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Lakland Owners Group #68
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Wow! That looks like you have some work cut out for you. Cool deal regardless, have fun - I know I would.
Wow! That looks like you have some work cut out for you. Cool deal regardless, have fun - I know I would.
Definitely. I'm hoping Marcel can hook me up with a bridge. Everything else is easy to source.
There has to be someone that can make you one to match. Otherwise use an after market bridge.
You have to know a machinist.
Does anyone actually own a USA AJ 4 or 5? Even more curious if it's a color other than the red or charcoal. Also, does anyone think that Lakland got too ambitious on the price on those?
I saw an amber burst one at the plant when they first came out....it was really nice!
I think many US ones are getting fancy wood tops.
When you say ambitious....what do you mean? I think the skyline versions are about the same as a 5560....I have not priced out a US one....
I saw a REALLY cool AJ being built at the shop around Christmas...it was gonna be passive (which makes it even cooler IMO)
If I remember correctly...no top...black trans burst...a little different than the charcoal burst. It looked like it was gonna be sweet.
A church I've been involved with for quite a while puts on high production Christmas services every year. I've played in the last 3...they're now posting stuff from the 2013 services. There will be a few more in the days to come.
Here's the first song that I play on, a 7 minute medley http://vimeopro.com/substancechurch/christmas-2013/video/86373102
So be warned: It's church tunes, and there are lots of people and lights
not your most humble Christmas service, but it sure is a blast to put on! Oh, and LAKLAND CONTENT!
Here's the first song that I play on, a 7 minute medley http://vimeopro.com/substancechurch/christmas-2013/video/86373102
So be warned: It's church tunes, and there are lots of people and lights
not your most humble Christmas service, but it sure is a blast to put on! Oh, and LAKLAND CONTENT!
The US ones are over $4k stock. Seems over the top to me.
The price on the Skylines are fine I guess. The problem is that, unlike the 44-02 and 55-02, Lakland does not use the US electronics in the Skyline AJs. They use the cheap Bart MK-1, which is not good IMO.
I just haven't seen any US versions around and I suspect the high price is the primary reason.
A church I've been involved with for quite a while puts on high production Christmas services every year. I've played in the last 3...they're now posting stuff from the 2013 services. There will be a few more in the days to come.
Here's the first song that I play on, a 7 minute medley http://vimeopro.com/substancechurch/christmas-2013/video/86373102
So be warned: It's church tunes, and there are lots of people and lights
Nice Lee! Spinnin' wax too!
Were you running effects on your bass, or was that just good old fashioned tube breakup?
$3600 for the 4 and $3920 for the 5 according to Lakland.com, and I assume a dealer would give a discount. Not bad for a US Lakland J bass with the LH-3 and a figured top, IMO.
Bass Central has the list price at over $4k. Not sure what the street price would be.
I don't think Lakland sells a lot of them relatively speaking.
I don't think Lakland sells a lot of them relatively speaking.
If you're (and I don't specifically mean you, Greg) willing to pay for a new bass, then maybe this is a decent price. It also relative to your income and/or perception of value. I think it's silly to pay that much money for an instrument when you can locate a similar-enough one for less that's been gently used (even less for one that's been heavily used like Old Joe).
I also admit that if you want an instrument made to your specifications by a top tier manufacturer, you'll pay for it...and I think you should have to pay extra.
Ramblings from the cobwebs and spiders in between my ears...
If ever there was a bass that should be $4k, I'm inclined to believe Lakland can produce it and impart $4k worth of value into it!
Do you know people aren't buying them, or are you saying that because you're not seeing them on the used market?
Lack of a product on the used market doesn't indicate poor sales in the new market. In fact, it could mean that people are holding on to them because they love them.
Lack of a product on the used market doesn't indicate poor sales in the new market. In fact, it could mean that people are holding on to them because they love them.
Let's say I know from someone in the know.
If you know otherwise, do tell.
It's nothing against Lakland - I own two US Lakies and love them.
I just don't see the AJ as a $4k (or nearly $4k) bass.
If you know otherwise, do tell.
It's nothing against Lakland - I own two US Lakies and love them.
I just don't see the AJ as a $4k (or nearly $4k) bass.
So you were quoting list price? Come on, man! We all know that is meaningless.
The prices I quoted above are MAP, which is what Lakland lists on its site.
The prices for the 44-AJ and the 55-AJ exactly match the prices of a 4-94 and 55-94 with Deluxe tops. Both the -94 and AJ series have the LH-3, two pickups and a quilted top, so I'd say the AJs are priced right where they should be. And Lakland sells plenty of the 94s.
I think the issue is that Lakland isn't known for active Js and is thus having a tough time breaking into that market.
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