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NBD: USA Lakland 44-60 (JO4)

#24
reddog said:
Pup Q: just bought some Skyline JO4 pups from TB member ( w/ concentric pots). Are there different classes of pups? Wondering what to expect sound-wise.
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Nope, no difference between Skyline and USA electronics (other than the 44-AJ and 55-AJ). In fact, the soundclips on the site are generally done with Skylines.
 
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NeckPickup said:
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!
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Thanks for the kind words! But I'm happy you procrastinated on this one. It's a beaut!
 
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Yours is awesome! Since others have posted theirs in response to yours...

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ChetChetney said:
Woohoo! You have got 2 sweet basses their.

How do you like the Lakland P vs J? I might have to get a P one day.
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The Glaub is awesome - has the NeoPunch pickup standard but can be ordered with the vintage pickup instead. Note, I ordered mine with the Joe Osborn neck. So, both my USA Osborn and Glaub have 1.5 necks with the sweet Lakland taper.

They are both super light too. The Osborn, which I remarkably purchased used was just lucky on the weight. When I ordered the Glaub, I requested it to be light and Lakland made sure that happened.
 
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#31
I've owned a US 44-51M, 44-64 and 44-60 (custom ordered). As far as comparing them to the 44-60, they're two different animals, but the quality was inherent in all three. If you have need of a P bass, I wouldn't hesitate.
 
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ChetChetney said:
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...


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Nice. Looks like a flamed maple neck.
 

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