New Lakland 55-AJ

[bassplayershane]

Has anyone played the new 44-AJ or 55-AJ? What are they like?! They look awesome!

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Cheers!

 

[KJung]

As much as I like the Lakland bridge on most of their designs, that bridge REALLY doesn't work visually IMO on a more classic bass design. It's one of those 'I can't stop looking at the bridge' things.

I'm sure they are excellent instruments (always been impressed with the Lakland USA models), but the look just doesn't work for me at all. IMO there.

 

[natw42]

what does AJ stand for? "advanced jazz"?

Or has Anthony Jackson had a serious change of heart in his bass philosophy?

 

[lomo]

A 34 Lakland 5er....they have my attention....

 

[mcm]

pretty sweet

 

[lomo]

what does AJ stand for? "advanced jazz"?

Or has Anthony Jackson had a serious change of heart in his bass philosophy?

Must be American J

I wonder if these necks would fit their hollowbody? I've been GASing for a Lakland Hollowbody 5er in 34 forever......

 

[JEDI BASS]

AJ is "active jazz". And the bridge had to grow on me, used to hate it... but once it did, that was it. I've had over 15 Laklands now.

Here's some of them, including the first '51 P (prototype) that after a lot of pressure, they finally decided to start producing this year. Also pictured is a Decade 5er prototype and a super rare 35" scale black n maple 4 string 4-76 (top left). Wish I still had them .

 

[JEDI BASS]

Must be American J

I wonder if these necks would fit their hollowbody? I've been GASing for a Lakland Hollowbody 5er in 34 forever......

Necks won't fit, and word is they can't get the B on a hollowbody design to sound good enough... even at 35". So, for now there will be no 5 string HBs. Sorry.

 

[lomo]

Necks won't fit, and word is they can't get the B on a hollowbody design to sound good enough... even at 35". So, for now there will be no 5 string HBs. Sorry.

Thanks for the info.

 

[JEDI BASS]

My pleasure

 

[bassplayershane]

I don't mind the bridge. I emailed Brian and a Skyline version will be out later in the year.

 

[GregC]

A 34 Lakland 5er....they have my attention....

They're offering all the US fivers in 34" now.

 

[murphy]

Beautiful!!!

 

[natw42]

They're offering all the US fivers in 34" now.

Now you really have my attention! Now just have to save up 3-4 g's...:scowl:

 

[phillipkregg]

I don't mind the bridge. I emailed Brian and a Skyline version will be out later in the year.

Anymore word on when that Skyline version will be available???

I'm really liking these.

 

[Gecko 5]

Anymore word on when that Skyline version will be available???

I'm really liking these.

I spoke to John Pirriccello a month ago. Prototypes are done.
I think he said fall

 

[phillipkregg]

I spoke to John Pirriccello a month ago. Prototypes are done.
I think he said fall

Awesome! Thanks muchly... now just gotta wait it out.

 

[denchiq]

Now you really have my attention! Now just have to save up 3-4 g's...:scowl:

you could probably send a used US bass in and have it upgraded to a 34 or 35 -inch scale respectively. I'm pretty sure new fretboard, new bridge placement and optional paintjob won't account for the K2,5 worth of price difference

 

[thehess]

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EDIT: Seems I missed the "Shipping in October" bit. Still, they're on their way.

 

[Bass Club Mark]

We had a couple of the AJ's in our shop for pics & to shoot the video. We really couldn't do them justice on film. The video comes close, but they look WAY better in person, and sound like a 44-60 & 55-60 with a little more clarity thanks to the maple top. October is definietly our ETA, but we'll post updates as we get them. Should know something right away since we visit the factory every couple weeks. Thanks!