NBD: USA Lakland 44-60 (JO4)

[ChetChetney]

Recently bought my second USA Lakland from Bass Central. My first was a 55-94 I bought from Bass Central in 2012; great bass, but this 44-60 is something special.

I must say I've owned several high end passive j style basses; fender CS, fender usa, G&L, etc...


This 44-60 is truly an amazing instrument - as close to perfect as it gets. Absolutely perfect neck, action, finish, neck pocket, tuning stability, hardware, craftsmanship, etc... It sounds as pure as a j bass gets.

I on a whim went with the shoreline gold and rw fretboard. I'm glad I did. I'm overly impressed with Laklands craftsmanship at their Chicago. Truly world class instrument are coming out of that shop.

The only negative... I'm probably not gonna play my active fivers much for a while (including the 55-94).

Would love to hear what you guys think about the 44-60's...

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Awesome. My 4460/Joe Osborn is my number 1 player for nearly every gig or session I do. I believe them to be the best J style bass money can buy. You're so psyched!

 

[Hidesert]

Lakland just does a great job on all levels. Loved my first US JO so much, I bought a second.
I really like Shoreline Gold/Rosewood, btw!

 

[ChetChetney]

Thanks a lot. I never thought I would, but I do really like the shoreline golds as well. Your sonic blue is a beauty too! We are lucky, great basses!

 

[Eilif]

Really beautiful. I've seen a few shoreline gold lakies in person over the years and they always look great. Congratulations!

 

[JB36]

I want one of these basses. I just have to pull the trigger one of these days.

 

[Bass_Thumper]

Man, that bass looks fantastic! I just recently picked up a Skyline 5560 and it is by far the best playing instrument that I have so I can only imagine what the US version is like. I simply have to have one one day. Congratulations.

 

[markob]

Beautiful. If I ever go J bass that's the one. I'm so impressed with my US 44-51M I can only imagine how nice that 44-60 is. Lovin the Shoreline gold and rose board.

 

[GregC]

Congrats on a beauty. US Laklands are amazing instruments.

 

[BrentSimons]

Recently bought my second USA Lakland from Bass Central. My first was a 55-94 I bought from Bass Central in 2012; great bass, but this 44-60 is something special.

I must say I've owned several high end passive j style basses; fender CS, fender usa, G&L, etc...


This 44-60 is truly an amazing instrument - as close to perfect as it gets. Absolutely perfect neck, action, finish, neck pocket, tuning stability, hardware, craftsmanship, etc... It sounds as pure as a j bass gets.

I on a whim went with the shoreline gold and rw fretboard. I'm glad I did. I'm overly impressed with Laklands craftsmanship at their Chicago. Truly world class instrument are coming out of that shop.

The only negative... I'm probably not gonna play my active fivers much for a while (including the 55-94).

Would love to hear what you guys think about the 44-60's...

That's a beauty for sure Man! Now go and play it and enjoy!
Take care,
Brent

 

[cv115505]

Great on ya... My US 4460 is almost exactly like yours except I have the matched headstock and cream binding around the board... you cant beat Lakland USA... I have a couple Skylines I love as well!

 

[Laklandfan]

I never really liked mine. It was beautiful, but I much prefer the feel of my old 4-94.

 

[NeckPickup]

I procrastinated on that very bass on Bass Central's site for a couple of months and nearly pulled the trigger, and then suddenly it was gone. It's great to hear that the bass is everything I thought it would be and then some, and that the person who bought it is thrilled with it. As a Lakland USA owner already, I feel the craftsmanship on these basses is as good as any I've played. The rolled edge and vintage frets feel perfect. That Shoreline Gold is fabulous. Congrats!

 

[Jamvan]

My dream bass! Very nice. I am saving for a teal green 44-60 Custom as I'm a sucker for blocked and bound necks.

 

[Black Bart]

Congrats on the new Lakland, enjoy!

I never really liked mine. It was beautiful, but I much prefer the feel of my old 4-94.

That's why I went with a 4-63. J pickups, 94 body.

 

[Laklandfan]

Congrats on the new Lakland, enjoy!



That's why I went with a 4-63. J pickups, 94 body.

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This is a thing?!

 

[basspraiser]

Congrats! Love Laklands shoreline gold!

I have a 5560 with CHI sonic pickups and another which is active and fretless... As you say... The workmanship is spectacular!

Sometimes a J is what the doctor ordered!

The first lakland I ever saw was an active and pretty mojod active Jo 4460) in a Chicago concert video....Jason Scheff was playing it.

Got me hooked...

Congrats again....

 

[basspraiser]

This is a thing?!

Yup...a 44/55 63 is a 44 or 55 body with jazz pickups..... I have one of those as well and they are available on laklands web site

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However they are now called the dual j

 

[boristhespider9]

Best passive USA J-Basses made, bar none IMO. And the East Indian Rosewood is simply luxurious.

 

[LeanGreen]

Congrats! Oh, how I have lusted for this very bass. She's a beauty. Personally, though, I prefer a dark pickguard with the Shoreline Gold/RW combo--black or preferably tortoise. Still, your bass is almost painfully gorgeous!