Convince me to get a Lakland DJ5

[Starflyer59]

Hi everyone, i have been looking to get a new bass and i stumbled upon a very good deal.

Some older player who has tendinitis is liquidating all of his gear and he has a barely played Lakland DJ5 in sparklying black with rosewood fingerboard for $850.

As i stupid for just typing this or should i just go get it?? I have tried the DJ5 before (The old model with the aero pickups) and it really nails the classic jazz bass tone.

any suggestions??

 

[GregC]

As a former DJ owner who only sold it to get a US Lakland, I say go for it. As long as it's in decent condition, that's a good price for a DJ5. You already know you like it. If it has the Hanson pups, you may find that it doesn't sound as aggressive as a DJ with the Aeros, but the Hansons come closer to classic J tone to my ears.

 

[Pearldiver]

See if he will let you play it through your rig before you buy. Then make a decision. The most comfortable bass in the world means little if it sounds terrible.

 

[noahw1]

go for it.

 

[BobaFret]

I love all the Lakland basses. If you like a 5 and Jazz Bass style then you'd be a fool not to do this ( assuming you have the money and it's in this condition ).

 

[macribas]

Let me know if you decide not to buy it and I will take it. If you don't like fivers I might trade you my DJ4 for that.

 

[sps500]

I have a DJ4 and its the bee's knee's!!!

 

[dj5]

I have a DJ5 with Aero's, and I'm no longer looking for THE J bass.
Enough said, apart from that I paid the equivalent of $1580 for mine new. But still worth every penny.

 

[MBSideman]

Did you buy it? If not, I'm definitely looking for that exact bass. Would you mind letting me know or connecting me?