Lakland 44-64 vs Fender P vs DJ4??

[jwitzend]

I'm struggling... Narrowing next bass down to these 3. Love the looks of the Lakland 44-64's vs the Fender P, but ultimately am more interested in quality tone. Like American Elite P basses but they are pricey. Also have been eyeballing a used Lakland DJ4 w/ John East Retro 01 preamp. Unfortunately unable the get hands on. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

I'm struggling... Narrowing next bass down to these 3. Love the looks of the Lakland 44-64's vs the Fender P, but ultimately am more interested in quality tone. Like American Elite P basses but they are pricey. Also have been eyeballing a used Lakland DJ4 w/ John East Retro 01 preamp. Unfortunately unable the get hands on. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Fender American Professional Precision Bass .. excellent finish, super clear P bass tone (60s reminiscent) ...

 

[Snakeman1066]

having picked up three Laklands in the past two years my vote is for Lakland...I own 4 Fenders and the Laklands are simply better instruments all around...not to mention matching head-stocks for the win

 

[Pet Sounds]

Are you talking about Skyline Laklands, or the U.S. version? I hugged a (Korean/Fralins) Skyline Duck Dunn for a decade after using a USA Fender Precision Bass for a decade. I'd say the quality was comparable, But I came home to Fender a few years ago.

 

[PotsdamBass8]

The elite P has PJ pickups, right? I’d say listen to some examples of PJ basses. It might be that you like the pickup config more than the jazz basses, which means you should probably look at other PJ basses if the price is a problem.