Lakland DJ v. Spector EuroNT

go to laklands site they have soundclips of there basses heres the link http://lakland.com/audio.htm

 

The Lakland will have a much thinner neck than a Spector, so your preference there will make a big difference. Also the Lakland would have smaller frets than the Spector which you may prefer or not. I discovered that I really like the thin neck and smallish frets, but that's just me.

Sound-wise, I have a Lakland DJ and find the passive p/u 's to be very dynamic and far more veratile than you'd expect from a passive setup. The Spectors I've heard sound really nice and are quite punchy, good for rock and metal. The Spector will also give you active electronics if you like that sort of tone control. Quality on both instruments is top-notch.

 

I just sold a Spector Euro and am buying a DJ. I loved the Spector growl and sound but the neck was just a little too thick front to back for me. Both are great basses so it really depends on what kind of sound you want. Since you can't try them out, I would probably base my choice on what has felt good to me in the past. I always loved jazz basses, but the bodies were too big and clunky. The DJ has a smaller body,which takes care of that. All in all, they're both very nice basses. Very comparable.

 

No experience with a Spector, but I can sing the praises of the DJ as the other guys here have.......the Lakland site will give you some good sound bites to listen too!

Good luck!

Peace:

Doug

 

To me there are 2 options, Sadoswsky or Lakland, the best basses in the world

 

You forgot Spectors LOL

I think the music you're playing will dictate your choice more than anything. The stock DJ is gonna be somewhere in the ballpark of your classic jazz sound and feel. Kind of the Swiss Army Knife of the bass world. The Spector has a more niche tone. Definitely modern in flavor with a lot of growl and punch that cuts through any mix. So if you're playing something where you want a more supportive role in the overall sound, the DJ is probably better, whereas if you want to stand out more the Spector will probably be better. Just one man's opinion anyways...both great basses.

 

Not being able to play these 2 basses is a real crap shoot. It's a lot like saying "Which one of 2 bicycles will I like better based on everyones opinion????" and not being able to ride either one. No one can tell you how a bass is going to feel in your hands, sound to your ears, or respond to your touch anymore than they can tell you which one you'll like better. Don't buy anything without first playing it.

 

Do you people just have really small hands? I'm a big guy with some giant bear paws but I've never felt that much of a difference between a P, a J, a Spector, a Warwick, a Lakland, etc. Yes, there were slight differences but not much. Guess it affects people with smaller hands more.

 

I think that's probably right. It all depends on palm to finger ratio, what you feel comfortable playing, and maybe your playing style I would imagine. I feel the most difference between front to back thickness rather than nut width.

 

I have noticed that the Spector Legends have a thinner neck front to back than the Euros. I'm going to buy one of those and just change the electronics.

 

My legend 6 is practically flat on the back. Very comfortable.

 

Yeah I know, which is such a bummer. I SO wanted to love my Euro, and I did love the sound, but the neck was just too chunky for me. I could play it, but I didn't have any finesse, you know?

 

Which is even more of a bummer since they ain't cheap! LOL! I figure it's probably the reinforcing bars they put in the neck that makes it a bit thicker. Kind of the problem with Warmoth necks as well, I hear.