G&L vs. Lakland

[friendlybass]

Alright guys looking at a USA made custom P. Here's the selling points:
-price
-pickup quality
-neck craftsmanship
-colour options

Anyone with firsthand experience please help me out!

 

[Johnny Alien]

I prefer the Lakland neck BUT G&L's are a great deal. Lots of options for pretty much production bass money. On the used market G&L's are even more of a stupid good deal.

 

[snyderz]

I've owned a 4-94 and lots of G&Ls. it was so cool having a Lakland, and it was indeed a beautiful instrument, but I just couldn't bond with the Bart pickups. The MFDs were definitely my cup of tea. The jazz neck on the SB-2 was icing on the cake. Lots of color options on G&Ls, and the price difference is obvious.

 

[friendlybass]

I prefer the Lakland neck BUT G&L's are a great deal. Lots of options for pretty much production bass money. On the used market G&L's are even more of a stupid good deal.

I've owned a 4-94 and lots of G&Ls. it was so cool having a Lakland, and it was indeed a beautiful instrument, but I just couldn't bond with the Bart pickups. The MFDs were definitely my cup of tea. The jazz neck on the SB-2 was icing on the cake. Lots of color options on G&Ls, and the price difference is obvious.

I think I'll go the G&L route, wish I had a dealer in town! Thanks for the input guys who knows maybe ill end up with both! Those Decade basses look killer

 

[Turn Em Loose]

I've owned a 4-94 and lots of G&Ls. it was so cool having a Lakland, and it was indeed a beautiful instrument, but I just couldn't bond with the Bart pickups. The MFDs were definitely my cup of tea.

I'll +1 this. Not that the Bart loaded Lakies are bad. Faaaarrrr from it! Killer basses. But there's just something about those MFD's.

Lots of great choices when looking for a G&L. Finishes are beautiful. Enough neck choices for most players. And the prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. All, IMO, IME, etc etc.

BUT, you can't go wrong with either choice. Again, IMO, any choice you make is going to be good!! Have fun with the hunt!!

 

[Smooth_bass88]

I would think that anyone who likes one will very much like the other. I mean, you simply cannot go wrong with either!
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[Pet Sounds]

I'm very intrigued about the availability of a USA Lakland for two grand.

 

[Jay Mastro]

I would think that anyone who likes one will very much like the other. I mean, you simply cannot go wrong with either!
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I hope they have a Classic 55-60!

 

[Jay Mastro]

I prefer the Lakland neck BUT G&L's are a great deal. Lots of options for pretty much production bass money. On the used market G&L's are even more of a stupid good deal.

I wish I didn't look up past classified ads for American G&Ls... I guess I know what my next bass if going to be.

 

[mmbongo]

I'd say the quality is equal, they are just different. I do give G&L the edge in pickups, especially over the Lakland branded pups.

That being said, the price difference is quite shocking. Laklands normally cost double, both new and used.

 

[BadJazz]

But there's just something about those MFD's.

+2. I only bought my first USA L2K because it was only $450, and had a bit of ski jump. I knew nothing about them other than the Leo connection, I just new that was a good deal. Hard case and all. Got it home and plugged it in and...well, I wound up buying a fretless USA L2k, and then sold my USA Stingray, USA Sterling, and both my Pedulla 5 strings. All fantastic basses, but they couldn't match the G&Ls.

 

[JES]

Try both. They're both good but different. You'll know more or less instantly which sound and feel yo prefer. I definitely prefer G&L but if you liked the Lakland better, it would be worth the price difference if it were going to be your main bass.

 

[Bent77]

I think I'll go the G&L route, wish I had a dealer in town! Thanks for the input guys who knows maybe ill end up with both! Those Decade basses look killer

Any updates on your search?
Being Colorado folk I am curious where you purchase through

 

[friendlybass]

Any updates on your search?
Being Colorado folk I am curious where you purchase through

Pretty dead set on an LB-100. Ed friedlands videos really sold me. Drum city guitarland is talking about picking up G&L and Lakland, but nothing concrete till after namm. They're over in wheatridge on 44th and Kipling if you wanna check em out

 

[Bent77]

Pretty dead set on an LB-100. Ed friedlands videos really sold me. Drum city guitarland is talking about picking up G&L and Lakland, but nothing concrete till after namm. They're over in wheatridge on 44th and Kipling if you wanna check em out

Oh that is my favourite store, and just down the street. Did not know Jason was looking up G&L. Now I'm intrigued

 

[friendlybass]

Oh that is my favourite store, and just down the street. Did not know Jason was looking up G&L. Now I'm intrigued

Mine too way better than music go round or the other local shops I've been into. I wish they were open a little later so I could stop in on my way to Ziggies blues jam on Sundays. Ross the tech is great too.

 

[Bent77]

Mine too way better than music go round or the other local shops I've been into. I wish they were open a little later so I could stop in on my way to Ziggies blues jam on Sundays. Ross the tech is great too.

Ross is great. And Ziggies, many a night I spent in there...

 

[friendlybass]

Ross is great. And Ziggies, many a night I spent in there...

Some fun to be had. I almost prefer el chapultapec... Almost

 

[Bent77]

Some fun to be had. I almost prefer el chapultapec... Almost

Started at Ziggies when High Noon was still in Denver, great live band

 

[NWB]

I thought you were looking at jazz basses?

Are you getting both a P and a J?