I can agree with this. All I played were actives until I got my first lakland....then I was all passive, until my new band made me need an active...lol. The 55-02 sounds pretty darn good passive too.
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I can agree with this. All I played were actives until I got my first lakland....then I was all passive, until my new band made me need an active...lol. The 55-02 sounds pretty darn good passive too.
Yep, its only the aesthetics sucking me into the DJ5.
Ill see how much of a hit I take on my new Avatar cab, and then see where it goes from there.
Either way, Im going to save for one of Atkinsons refins.. I want something special like Marcus'!
Also, realize that the DJ5 neck is the only one that is different than the other Lakland fivers. It's a tad narrower at the nut, and a little thicker front to back. Still very comfy, just a little different.
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If the LOG bass doesn't happen in the near future, I'll be adding a 55-07 to fulfill my occasional active needs....
Just saw some Lakie goodness on the Today show, a nice 55-94 backing up Natasha Bedingfield. Horrible mix, but it sure looks good.
It's currently on hold (and not finalized), but if we can get the number of commitments up near thirty, it will move forward.
If I were to get a DJ5, how hard would it be to put an active preamp into it? I dont think I could do it myself, but would it be a hard task?
Im just keeping my options open, as the DJ5 has quite possibly the nicest, and funkiest, aesthetics of any bass right now.
IMO.
Im just keeping my options open, as the DJ5 has quite possibly the nicest, and funkiest, aesthetics of any bass right now.
IMO.
If you went with the Audere, it is SUPER simple. No soldering at all, plus it sounds great.
Hm.. Thanks for the heads up!
Ill keep my eyes peeled. I just hope my new Avatar doesnt set me back more than expected!
You peepz seen this Lakland on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230362146303
Gawd, that bass looks hott... it claims to be a 55-07 but I do not know anything about that model. Any enlightenment here folks, why would it need a coil tap if the bridge pickup only has one set of coils?
Peace,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230362146303
Gawd, that bass looks hott... it claims to be a 55-07 but I do not know anything about that model. Any enlightenment here folks, why would it need a coil tap if the bridge pickup only has one set of coils?
Peace,
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I apologize for my ignorance, but are they close to finalizing it? My committment will depend on what I am buying...lol
There is negative comments?
Great great choice!!
You peepz seen this Lakland on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230362146303
Gawd, that bass looks hott... it claims to be a 55-07 but I do not know anything about that model. Any enlightenment here folks, why would it need a coil tap if the bridge pickup only has one set of coils?
Peace,
The ChiSonics in the 4-07/5-07 basses are humbuckers, with a coil tap to switch both to single coil mode.
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He is none other than the great "buffordbass" (applause). He is a legend in these parts as he has owned every lakland ever made...not every type of lakland...but EVERY LAKLAND!!!!
and you will not find a more trustworthy and good guy to deal with. He is a superstar for real
... and here I thought I was only a legend in my own mind...
Thanks Aaron... I think...
Yeah, that kind of makes my point. I don't consider them an upgrade. They are just different, and happen to cost more. An upgrade to me is going from something that is "not so good" to something better, either in terms of quality or tonal difference. The Chi's aren't higher quality, they just sound different. So they could be an upgrade or downgrade, depending on the person.
I wouldn't mind having the Chi's in a Glaub, but in my 55-02? No way!
There's a thread or four on the LOG site. I'm thinking if we did a BG5 in a standard color (3tsb), with a P p/u, with a twist to make it special (black blocks on a maple neck- something never done before on a Lakie fiver), it would be a home run.
Good point, and disclaimer...no I have not. All the listening I've done to the clips, along with the general descriptions don't fit the tonal profile I'm looking for. I can see how some like them better. My guess is I would like them as well, but probably not as much as the Lakland pups. In a Glaub or a Decade, then absolutely!
I would put money down for that right now! HOTT! I need one of your photoshop guys to make that a reality for me! That would be my new desktop....woohoo
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