'm poking around and finding that 5501's can be had for pretty cheap! Might be picking one up and doing this upgrade. After I hear the clips of course

 

[capnsandwich]

Not to steal your thunder Iota but here's mine, since my bass has been mentioned in this thread. It has the Bart NTMB 3 band but with a twist. I've also added an extra battery to the pre, making it an 18v set up. Jazz on steroids doesn't do it justice. I'd say jazz on PCP. By the way, I'd love to hear some clips of the Sadowsky pre too. I'd think that would make those Nordies sound disgustingly beautiful.

Sorry for the crappy pics. I was in a hurry.

 

[Chef]

What's the control layout on that? As stock?

Soundclips!!!

 

[fourstringbliss]

CLIPS PLEASE!!

 

[markjazzbassist]

good idea man. enjoy

 

[Billy Low]

I'm still waiting to see the control layouts on these puppys!

 

[Dr_Funkdamental]

How much did the mod job run? That looks like its gonna hurt some feelings!

 

[Billy Low]

I was just thinking about running an obp-3 in a 55-01, hmmm.

 

[capnsandwich]

How much did the mod job run? That looks like its gonna hurt some feelings!

I can't tell you what Iota paid for his but my mod ended up costing me just a little over $400. That included the $217 pickups, the added battery compartmeent and routing, and all the labor involved. I already had the preamp in there so that was no added charge.

 

[Billy Low]

I can't tell you what Iota paid for his but my mod ended up costing me just a little over $400. That included the $217 pickups, the added battery compartmeent and routing, and all the labor involved. I already had the preamp in there so that was no added charge.

Any details about the control layout?

 

[jmain]

How's the souped-up bass treating you, D?

I've been thinking about getting a 55-01 and going with some Big Splits and an Audere w/Passive Tone Control - or doing the Sadowsky w/VTC.

VERY interested to know how you're digging it.

 

[mrniceguy715]

Mine now!! oh I can't wait to plug it in.

 

[mrniceguy715]

It came today so beautiful in person

 

[Margus Alviste]

With all the recent interest in modded Lakland 55-01's, I thought I'd get into the act. And why not? With standard soapbar routing, 5-knob configuration, and one of the best necks in the business, the 55-01 is a natural.

This however, is NOT your daddy's 55-01. This is one godzilla of a J-Bass.

The pickups are Nordstrand Big Splits and the preamp is a Sadowsky 2-band w/VTC.

Tone wise, this thing is almost out of control. HUGE sound. Edgy. Raw. People talk about a Jazz on steroids, this thing has steroids, HGH and everything else Balco had in the kitchen.

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Monster Bass. I can't WAIT to get this one to rehearsal over the weekend!

Hey, nice upgrade! Just one question - Sadowsky pre has 4 knobs, you have 5. So how did you connected the pre?
Thanks!

 

[wilsonn]

I had my 55-01 upgraded with the LH-3 preamp and find it's noisy, especially when boosting treble at all. Is the Sadowsky quiet? What about OBP or the Bart NTMB?
Thanks
Neal