When I ordered my 44-64 US Classic, I asked for a Tort guard over a white one, Lakland said “no worries at all”, (although one after the fact may well have a cost).
55-64 next I think and I’m done.
Cheers
Si
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When I ordered my 44-64 US Classic, I asked for a Tort guard over a white one, Lakland said “no worries at all”, (although one after the fact may well have a cost).
55-64 next I think and I’m done.
Cheers
Si
I don't recall what number I am as I just rejoined TB..but here she is.
Post of the day! LmaoGreat bass! Done??
Yep... I've been working with Lakland. They're making one for me. Really great people, top notch CS!
This looks familiar...
Lakland USA 55-63 Jazz Bass 2017 Jade | gumball's Gear Depot
And icymi on the fb
Lakland USA 55-63 Jazz Bass 2017 Jade | gumball's Gear Depot
And icymi on the fb
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HMM.....I see Jade is on the block again....wonder why????
Not going after her again....not gunna...um um....not prudent....
oh - that '94 '94 ! killer.
Not going after her again....not gunna...um um....not prudent....
oh - that '94 '94 ! killer.
Happy Easter! Here’s our stage this morning
Last night’s rig. The hb30 was just back from the tech and in top form.
The new PG arrived today from Lakland. Big thanks to the folks over at Lakland for their help and awesome service. The fit is perfect and the red tort looks amazing!
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Hey all, skyline dj5, skyline duck dunn owner here. I’m considering scooping up a 55-94 in trade from a guy. I had a 5502 around 2009 that was pretty nice but didn’t blow me away in terms of feel and fit/finish. Is a US 55-94 going to feel better in my hands than the 02? My understanding is that the electronics are identical. Just wondering if the neck feel is gonna be a little more svelte than the skyline, not more slim but more well crafted. Any info on the 02 vs the 94 would be very appreciated! And here’s a my skylines... 
the DJ5 has Nordstrands and an east j-tone. Both are seriously killing.
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USA will feel better. Whether that’s worth the extra snoot is completely up to you.
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It’s being offered as a straight trade for something I have in the classifieds. I played a very early 5594 with Bart’s that knocked my socks off, and then owned a skyline 5502 that was ok but nothing amazing. This one is a Hanson loaded 5594, just trying to gauge how it will feel, but I know it’s all down to the individual piece
The neck will feel nicer as it doesn’t have the poly satin finish. It won’t be any more “svelt”. It will have a higher build quality and be a nicer instrument but won’t play or sound any different, if that makes sense
US Laklands are very consistent in that all of them will have that amazing feel. I've only had a couple Skylines that were keepers, but they were sold eventually. I started off (my first Lakland) with a '99-ish Bart loaded 55-94. And, that set the bar very high!
I no longer buy Skylines. Get the 55-94!!!
All my US Laklands have played better than all but 2 Skylines I've had, which is around 10. I'm guessing I've had 20+ US by now. I have not owned a Skyline since they started PLEKing them. So, that probably makes them play much better than the ones I've experienced.
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It will feel great....
Trust us....
What are you thinking of trading?
Trading a Roscoe fretless 4 for it. I’d love to keep the Roscoe but I’m not playing enough fretless to justify it and really need a great feeling and sounding workhorse for my main gig. I think the deal is done!
