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Just when I was about to ask for some Lakland “P” bass content… very cool.
I’m really wanting to add a 44-64 to the toolbox. Yes I know you can get close with a Jazz (and I really like my 44-60 Skyline custom) but it’s not the same. Due to the pots and wiring, the sound isn’t the same a genuine simple p-bass circuit ( no I don’t want an added bridge pickup on it) as many have pointed out, nor is the handling and non-asymmetrical body… and I want that sound for certain things. That and I’ve never owned a P variant before. And the intend is to have flat wounds on it.
I’m really wanting to add a 44-64 to the toolbox. Yes I know you can get close with a Jazz (and I really like my 44-60 Skyline custom) but it’s not the same. Due to the pots and wiring, the sound isn’t the same a genuine simple p-bass circuit ( no I don’t want an added bridge pickup on it) as many have pointed out, nor is the handling and non-asymmetrical body… and I want that sound for certain things. That and I’ve never owned a P variant before. And the intend is to have flat wounds on it.
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Agreed- as primarily an active 5 string player, I was quite shocked at how much fun (and how well I played) on a p (F*nder Pino) with flats this last Tuesday at a local jam. Got lots of compliments too. Almost like that design has stood the test of time for a reason
I had my girlfriend pick the bass I was going to use for the first festival gig of the year with my ABBA tribute. She picked my USA Joe Osborn. Couldn't have picked a better bass. What an amazing instrument.
Did some more recording with my band and fell back in love with my DJ-4. My 44-02 was coming across a little hot, so I gave the DJ-4 a try. It was like putting on a pair of old jeans. So comfortable to play and the tone was just perfect.
Great looker!
That was supposed to be the original LOG bass!
After we changed our mind he wasn't sure about the natural DJ.....I convinced him to do it.... As far as I know there were 3 orders...so 90(?) total!
Agreed- as primarily an active 5 string player, I was quite shocked at how much fun (and how well I played) on a p (F*nder Pino) with flats this last Tuesday at a local jam. Got lots of compliments too. Almost like that design has stood the test of time for a reason
It does help that that particular model is a $5k custom shop bass. You won’t find that type of playability throughout their whole lineup - trust me, I tried.
I'm not arguing that- it is a nice bass
It was! Playing with those guys is always great fun.
I'm not arguing that- it is a nice bass
I wonder how it compares to a US Series 44-64. It’s more than a grand cheaper (assuming no to minimal upgrades). I haven’t played either. I’ve played plenty of CS F-brand basses and I own a US Series 44-60. I know which I like better (hint: the one I own).
I've never played a US 4464 but have multiple US 5564 models.
They blow every fender I've played out of the water.
That being said... I've never played a CS .... So I'm probably not the person to compare.... But I'm always good at giving my opinion ( just ask my wife
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They blow every fender I've played out of the water.
That being said... I've never played a CS .... So I'm probably not the person to compare.... But I'm always good at giving my opinion ( just ask my wife
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When it comes to something like a basic Precision bass it usually just comes down to the specs you prefer. I happen to prefer the neck profile on the Glaub (not positive how different the 44-64 profile is) to most Fender Precisions. Same with preferring the oil finish to gloss or satin finishes. USA Fender and CS quality is pretty high so I won't comment on who's making the absolute best. Follow the specs.
Obviously every one has their preferences- my ‘99 55-94 is my #1 bass -over several others, some more expensive- but I only have had one US 44-64, which had a thinner (front to back) neck than usual, it didn’t do it for me (I had BG5 #7 and that may have been the BEST neck I’ve ever played). I had a CS ‘61 jazz (I got it used) and that didn’t do it for me either, traded it for a Pino which I dug, but sold it because GAS. This is my 2nd one, I remember liking the neck on the other one better, but this one’s a little heavier (still under 9lbs) and balances better.
I also had JO #47, that was a great bass, but I don’t need an4 string jazz, so I traded it towards a new build. The guy that bought it ended up selling it to GC, I would have bought it back for what I’m guessing they paid him.
It would be fun to get a bunch of FSO basses together to compare and contrast (and no hurt feelings). I won’t say that FCS basses are better than US Laklands, but I do dig the Pinos. The previous Pino I took to Carl Pedigo to get rid of some fret sprout and do a set up, he told me that one was a great bass.
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A Lakie Pino fretless is on the " looooooong list of potential builds" for me fur shur!
I always seem to get a better signal when recording with a passive instrument. My 44-02 wants to distort when I record it, however the other day I switched to the back coil on the M pickup and then slightly backed down the Bass EQ as it has too much bass recorded it seems. Sounded a lot better, of course my home recording setup isn't the greatest so maybe that's a large part of it.
But I don't doubt that DJ-4 sounds good recorded!
I love blue basses
I love quilt top
I love gold hardware...
Oh
My
My
My
I'm in deep lust!
