No wonder why you guys like your basses so much
Just because it's koolaid, doesn't mean it's not good. Have another glass...
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Just because it's koolaid, doesn't mean it's not good. Have another glass...
No, it isn't just you. I've been 'Lakland only' since my first Shoreline 4-94 , and that was 7 years and 7 or 8 Laklands ago. Also, I am longing for the 55-94 again (given I own a perfect 4-94 for the time being). As a matter of fact, I am posting a sale/trade for 55 thread at LOG right now...
Received my Skyline 3T maple board JO5 yesterday. I thought I wanted to add a pre, but looking at keeping it passive. Haven't owned a passive bass in years, so it's taking some getting use to. I do believe I may replace pups with some Aeros though.
I dunno if it's just me. Ever since i started playing Laklands, i GAS for nothing else except more Lakkies. I have grown so accustomed to the feel of the 5s that nothing else i acquire stays with me for long....
I'm in the same boat. Since I've started with Laklands, every other bass bass not felt right.
Add one more, ever since my first one, it's been nothing but or the equivalent. Although, I do still have one non-Lakland in the stable from before the enlightenment - just can't bring myself to let that one go
Add one more, ever since my first one, it's been nothing but or the equivalent. Although, I do still have one non-Lakland in the stable from before the enlightenment - just can't bring myself to let that one go
Give in to the force!
Let's see, I currently have a 4-63, 4-94, 44-01 and a Hobo, plus five or six that came and went - I'd say I already have.
LOGers...
I am considering a US JO AJ that was equipped from the factory with the Bart Pre and Fralins. I love the neck on this bass and the active sound is really good, but want it to have a more versatile passive sound. So, I am considering installing a J-Retro Deluxe (4 pots which includes a passive tone control).
First of all, will it fit?
Secondly, is it a worthy upgrade?
Thanks!
Cross posting this in preamp/pickup section too.
I am considering a US JO AJ that was equipped from the factory with the Bart Pre and Fralins. I love the neck on this bass and the active sound is really good, but want it to have a more versatile passive sound. So, I am considering installing a J-Retro Deluxe (4 pots which includes a passive tone control).
First of all, will it fit?
Secondly, is it a worthy upgrade?
Thanks!
Cross posting this in preamp/pickup section too.
The Retro should fit the AJ, but the JO, you would have to move the input jack to make it fit being its on a control plate.
Happy Sunday-a little update regarding the 5501 that I had modded to passive Lace Alumitones. I had previously said the pups had some noise when I wasn't touching the strings/ bridge, but it turns out that was the PJB practice combo I was using at the time. The pups are killer. No noise with my larger GB/Mesa equipment, good output and great tone, both on my own and in the band setting. I am really digging this bass
