I think I got a deal?

[Berlingoff]

Went into GC Hollywood Saturday and they had a Lakland they labeled a 44-02 for $999.99. I played it, sound good, played killer, but I think it is a 44-94. Made in the United States on the back of the headstock, 687 stamped on the top side of the headstock (reads a 2005 to me), no Skyline Series on the front of the headstock.

I passed on it in the store, but this morning it was eating at me that it was mislabeled. Did some research and purchased it, should be here tomorrow. I have never owned a Lakland, but I think I made out.

Lakland owners/fans, did I misidentify this as a 44-94?

The link was still working as of tonight:
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[Iridescentone]

I think you scored. Grats.

 

[BGroovy]

Link still allows you to add to cart. I’ll snag it if you decide not to

 

[Berlingoff]

Link still allows you to add to cart. I’ll snag it if you decide not to

Go for it! I have a tracking number as the allegedly shipped it to me today!

 

[winston]

Nice, quartersawn neck is a beaut!

 

[2cooltoolz]

Snooze, ya lose. Glad you were awake!!

 

[IanA]

Fantastic result congratulations on the new bass

 

[burgerdj]

That’s gorgeous. Yeah, you scored!

 

[scuzzy]

Score!!!

 

[mtonbass]

For the win! Let us know how it is - I am a big Lakland fan but never touched a US model.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

usa 494 for a grand? yeah that's the deal of a lifetime. I paid $1379 for my usa 494 deluxe 23 years ago.
These are absolutely incredible basses. You will be pleased

 

[murphy]

Love it....Lucky you!!!!

 

[Green Knight]

Jackpot, buddy!

 

[BassAgent]

Definitely a 44-94 for a steal. Great score, congrats!

 

[bassist4dalord]

Congrats! I only feel a little bad for the sap who probably sold it to GC for $500.00... But hey, times are tough for everyone and they probably didn't bat an eye at that offer.

I'm envious of your good fortune and I celebrate with you!

 

[MultiScaleMale]

The only possible bummer is if they had a 44-94 and a 44-02 and messed up the pics in the ad. But you can always get your money back from Guitar Center.

 

[DWA2469]

The only possible bummer is if they had a 44-94 and a 44-02 and messed up the pics in the ad. But you can always get your money back from Guitar Center.

Didn't the OP actually view it at the store?

 

[Berlingoff]

Didn't the OP actually view it at the store?

100% I played it in store over the weekend, and it was exactly as the photos in the ad showed. I am hoping that is what actually shows up today.

 

[Z-Bass]

That is indeed a great deal. I recently demoed a USA 44-94 and although the Skylines are close, there is something special about Lakland's USA necks. I almost couldn't put it down. Thought a good bit making some trades for it but hesitated. It was gone the next day.

Anyway, enjoy and let us know how it works out for you.

 

[LoTone]

I think you got a deal! If it is American made, at that price; it is a deal.