I am choosing between an used Lakland 44-02 deluxe (4string) and New LTD Surveyor 405 (5string) I never played 5string, but would like to try, coz I usually cover larc~en~ciel which require quite alot 5string (although still can be played on a 4string bass) The used lakland is deluxe sunburst with maple FB ($985 shipped) New ESP LTD Surveyor 405 is quited blue top (I WANT THIS COLOR) with maple FB, EMG PUP ($650 Shipped) I would like to have a very comfort neck and excellent fretwork. But I would like to have a blue maple top for my taste.
Get the ESP, it's nice and you like the top. It's all about what you like. It's got EMG pickups, which are nice, and an EMG pre-amp + coil splitting. Go for it.
If go for LTD, i will replace Neck PUP to a Jazz bass soapbar which similar to Lakland combination (I like jazz bass sound) There will be $100+
Hey, after having this bass for a few months, how do you like it? I was considering getting the Surveyor 415..how does that bass compare to the 405? There's a great difference in price, so I am curious. This one is only 499... a good deal? http://backstage.musiciansfriend.com/Bass/Electric-Bass/5-String-Electric-Bass/LTD-SURVEYOR-415-Quilted-Maple-5-String-Electric-Bass-Guitar.site1prod620053.product
I loved the LTD I played. The bridge pup was really really bright though, you HAD to mix in a bit of the neck pup (yes I understand how to work the preamp, no matter what it was still real bright). I've never played the lakland though.
I agree with Tommy.. The LTD basses is a bright sounding bass. My vote is for the 44-02 but I'm a bit biased..
Lakland. Much classier instrument that will work well for all styles if you ever want to move out of the J-rock genre.
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