Sorry I do not but those are grey ones are great looking!
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Sorry I do not but those are grey ones are great looking!
DJ pickguards are historically irregular. Each batch seems to be slightly different. Very rarely they can be swapped. Your best bet is to send it out for someone to make you one. Do you have one of those that came with a clear pickguard?
Ya that's beautiful isn't it? I want one !!! LOL frikin killer
MAFbass1992
Bass Player / Low-End Reviews
I bought a used DJ5 and it came with an aftermarket pickguard that the owner cut himself … the cuts we’re not made with the best attention to detail ! The neck and screw holes are correct though.
As long as the neck pocket and the screw holes are right I would send that along with to somebody to have them cut you a new one. I agree with Marcel.
Looking to get my first Lakland, but torn between the 55-02 and 55-60. Any big difference between them? The 55-02 seems a little more versatile since it has the humbucker with coil selection, but I play mostly on the neck pickup anyways. Thoughts?
FWIW, I have a Sadowsky JJ Metroline which has an active preamp with Treble/Bass and tone controls.
FWIW, I have a Sadowsky JJ Metroline which has an active preamp with Treble/Bass and tone controls.
Still happy with my Hollowbody, worth to take her out and make some summer pics 
Seems like the 55-02 would be a good complement to what you already have - there's a lot of tonal options with that pickup configuration.
Still happy with my Hollowbody, worth to take her out and make some summer pics
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Very nice!
I have the 44-02 and DJ-4, the 44-02 is a really versatile bass I would recommend you get the 55-02. It seems to me that the Sadowsky and 44-60 would cover the same territory. The 55-02 will be give you something different. And as you are familiar with active pickups, should be an easy bass to get the feel of.
Oh man, every time I see these Hollowbody basses I want one. These are really beautiful instruments and I love the idea that they are 34" scale. And everyone seems to string these with flats.Still happy with my Hollowbody, worth to take her out and make some summer pics
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Two questions.
1. Looks like you have an active preamp in there. What did you add?
2. Also, how comfortable are they to play. I tried a Gibson Hollowbody years ago and the sharp edge cut into my plucking arm. These look somewhat contoured.
I can provide insight on 2). They’re not sharp edged at all, and they’re very comfortable to play if you’re standing up. Seated is a challenge because of the body size. I like to use rounds with mine, but I have darkstars and they’re a little more harmonic with rounds, to me at least.
If your want the full range of a Lakland 5 string I’d recommend getting the 55–02. Since the LH3 preamp let’s you select either of the Jazz bass pickup configurations. The advantage of the J/MM pickup setup.is the balance control allows you to blend the Jazz pickups and giving you a multiple selection if different tone qualities. Just my take of course.
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outstanding hobo.
whenever I was shopping for those, there was only burst and maybe black
red ones, unobtanium
whenever I was shopping for those, there was only burst and maybe black
red ones, unobtanium
My Hollowbody is the finest bass I've ever played! Rounds with Darkstars on mine, as well. I find it extremely comfortable on a strap, or on either leg seated. It's a fantastic piece, a joy to own.
Sheet music Saturday. Plucking the 44-02. Good luck to all with gigs !
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I have the same bass, get a bit frustrated with the single coil hum and not a fan of two volumes. Notice the extra knob and the battery at the back, I presume you have gone active passive? What system are you running with?Still happy with my Hollowbody, worth to take her out and make some summer pics
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Cheers
Wayne
I’m back to loving my 44-02. Especially for recording. The DJ-4 had a brief comeback as my #1 but now it’s back to #2
Don't overlook a DJ5. Having owned more than a couple 55-02 and DJ5 I never found a connection with the 55-02. I know they're beloved for their versatility but not for me. Perhaps it's the pickups or electronics package but I never found the sound as articulate or pleasing to my taste as the DJ5. Fine absoutely stock, but add an East or Audere pre and it'll take you anywhere you need to go.
