I almost did the first time this happened. I think I listed something on Craigslist. Got a bid for it almost immediately. It took about 3 days but I figured out the scam. I had my doubts about this one last night and told my wife it might be a scam.
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Yep, it’s over on Reverb. Though I’m still undecided. Dm me if you are serious about it.
There's something to be said about picking up an instrument in your "collection" you have not played in awhile and finding out how much you love the feel and/or sound. I get that with my "keepers" guitars and my latest 44-02. I recently sold my Fender American Pro Jazz Bass fretless, as I didn't get that same feedback. I didn't quite gel with the sound, but the feel and build were excellent, a few good reasons I thought to keep and return to it in time. Although I love the fretless feel and sound, when my first Lakland came onboard (55-02), the Fender didn't get much air time. Every time I played the Lakland, composing and playing flowed - it was effortless and sonically inspiring. I kept the rotation going with the Fender in the mix for a few more years, but it just didn't give me the same joy, I had to work at it - so it was time. Anyhow, going back to an instrument over time and finding it thrilling to play and hear, for me that's a great benchmark to be deemed a "keeper". Change is good too depending on playing and/or enjoyment goals, having too many "keepers" is not always practical, but if you can manage it, sure is motivating to have options at the ready 
Lākland certainly produces keepers. And sometimes several.There's something to be said about picking up an instrument in your "collection" you have not played in awhile and finding out how much you love the feel and/or sound. I get that with my "keepers" guitars and my latest 44-02. I recently sold my Fender American Pro Jazz Bass fretless, as I didn't get that same feedback. I didn't quite gel with the sound, but the feel and build were excellent, a few good reasons I thought to keep and return to it in time. Although I love the fretless feel and sound, when my first Lakland came onboard (55-02), the Fender didn't get much air time. Every time I played the Lakland, composing and playing flowed - it was effortless and sonically inspiring. I kept the rotation going with the Fender in the mix for a few more years, but it just didn't give me the same joy, I had to work at it - so it was time. Anyhow, going back to an instrument over time and finding it thrilling to play and hear, for me that's a great benchmark to be deemed a "keeper". Change is good too depending on playing and/or enjoyment goals, having too many "keepers" is not always practical, but if you can manage it, sure is motivating to have options at the ready
this is the way
You know, I 100% get this. As strange as it may sound, my 55-94('s) rarely see a gig for the very same reason.
And if it's worth anything to you, I get a Reverb email daily of things I may be interested in and it takes a looker to get me to click through to the site. It wasn't until I got to your listing that I realized "heeeyyyy, I think I know this bass!" And we did tell you you could likely sell it for more than what you bought it for.
So what you got on that pedal board sir
Mostly a set and forget setup. Signal starts with wireless or wired through a switch into TC tuner/buffer, OVNI Smoothie, Genzler 4otF set to an always on light break up, through a Genzler Re/Q that I only use for room adjustments wrapping up with the Noble DI.
I tell the giys I play with that I use all of this to make it sound like I’m not using anything.
Got this back today...
..."but wait", you might be asking, "the pickups look like a 44-01... but the switch looks like a 44-02...?"
You'd be right on both counts. I had a tech install USA Bartolini MK pickups, a P in the neck and a dual coil in the bridge. The switch splits the dual coil to the neck coil only. I had a Noll preamp installed and the thing sounds fantastic. The single coil is a little weak so useable choices are P, a P heavy PJ, and a dual coil that with some EQing can get a tiny bit into stingray territory.
I wanted to record some sound samples but I'm having trouble getting my interface working.
I highly recommend this to anyone. A used 44-01, Bartolini USA MK(your choice of pickup pattern), Preamp, and install cost me under $1600.. and it is easily the best sounding bass I've owned in over 30 years of playing!
..."but wait", you might be asking, "the pickups look like a 44-01... but the switch looks like a 44-02...?"
You'd be right on both counts. I had a tech install USA Bartolini MK pickups, a P in the neck and a dual coil in the bridge. The switch splits the dual coil to the neck coil only. I had a Noll preamp installed and the thing sounds fantastic. The single coil is a little weak so useable choices are P, a P heavy PJ, and a dual coil that with some EQing can get a tiny bit into stingray territory.
I wanted to record some sound samples but I'm having trouble getting my interface working.
I highly recommend this to anyone. A used 44-01, Bartolini USA MK(your choice of pickup pattern), Preamp, and install cost me under $1600.. and it is easily the best sounding bass I've owned in over 30 years of playing!
Nice! 44-01 is a great mod platform. I took the same approach with mine but used a different pre and pups with excellent results.
100%
I put USA Bart Dual Coils and an NTMB preamp in my 55-01 and it's just incredible for the money.
Obviously changed the knobs to the standard Lakkie knob, partly for looks, partly for weight-saving.
Oh and La Bella White Nylon special edition strings too.
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Used the green Scotchbrite pad on the back of my Lakland necks today. Maybe 4-5 swipes. Wiped them down with a damp paper towel. Dried them with a dry paper towel and then sprayed some MusicNomad One all purpose cleaner/wax and wiped with microfiber cloth. WOW!!! Neck feels great.
Bit of routine maintenance on my main.
This axe just keeps on giving. Every time my tastes change in terms of my preferred tone, I just twiddle the dials and flip the switch and I find a new favourite tone.
Currently really digging the bridge side of the humbucker mixed 50/50 with the neck pickup, bass ever so slightly rolled off. It's not an exact jazz tone, but it gives off the same mojo.
This axe just keeps on giving. Every time my tastes change in terms of my preferred tone, I just twiddle the dials and flip the switch and I find a new favourite tone.
Currently really digging the bridge side of the humbucker mixed 50/50 with the neck pickup, bass ever so slightly rolled off. It's not an exact jazz tone, but it gives off the same mojo.
Is that pick guard attached in some way? It looks really classy without any screws.
Got question about serial # on back of headstock starting with KL*****? Noticed one for sale nice cherry burst 2009 44-02 according to seller. Thanks!
That's a Korean-made Lakland Skyline Japan series. They are made by ESP exclusively for the Japanese market. They don't have the USA Lakland electronics, but should be great basses. Been wanting to try one out.
I think these are those
P570 Low-profile, hard-touch, knob - Best Bass Gear
Otherwise, I'm sure Lakland has them. When I took my 55-94 in to Carl and had him do a set up and all, I had him put on new knobs too.
Jeez, I didn't realize that pic was so out of focus, looks fine on my phone
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