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Lakland vs. G&L vs. Fender

What would fit my purposes best?

  • Lakland Skyline 44-01

    Votes: 33 23.2%

  • G&L Tribute L-2000

    Votes: 35 24.6%

  • Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass

    Votes: 45 31.7%

  • Other: please specify!

    Votes: 31 21.8%
  • Total voters
    142
  • Poll closed .
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Yossarian

Jun 24, 2004
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#1
I'm looking to get a new bass, possibly. It wouldn't be for quite some time, but I like to know well ahead of time what I want. I'm thinking about either a Lakland Skyline 44-01, a G&L Tribute L-2000, or a Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass.

I play with a pick, in some kind of punk/hardcore kind of band. It's pretty fast stuff, with bass solos now and then (think Rancid - Axiom). So basically I'm looking for a fast neck, easy to play. I was entranced by the Lakland because of the easy access to the high frets, and I hear the Geddy Lee jazz has one of the easiest playing necks you'll find... but it's prone to warp and twist? I don't know how to feel. Opinions!

And feel free to mention something else, if you think something else would fit my preferences.
 
#6
I currently own a 44-01 and '81 L-2000e.

Both are amazing basses and will never leave my side.
For the price of a 44-01, you can get a used American L-2000. I won't choose between those two, they're both fantastic instruments with top-notch build quality, sonic versatility, and playability.
 
#7
yeah sorry, forgot to mention, I was talking about new. If I could get one used in such a way that I could play it first I would, but I'm a bit wary about buying used... I had an ebay incident.

and Lockout, it appears to me that the 44-02 is a good $400 more than the 44-01. Unless I'm missing something, I dont know.

between the 44-01 and the tribute L-2000, which has the faster neck? or is there not much difference?
 
#9
Yossarian said:
yeah sorry, forgot to mention, I was talking about new. If I could get one used in such a way that I could play it first I would, but I'm a bit wary about buying used... I had an ebay incident.

and Lockout, it appears to me that the 44-02 is a good $400 more than the 44-01. Unless I'm missing something, I dont know.

between the 44-01 and the tribute L-2000, which has the faster neck? or is there not much difference?
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Oh nevermind, I just realized you were talking about the Tribute L-2000, not the American. I'm stupid. ;)
 
#10
Hehe, it happens to the best of us

P-bass style neck... not for me. So let's rule out the G&L.

How about between the Lakland 44-01 and the Geddy Lee Jazz? Which has the faster neck? The Geddy Lee warped neck talk scares me. How much of an issue is that?
 
#11
Yossarian said:
I play with a pick, in some kind of punk/hardcore kind of band...
...So basically I'm looking for a fast neck, easy to play...
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Other basses you might want to consider are the Ibanez SRX series basses and the Dean Edge Hammer. I've recently played these basses at a local music store, and both, IMO, seem to fit what you're looking for...
 
#14
Have a look for a fender mexican P-Special these are p body with a a pj setup and a j neck I've loved every single one i've played. This sort of thing will give you that fast neck your after but a more punk and thunp tone due to the P pickup.

I personally have noticed a lot of punk pick players using a P.

But don't dismiss the G&L just yet, try one first. Because i've never thought of the neck as overly chunky, and the tone is to die for, everything you could ever want.

Hope this helps
 
#17
Geddy Lee Jazz all the way. Like any line of basses, theres bound to be a few that have issues by the time they make it to the consumer, some of that has to do with how these retailers unpack and setup the instruments (Guitar Center here in Denver just throws them straight on the wall with NO setup or Q.C. inspection) and how they are cared for while they hang around in inventory. I recently "stole" my Ibanez 5 string from them because the strings were flat against the fretboard the ENTIRE length of the neck. I told them I "thought" I could fix it and that I'd buy it at cost...they went for it, I took it home..adjusted the truss rod to where it shouldve been all along, tuned her up, set the action/intonation and she's been a fine bass ever since...hahaha!

Go with Geddy...you wont regret it.
 
#19
I don't know much about the Tribute. But I do own a 44-01 and am very pleased with it. For about 800 dollars or so you can get active electronics, bartonlini soap bar pickups, high quality build, and the neck is plenty fast. Oh yeah. it is sexy to so you don't have to be. boo-yah! The bass seems meant more for the higher end sound used in many punk recordings but has a decent low end to, especially if you know how to manipulate the amp and you picking technique. For the money its one of the best basses you can buy.
 

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