Carvin or Lakland?

Lakland all the way.

 

Definitely the Lakland, a 44-01 or 02 should cover everything you need.

 

I have a 55-02 and i love it. I do not think you can go wrong with Lakland. But the cpl of Carvins i have played were nice instruments.

 

Carvin's resale is really bad, so keep that in mind. I've never played either, so idk which would be better for the style of music you play, but I do own a carvin amp and I have friends that own carvin gear and there's no way you would ever get back what you put in for a carvin, maybe half if you're lucky. I believe the Lakeland's are a little better about this though...

 

Lakland!

 

Lakland all the way.

 

One of those will sound much better to you than the other. One of those will balance and fit your hands much better than the other. Play them both if you can. They're both top-quality instruments.

If resale is going to be a significant factor, the Lakland would be the stronger choice. Especially if you're getting a good deal on one.

From the material you described, it sounds like the Lakland 4402 might be the best choice from that brand.

 

see a pattern here?

 

Many more people complain about Carvin electronics or sound than complain about Laklands.

I'd go Lakland.

 

I would not even put those too brands in the same sentence.

Do the Laklland.

 

Before ppl starting screaming snobbery.. I've owned both. Lakland is a FAR superior instrument. The skyline models are a steal for what they are. I'm on the hunt for a 44-02 myself.

 

I've owned both. I liked my Carvin - fretless 6 - but the Lakland would be my favorite.

 

Lakland. In case your connection falls through, there's a store in the Deals forum dumping Laklands for dirt cheap..

 

Is this a trick question?

 

Sadly, the absolute highest end Carvin is still considered a non-high end bass... The reasons for Carvin's failure to really seize the market would make for another thread, I suppose, as would the reasons why Lakland, who merely make yet another Fender variation, have succeeded in doing so... But having owned and played both, I can say I'd rather bring a USA Lakland to the gig, any day. The feel and the sound are great.

PERHAPS if Carvin would start using aftermarket electronics... I will say that the newest generation of Carvin basses do look much more like a boutique bass SHOULD look...

But back to the comparison - this really is apples and oranges; The highest end Carvin, with every bell and whistle still isn't as pricey as basic 44-94. I wonder, was the OP wanting to compare Lakland Skyline basses to Carvin? That would seem a more apt comparison, at least price-wise...

 

Lakland. Any day.

 

sr506, You have a P.M.
My 8 mos. old 44-02 is for sale, and I'm in Il.

 

Lakland. All day long.

 

lakland 44-02 is the bass your looking for, it can hit any one of the genres that youve said, and sound great doing it. if your lucky enough to afford a u.s. model, then by all means go for it!!!! and the skyline counterpart cannot be beat in its pricerange.