Lakland Owners Group #69

[basspraiser]

This is my first post here!
I have a US JO4 from early 2000s and it is by far my all time favorite bass.

I am thinking of getting another US Lakland, a Bob Glaub (alder/rosewood) or a 4-94 (Ash/ebony). Any thoughts on which would be the best choice overall? Having already a JO what would be a better pair?

It all really depends on what you are after....a 4-64 is an excellent P bass. If you want that, go for the 4-64.
If you want or need more versatility, then a 4-94 is the answer.

Excellently done Basics vs variety.

Peace and Good luck!

Doug

PS - I have several active Lakies and find myself grabbing my 5564 basses more often than I thought I would...it really all depends on what we are playing that weekend.

 

[inthebassclef]

It all really depends on what you are after....a 4-64 is an excellent P bass. If you want that, go for the 4-64.
If you want or need more versatility, then a 4-94 is the answer.

Excellently done Basics vs variety.

Peace and Good luck!

Doug

PS - I have several active Lakies and find myself grabbing my 5564 basses more often than I thought I would...it really all depends on what we are playing that weekend.

I always grabbed the passive ones as well and thus why in the end I sold the 494

 

[Lovep]

I know getting both would be great but not possible at the moment

I know that the 4-94 is quite versatile but is it simply that, a "decent" P/J/Stingray as you mention?

I mean the Joe Osborn for example is an amazing Jazz bass with great tone. I know that the Bob Glaub is an equally amazing P. But how good is the 4-94/44-94?

I can only speak from a 5-string perspective, but given the choice between a US 55-60 (Jazz) and the 55-94, I would choose the US 55-60 every time. I love the simplicity of the 55-60 (V/T, V/T controls) vs onboard EQ. I also think the jazz bass sound is more of the sound I want (vintage jazz, no compromises), whereas the 55-94/-02 format is more a a jack of all trades (good Jazz sound, decent P sound, good-great Stingray). Having said that, if someone is a one bass person and wants a variety of sounds, the 55-94 may be the best route.

 

[Gougedeye]

I guess I don't really need my bass to sound exactly like any other bass. I don't only need a P-bass or Jazz. I'm not that picky, although I do have some appreciation for those who are...I only need and want basses that sound good and play great. I've went through stages of wanting a Precision or a Jazz or whatever, but guess what? When I played them and I asked my mates, "what did that sound like?" without fail,they said it sounded like me! I'm just not that sure that our listening audience is that discerning. Good luck with your choice. I hope you find a great one!

 

[Mohawk]

I can only speak from a 5-string perspective, but given the choice between a US 55-60 (Jazz) and the 55-94, I would choose the US 55-60 every time. I love the simplicity of the 55-60 (V/T, V/T controls) vs onboard EQ. I also think the jazz bass sound is more of the sound I want (vintage jazz, no compromises), whereas the 55-94/-02 format is more a a jack of all trades (good Jazz sound, decent P sound, good-great Stingray). Having said that, if someone is a one bass person and wants a variety of sounds, the 55-94 may be the best route.

I'm super happy with the passive 55-94 that I picked up last month. Especially now that I found that a different EQ on my bass heads works better for it than what is optimal for my passive 44-64 PJ. I definitely prefer the simplicity and tone of the passive basses. I don't have an active Lakland so I'm comparing that to an active Modulus with EMG pickups that I have. And to a passive Fender P with Fralin +5% overwound pickups, where the Lakland wins hands down. There are very few songs where I think an active would be best but YMMV.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

I know getting both would be great but not possible at the moment

I know that the 4-94 is quite versatile but is it simply that, a "decent" P/J/Stingray as you mention?

I mean the Joe Osborn for example is an amazing Jazz bass with great tone. I know that the Bob Glaub is an equally amazing P. But how good is the 4-94/44-94?

This is for the LH3 (Lakland brand) electronics, but it may help. Or it may not.

 

[Jamvan]

This is for the LH3 (Lakland brand) electronics, but it may help. Or it may not.

I love this dude's playing. I watched this many times before finally deciding on the 55-02 (after talking myself out of a 55-94). Then @Lovep had to go and sell my dream bass so I ended up with the 55-60 in VERY short order afterward buying it. Either way, my G.A.S. is satiated...for now.

 

[InnerBass]

It’s a P-bass fest at The Seattle Yacht Club tonight. At least in my neck of the woods
Rounds and Flats !!

 

[Snakeman1066]

Picked up this little beauty today...

 

[JEDI BASS]

I've went through stages of wanting a Precision or a Jazz or whatever, but guess what? When I played them and I asked my mates, "what did that sound like?" without fail,they said it sounded like me! I'm just not that sure that our listening audience is that discerning.

I’ve had similar experiences. In the past though, my bandmates have voiced a preference for humbucker equipped basses over jazz basses, when A/B’d. And, I have struggled to get a sound that excites me from a passive J.

There was a bassist in the audience, at one of my band’s shows recently. He talked to me between sets and said I had made up his mind for him.... he was buying Aguilar cabs. They ARE the best cabs I’ve owned. But, I’ve heard others say similar things when I played through a number of different brand cabs. It’s not the cab, the amp, the basses or the strings. It’s how the player coaxes their sound from their bass, strings, amps and cabs.

 

[Mohawk]

I’ve had similar experiences. In the past though, my bandmates have voiced a preference for humbucker equipped basses over jazz basses, when A/B’d. And, I have struggled to get a sound that excites me from a passive J.

There was a bassist in the audience, at one of my band’s shows recently. He talked to me between sets and said I had made up his mind for him.... he was buying Aguilar cabs. They ARE the best cabs I’ve owned. But, I’ve heard others say similar things when I played through a number of different brand cabs. It’s not the cab, the amp, the basses or the strings. It’s how the player coaxes their sound from their bass, strings, amps and cabs.

Good point. And I think any given bass player navigates through those factors to find and create the sounds they are looking for.

 

[deepestend]

Good point. And I think any given bass player navigates through those factors to find and create the sounds they are looking for.

Yep. You can’t just throw money at the problem! You have to put in some time and really listen to yourself.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Yep. You can’t just throw money at the problem! You have to put in some time and really listen to yourself.

Exactly! I’ve been on a kick lately, buying cheap old basses and gear, doing fretwork and refinishing the necks in oil, to make them feel and play like expensive basses. I just might get ballsy and play a show with a bass and rig that I’ve got less than $800 total invested in. The only thing I’d be worried about is the ‘77 Peavey amp.

 

[deepestend]

I like old peavey stuff.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Here’s the amp that I picked up locally for $160. I’ve got an original footswitch coming too, thanks to a TBer that knew I wanted one. I suppose it’s a sin to plug a Lakland up to such an amp.... but I’m a sinner and proud of it HAHA!!

 

[basspraiser]

View attachment 3007269 Here’s the amp that I picked up locally for $160. I’ve got an original footswitch coming too, thanks to a TBer that knew I wanted one. I suppose it’s a sin to plug a Lakland up to such an amp.... but I’m a sinner and proud of it HAHA!!

JJ....

OMG!!!

That was my FIRST amp!!!!

It had "permanent distortion/fuzz".....but I loved it...

The foot switch was pretty useless....

played it through a Music Man ported single 15 bottom...

 

[basspraiser]

GECKO LEATHER WORK OPENING!!!!

Today, I went to South Milwaukee to visit our own John "Gecko" who had his his GRAND OPENING for Gecko Leather works!!!

Exciting day!

Here are some pictures:

 

[basspraiser]

Here is the new business owner:

 

[basspraiser]

The guy below in the shorts is the Mayor of South Milwaukee.....John is to his right...John's wife is the lady on the far left of the picture....the person next to her is the business liaison....the person in charge of developing new business for South Milwaukee..

 

[basspraiser]

John's craftiness and talent was all over the room!

The day was busy and I ended up winning a leather belt (NO...NOT rigged! as my mother actually "won it")....and bought a few other things.

keep an eeye out for him on facebook and he will have a web site up soon.

geckoleatherworks