Lakland Owners Group #69

[bradjonesbass]

I had the same question on my 44-02 deluxe with roasted maple neck - upon inquiry, I think it was the dealer or Lakland themselves that mentioned to me that they were 'limited' editions.. I took that to mean they produce a limited amount and whoever gets them for resale gets them.

Yes, and Sweetwater gets a fair number of them, although Lakland hasn't been immune to the supply chain problems every other bass manufacturer importing instruments from Indonesia and China has been dealing with the last 3 years. It's better, but it's still going on.

 

[bradjonesbass]

^ last 2 posts. Just trying to sculpt also. Just to my taste from what is inherent in the current generation of the Bart pups. As AR Soundman said I end up running flat most of the time with the JE Uni. Just simply different choices, all good though depending on your tastes.

Try the DR Legen

55-02/94 FRETLESS owners:

What strings do you like on your bass? I have chromes on mine, but I'm not sold. Thinking of putting my pure blues back on, or maybe TI flats.

What do you use/ recommend? I'm looking for good MWAAAHHH.

Try the DR Legend Flatwounds. Phenomenal strings. I've been extremely satisfied with them. They can go from dull thuddy P-Bass Jamerson to a wide open tone and respond to subtle changes in settings extremely well.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

So I took my 44-02 out to a jam with some friends yesterday. I usually bring my DJ-4 but wanted to see how the 44-02 plays in a band context and also wearing it for three hours. It did not disappoint.

 

[JB Player]

Nice Thom!

 

[MaxSpinrun]

Nice jam pic Thom!

 

[Z-Bass]

So I took my 44-02 out to a jam with some friends yesterday. I usually bring my DJ-4 but wanted to see how the 44-02 plays in a band context and also wearing it for three hours. It did not disappoint.

Nice action shot! The grain on that natural finish is really nice and the pickguard does add a nice aesthetic touch. Any observations compared to the DJ4 that stood out to you?

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Nice action shot! The grain on that natural finish is really nice and the pickguard does add a nice aesthetic touch. Any observations compared to the DJ4 that stood out to you?

I’ve always found the DJ-4 very comfortable to play. The neck is fantastic. Slim at the nut but a nice thickness front to back. And for standing, it just hangs perfectly on a strap for playing. And I’ve always preferred a maple fretboard. I find it easier to see the side markings when needed. And it looks great.

The 44-02 is almost a pound lighter, so that makes it very comfortable. The neck just feels so comfortable in my hands. It’s thicker at the nut but not by much. And tone wise, it has a punch that I find the DJ-4 lacks. I set the tone before playing and left it. I didn’t want to be tweaking knobs throughout the night.

It’s been my go to bass when recording and playing at home, but the DJ-4 has been my band playing bass.

 

[JEDI BASS]

I’ve always found, for me anyways, that the 44 body shape is the most comfortable of all shapes.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Nice action shot! The grain on that natural finish is really nice and the pickguard does add a nice aesthetic touch. Any observations compared to the DJ4 that stood out to you?

Oh one more observation. I like how it looks. This is the first “action” photo of me playing it. The DJ-4 looks long. The 44-02 looks nicely proportioned and the natural wood looks nice against the black.

As a reference, I don’t know of any professional players who play this. I’ve seen David Hood play his 44-94 cherryburst with The Waterboys but that’s it. Of course there are plenty of pictures of players playing Jazz style basses, including Adam Clayton playing a DJ-4 (which is why I got mine). So to see one in action, it does look cool.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Oh one more observation. I like how it looks. This is the first “action” photo of me playing it. The DJ-4 looks long. The 44-02 looks nicely proportioned and the natural wood looks nice against the black.

As a reference, I don’t know of any professional players who play this. I’ve seen David Hood play his 44-94 cherryburst with The Waterboys but that’s it. Of course there are plenty of pictures of players playing Jazz style basses, including Adam Clayton playing a DJ-4 (which is why I got mine). So to see one in action, it does look cool.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

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So that is who Scheff is. Thanks.

 

[Holdsg]

Jason, son of Jerry Scheff (who the Lakland bass model is named after, and was Elvis primary bass player during the heyday)

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Jason, son of Jerry Scheff (who the Lakland bass model is named after, and was Elvis primary bass player during the heyday)

Ah, thanks!!

 

[JEDI BASS]

That bright red 44-94 with black hardware and plain ebony board is so sick!! Ugh! Making me want to place a custom order!

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Jason, son of Jerry Scheff (who the Lakland bass model is named after, and was Elvis primary bass player during the heyday)

also played on several Doors tracks. legendary player

 

[PeeeBass]

That bright red 44-94 with black hardware and plain ebony board is so sick!! Ugh! Making me want to place a custom order!View attachment 5326271

Didn't he play 35" scale 4 strings?

 

[JEDI BASS]

Didn't he play 35" scale 4 strings?

I didn’t recall. But, after looking at the pic, and seeing how the bridge is further back, I’d say that YES that’s a 35” scale bass… a 45-94.

 

[Joeykun]

Cool 55-OS on the Newsletter today!!

 

[ejschultz]

Cool 55-OS on the Newsletter today!!
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I’m still trying to figure out how to get the newsletter…

 

[MaxSpinrun]

I contacted them and asked to be added. I can’t remember if I called or emailed them with the request. That was a long time ago. For me communication with Lakland has always been quick and thorough. Never have had any problems. A pleasure to deal with.