I’m lucky enough to own a Lined Fretless 55-94 and a fretted one. The necks are exceptional. I could not afford a new Lakland at todays prices.
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1.6" with a slight V, even the fret board has a slight taper. Owned lots of basses, but never had anything with a neck as good as this one.
I made an offer of $2000 on the 2010 44-94 in tobaccoburst quilted top that I was interested in and it was accepted. Lol, I've never paid that much for a bass! Someone talk me out of it!
Oh, and here's a picture.
Oh, and here's a picture.
Buy once, cry once!
That’s a beaut! If you think of it as an investment, it’ll ease your mind. It’s a very rare exception when a US 94 falls below that price point so if it doesn’t work, you can sell it to me.
I made the deal. Driving to New Jersey to pick it up. I’ll post pictures when I get back home. Lol, and my wife has been very supportive.
The problem is only buying once
Best $2k you have every spent!
Haha so true!!!The problem is only buying once
It’s in the car making its trip home. For a 2010 it’s in pristine shape. And very smooth sale. Previous owner was very nice.
Very nice, fingerboard is stunning.
MAN!!! I thought my spalted maple 44-01 was pretty, but this thing is stunning. Nice score
Nice one, Thom. Been almost 7 years since I splurged and bought my '98 4-94 for a price similar to yours. I haven't had a single moment of regret and I hope the same for you!
It’s allll about the 1.6 US necks, sooooo good to play.
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OK, so here are my first impressions between my 2010 Lakland 44-94 and 2007 Lakland 44-02.
As other have pointed out, it comes down to craftsmanship and detail. Quality of wood is better and so is the hardware. The 44-02 is an excellent bass, but I was able to get a 44-94 for $2000 and couldn't pass that up. It is certainly worth it. The neck is simply amazing - thin, beautiful satin finish and so easy to play. And the birdseye maple inlays are just beautiful.
What I didn't expect was the differences in hardware. I didn't realize that the 44-94 had all chrome, not the polished aluminum like on the Skyline series. And the cavity in the 44-94 is a work of art, fully shielded with copper foil rather than shielding paint. The knobs, even though they are smaller, feel beefier.
Here are some side by side pictures. I hope this helps anyone making the same decision I made. The 44-02 is the three tone sunburst, the 44-94 is the quilted top tobaccoburst.
As other have pointed out, it comes down to craftsmanship and detail. Quality of wood is better and so is the hardware. The 44-02 is an excellent bass, but I was able to get a 44-94 for $2000 and couldn't pass that up. It is certainly worth it. The neck is simply amazing - thin, beautiful satin finish and so easy to play. And the birdseye maple inlays are just beautiful.
What I didn't expect was the differences in hardware. I didn't realize that the 44-94 had all chrome, not the polished aluminum like on the Skyline series. And the cavity in the 44-94 is a work of art, fully shielded with copper foil rather than shielding paint. The knobs, even though they are smaller, feel beefier.
Here are some side by side pictures. I hope this helps anyone making the same decision I made. The 44-02 is the three tone sunburst, the 44-94 is the quilted top tobaccoburst.
I just wanted to thank everyone who helped me make my decision to purchase the 2010 Lakland 44-94. $2000 is the most I have ever spent on a bass, but man, this bass is worth it. The craftsmanship and attention to detail, and that neck, is just top notch. For a 2010, it's in pristine condition. I am absolutely pleased and any doubts I had about making such an expensive purchase are gone. So thanks everyone! I appreciate your help. Oh, and it also came with a G&G hardshell case.
One questions, I put on a set of DR Sunbeams that I had but was thinking of giving the Lakland Nickel Bass String 45-105 set a try. Anyone have any experience with them?
Also, if anyone is interested in a 2007 44-02 in very good shape for $900 with a Lakland hardshell case, let me know.
Here are some pictures of the 2010 44-94 in quilted maple tobaccoburst.
One questions, I put on a set of DR Sunbeams that I had but was thinking of giving the Lakland Nickel Bass String 45-105 set a try. Anyone have any experience with them?
Also, if anyone is interested in a 2007 44-02 in very good shape for $900 with a Lakland hardshell case, let me know.
Here are some pictures of the 2010 44-94 in quilted maple tobaccoburst.
Very nice acquisition, also good job in explanation of differences between 02 and 94.
Hey all. Last night I was looking at Sweetwater and came across this beauty.
This is a Lakland USA 44-64 PJ bass in a relic’d sonic blue. Anyone have experience with these?
This is a Lakland USA 44-64 PJ bass in a relic’d sonic blue. Anyone have experience with these?
