My 44-01 is VERY stable as well. Glad you are happy with the stability of your DJ-4
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JazznFunk
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yes... especially any of them with graphite reinforcement rods. That said, my -01 series basses (no graphite rods) - some of them going on 15+ years old now - are also insanely stable, and I've put them through a lot of hot and cold outdoor gigs over the years.
Sadly, I had to see my 55-94 and 55-01. Shattered my wrist in a mountain biking accident about 20 years ago and arthritis is starting to rear its ugly head in my left wrist, the 35" scale and neck just hurt my wrist too much. Switched over to Lull and, they're amazing basses, but they're not Laklands.
I still have 3-4 mousepads, a couple polishing cloths and half a dozen of the second cd we did
Not for me with my older US Laklands. Their necks seem slightly susceptible to weather changes, but not anything that would deter me from loving them. A small truss rod tweak a couple times a year is nothing to worry about when you're tightening it for one season and relaxing it for another, in small increments.
John, I still do a doubletake when I look over and see your profile pic with my logo in it, LOL!! I think I'll change my pic too. I love my Pedulla that I wanted for decades and finally got a few months back. But, it's time to change it.
Since I'm lazy, what size is the truss rod wrench? I need to order one and grind it off to be a shorty......
Boy... you ARE lazy LOL. Kidding!
Copied this from the Lakland FAQ page after a google search:
US series truss rod: 5/32”
US series bridge saddle height adjustment: 1/16”
Skyline series truss rod: 4mm
Skyline series bridge saddle height adjustment: 1.5mm
Cut the truss wrench with a Dremel. It cuts fast and makes pretty sparks. Then file the sharp bits off.
I really was being lazy, I know I have a 5/32" in a set, and likely several loose if I wanted to rummage around, but I just sat here and ordered it lol....I can make pretty sparks when it gets here. I'm assuming Carl used the same truss rod as well, probably a very safe bet.
Thanks JJ!!!!
Thanks JJ!!!!
Still have many of the stickers left!
If anyone wants some...PM me your address!
Mousepads all gone!
Yes for the most part....
I was surprised at a few basses I didn't pick up for a year ( covid year).... They were still on tune for the most part
Same with mine. It's had one trussrod adjustment in 14 years.
Peace,
SoundSupport
Happy to be back in the Lakland groove! Just picked up this new to me and mint 55-14. My first US Lakland. I’ve owned 5 Skylines. All were fantastic. These necks are truly special. Gave her a new set of HiBeams and tweaked the set up to my liking. Only 8.8lbs. My SR5 is 8.2lbs. My search is over. 
Well. I just bought myself a J-Sonic 5. Not that familiar with the model but reviews and videos were very good so… Curious how is compares or differs from my fave DJ5. I was drawn to the color as a nostalgic nod to my first real Fender Jazz in the early 80’s when I first started playing.
I want one of those in a 4 string
