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Honestly I don't see a HUGE difference in used prices between the Classic and USA 44-64's. I think its because people aren't willing to spend hundreds more for what equates to small hardware upgrades. I would put them both in the $1800-2100 range. You can sometimes find a Classic a bit lower if you watch and wait.
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Feels like 2009 here tonight
thinking I need me a new leather strap!!
Wow-miss her. It was a Skyline DJ5 blue…Marty Bell refinished and I modded. It was a great sounding bass. Sold it to a guy in SF. I've a few more picks
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I saw this on Reverb(no affiliation with seller, who is not mentioned...)
Skyline, Gold hardware. It said coming September 2024
Violet-Burst over Spalt
Skyline, Gold hardware. It said coming September 2024
Violet-Burst over Spalt
So you filled the front route contrail cavity and had it rear routed?
yep, made a template and slotted in and bondo on the front. And made a black plastic one same shaped for the back.
I still have some of the testers…
Oh this has my interest piqued. And the wife says it look gorgeous. Hmm.
Well then.... Decision has been made...
Sweetwater has them for preorder:
Lakland 55-02 Deluxe Bass Guitar - Violet Burst with Maple Fingerboard
Lakland 55-02 Deluxe Bass Guitar - Violet Burst with Maple Fingerboard
They’ve got the 44-02 as well. The back is all black. I’m disappointed in that. Thought it would be a burst as well. I like to see the wood grain. That’s what kept me from buying a 44-02 sunburst deluxe with the quilted top. I know it’s just the back, but it should be just as nice as the front.
Was also hoping the fretboard was ebony. It says rosewood. And the color is less vibrant on the Sweetwater pics. Hmm. I’ll wait and see.
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I agree on the solid color backs... But that's how they keep the prices down I guess
$2k after taxes doesn’t buy much these days unfortunately.
The sales engineer in that link is my guy at Sweetwater, Nich Magnani. He is great quick to respond, not pushy, doesn’t blow up my phone and is very knowledgeable. Great guy. That is a very special bass, but I’m not feelin the purple.
I agree. I'm not sold on the finish myself.
But I will agree that Sweetwater is absolutely awesome.
They are the dealer of choice for many churches including mine.
They do a great job of assisting you without overselling.
I would really like to get to Sweet Waters Summer festival someday.
