Lakland Owners Group #69

[Doug Bright]

From a sound/voice perspective, is there a valid reason to have a 55-94 and a 55-dual j?
I have a 55-94 now and in passive with the switch in the back position, is that not the same as the 55- dual j?
Any insight from someone who owns both?

 

[macribas]

From a sound/voice perspective, is there a valid reason to have a 55-94 and a 55-dual j?
I have a 55-94 now and in passive with the switch in the back position, is that not the same as the 55- dual j?
Any insight from someone who owns both?

Yes. A 55-94 doesn't get you the same jazz bass single coil sound that a 55-JJ does. I even tried special ordering a jazz pickup in a MM shell from Lakland and it still could not do it.

 

[basspraiser]

Johnny Lee Long running a 4402 through it's paces!

 

[basspraiser]

Dang- I JUST impulsively bought another non-Lakland 5 string jazz… and it cost more too

For Sale - Lakland 55-63 Jazz Bass (USA Model early 2000)

Oh my oh my oh my!!!!

 

[basspraiser]

Yes. A 55-94 doesn't get you the same jazz bass single coil sound that a 55-JJ does. I even tried special ordering a jazz pickup in a MM shell from Lakland and it still could not do it.

I 100% agree...I've had both and still do...
Different sounds....

Same great quality

 

[seebee]

Just put some Dunlop Strap Locks on the new 55-02 and a set of S.I.T. Foundation Strings Custom Lights 40-120. Adjusted the setup etc. This thing feels and plays like melted butter now. I had a set of String Joys Customs 45-125 on it. I prefer a 120 B. For me it balances better with my set up.

 

[Holdsg]

how exactly does melted butter play? inquiring minds want to know.

 

[seebee]

how exactly does melted butter play? inquiring minds want to know.

Drippy. It got that drip game. Ya hands run across the fingerboard like butter flowing on a hot piece of corn on the cob at a summer barbecue.

 

[Jardell]

It got that drip game. Ya hands run across the fingerboard like butter flowing on a hot piece of corn on the cob at a summer barbecue.

And in the process, a choir of beautiful women sings to you... in bass register.

 

[lomo]

From a sound/voice perspective, is there a valid reason to have a 55-94 and a 55-dual j?
I have a 55-94 now and in passive with the switch in the back position, is that not the same as the 55- dual j?
Any insight from someone who owns both?

I have owned 55-94 in the past...I loved the neck, body shape, look, but did not bond with the 'lektronix. I ended up with a 54 dual J with a pair of Chi Sonics. It has been my unequivocal #1 since I received it. It sounds VERY different from the MM/J active setup.

 

[Z-Bass]

I ended up with a 54 dual J with a pair of Chi Sonics. It has been my unequivocal #1 since I received it. It sounds VERY different from the MM/J active setup.

Wow! Great color. Beautiful and I love the electronic setup, simple yet powerful. Is that a one piece body?

 

[lomo]

It is not 1 piece…..it’s bookmatched ash that has been so meticulously set that the grain lines up almost perfectly….you have to get close enough to lick it to see the seam . It’s also chambered and weighs 7.8 lbs. A lifer!

 

[basspraiser]

Drippy. It got that drip game. Ya hands run across the fingerboard like butter flowing on a hot piece of corn on the cob at a summer barbecue.

Now you're getting me hungry and yearning for summer....and corn roasted on the grill!

 

[basspraiser]

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I have owned 55-94 in the past...I loved the neck, body shape, look, but did not bond with the 'lektronix. I ended up with a 54 dual J with a pair of Chi Sonics. It has been my unequivocal #1 since I received it. It sounds VERY different from the MM/J active setup.

Markus Orange!

Love that bass!

 

[Jamvan]

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I have owned 55-94 in the past...I loved the neck, body shape, look, but did not bond with the 'lektronix. I ended up with a 54 dual J with a pair of Chi Sonics. It has been my unequivocal #1 since I received it. It sounds VERY different from the MM/J active setup.

I've been G.A.S.less for a while now when it comes to basses but this specimen has me hankering for something different! That's a beaut and I bet it sounds amazing!

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Hey all. I’m am looking to add a pickguard to my natural 44-02. Brian from Lakland has one. I was looking for off white but he has mint. Does anyone have a mint pickguard on their bass and can you post a picture. I’ve seen them on other basses and they don’t look that mint in color. But colors are funny and could look different. Thanks so much!

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Hey all. I’m am looking to add a pickguard to my natural 44-02. Brian from Lakland has one. I was looking for off white but he has mint. Does anyone have a mint pickguard on their bass and can you post a picture. I’ve seen them on other basses and they don’t look that mint in color. But colors are funny and could look different. Thanks so much!

Never mind. Brian sent me some photos of what it would look like.

 

[lomo]

I've been G.A.S.less for a while now when it comes to basses but this specimen has me hankering for something different! That's a beaut and I bet it sounds amazing!

Indeed she does (I call her Clementine). I don't have current bass GAS....but if someone forced me to order a new custom, it'd be the same bass, in a different colour, with the same pups clumped together at the P position to function like a 'bucker, with a series/parallel toggle/vol/tone.

 

[MaxSpinrun]

That would be really interesting! I love that Markus Orange.

 

[Chrome Dome]

Might be me,but looks like this 2022 Lakland Skyline 44-64 just got,has a green tint? Might not show up in the picture. In person has a green tint?