Lakland Owners Group #69

[MaxSpinrun]

Sure! That's the "default" pre for the DJ.

I know some people have used an Audere pre in the DJ as well with good success. I have an Audere in my 44-01 and a East MM pre in my Ray, both high quality pres.

 

[mikeGJ]

I heard from the seller. He had a 55-02 for sale as well and those are the specs for that one. He just copied and pasted it for the 44-02.

Its not common for a Skyline to be that light but its not impossible and I have seen other listings of ones that were around that weight. The scale and radius are just incorrect specs.

Also, Skyline 55-02 has CF in the neck, 44-02 does not. Early -02's had US pickups and electronics, so maybe true, but I doubt the whole spec listing is "true".

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Also, Skyline 55-02 has CF in the neck, 44-02 does not. Early -02's had US pickups and electronics, so maybe true, but I doubt the whole spec listing is "true".

He updated the posting to reflect the true specs of a 44-02. Very different from a 55-02.

Haha, now I just need to decide if I want a 44-02. Already have a DJ-4 and love it.

 

[Jamvan]

I know some people have used an Audere pre in the DJ as well with good success. I have an Audere in my 44-01 and a East MM pre in my Ray, both high quality pres.

I had a beautiful DJ4 that my ear just wouldn't bond with due to the baked in scooped sound. To try and counter, I went the route of installing an Audere 4 band which helped fatten the tone but not enough. Even threw in my favorite set of pickups but ended up sending it down the road.

But boy was she a looker...

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

I had a beautiful DJ4 that my ear just wouldn't bond with due to the baked in scooped sound. To try and counter, I went the route of installing an Audere 4 band which helped fatten the tone but not enough. Even threw in my favorite set of pickups but ended up sending it down the road.

But boy was she a looker...
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Oh wow!!! What a finish! Is that green on the backside with a black stripe? Gorgeous!

 

[Jamvan]

Oh wow!!! What a finish! Is that green on the backside with a black stripe? Gorgeous!

It was a Marty Bell special; seafoam "bound" body with silver pinstriping over a translucent white finish.

It was a beautiful looking bass that I think about often but unfortunately played rarely. The guy I sold it to ended up selling it and I came across it again on Reverb about a year later and almost bought it back.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Beautiful paint job! I like the pickup cover. Hmm, maybe I’ll add one to mine.

 

[Joeykun]

I'm just curious what their set list is.

Here are some of the Journey songs we play. We can’t play them all in one night since we do Foreigner as well. But, our sets are Journey heavy!

Escape
Ask The Lonely
Who’s Crying Now
Send Her My Love
Wheel In The Sky
I’ll Be Alright Without You
Separate Ways
Be Good To Yourself
Lights/Stay Awhile
Faithfully
Stone In Love
Anyway You Want It
Only The You
Girl Can’t Help It
Open Arms
Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’
Don’t Stop Believing
Oh Sherrie (Steve Perry)

 

[MaxSpinrun]

I had a beautiful DJ4 that my ear just wouldn't bond with due to the baked in scooped sound. To try and counter, I went the route of installing an Audere 4 band which helped fatten the tone but not enough. Even threw in my favorite set of pickups but ended up sending it down the road.

But boy was she a looker...
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That is beautiful, unique, definitely not run of the mill! Surprising pup change did not give you the tone you were after. Now there are so many pups to choose from.

 

[Jamvan]

That is beautiful, unique, definitely not run of the mill! Surprising pup change did not give you the tone you were after. Now there are so many pups to choose from.

That’s what was so frustrating about owning it. I chalked it up (likely erroneously) to the body size not having enough meat to get the mid punch and growl I prefer.

My 55-60’s do not suffer from the same lack of mids however.

 

[basspraiser]

Here are some of the Journey songs we play. We can’t play them all in one night since we do Foreigner as well. But, our sets are Journey heavy!

Escape
Ask The Lonely
Who’s Crying Now
Send Her My Love
Wheel In The Sky
I’ll Be Alright Without You
Separate Ways
Be Good To Yourself
Lights/Stay Awhile
Faithfully
Stone In Love
Anyway You Want It
Only The You
Girl Can’t Help It
Open Arms
Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’
Don’t Stop Believing
Oh Sherrie (Steve Perry)

Thx.. Forgot about the Foreigner covers!

2 great great bands!

 

[basspraiser]

He updated the posting to reflect the true specs of a 44-02. Very different from a 55-02.

Haha, now I just need to decide if I want a 44-02. Already have a DJ-4 and love it.

Yes yes you do

 

[basspraiser]

It was a Marty Bell special; seafoam "bound" body with silver pinstriping over a translucent white finish.

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It was a beautiful looking bass that I think about often but unfortunately played rarely. The guy I sold it to ended up selling it and I came across it again on Reverb about a year later and almost bought it back.

That is unique and gorgeous

 

[basspraiser]

Here are some of the Journey songs we play. We can’t play them all in one night since we do Foreigner as well. But, our sets are Journey heavy!

Escape
Ask The Lonely
Who’s Crying Now
Send Her My Love
Wheel In The Sky
I’ll Be Alright Without You
Separate Ways
Be Good To Yourself
Lights/Stay Awhile
Faithfully
Stone In Love
Anyway You Want It
Only The You
Girl Can’t Help It
Open Arms
Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’
Don’t Stop Believing
Oh Sherrie (Steve Perry)

Question... Do you play bass on Separate Ways? I hear it's all keys but I think there's a great bass part in there!

 

[basspraiser]

Thanksgiving blessings to all the LOGgers and your families

 

[Holdsg]

thank you Doude! all the best to all the Lakland brothers and sisters.

 

[Joeykun]

Question... Do you play bass on Separate Ways? I hear it's all keys but I think there's a great bass part in there!

Oh yeah, Bass all the way. Nothing like an open “E”!

 

[basspraiser]

Oh yeah, Bass all the way. Nothing like an open “E”!

 

[halfwound121]

Question... Do you play bass on Separate Ways? I hear it's all keys but I think there's a great bass part in there!

Instruments unplugged, but bass player present and acting like he's in the mix. Hard to get past the haircuts...reminds me of one I had back then.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Instruments unplugged, but bass player present and acting like he's in the mix. Hard to get past the haircuts...reminds me of one I had back then.

I remember when Beavis & Butthead were mocking that video… it’s so cheesy and ‘80s, but it’s still a great song…