New Lakland 55-AJ

[denchiq]

if the top is as thin as in case with 94-s, the difference is, according to Dan Lakin, purely visual. But, the AJ has different kind of pickups (linear humbucking), and its LH-3 pre may have a different voicing as well

 

[GregC]

if the top is as thin as in case with 94-s, the difference is, according to Dan Lakin, purely visual. But, the AJ has different kind of pickups (linear humbucking), and its LH-3 pre may have a different voicing as well

The Skyline AJs have the Bart MK1 pre, Denis; the US models have the LH3. Both have the Hanson J pickups.

 

[Bass Club Mark]

Last word I got was October delivery on the Skyline AJ's.

 

[denchiq]

The Skyline AJs have the Bart MK1 pre, Denis; the US models have the LH3. Both have the Hanson J pickups.

hmm, that's not what is written on the page:
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Okay, it only lists US-made instruments (I didn't notice before), so you may /must be right about Skylines, but the piclups are J hum-cancelling, i.e. linear humbucking.

 

[denchiq]

I was sure I heard this in a vid, here you go:
Lakland - Whats New For 2011 - John Pirriccello - YouTube
JP talks about the future AJ (referring to it as the JF, working name) from 3:54, proof @ 4:29. He makes it clear he's talking about the US version, however.

 

[macribas]

I was sure I heard this in a vid, here you go:
Lakland - Whats New For 2011 - John Pirriccello - YouTube
JP talks about the future AJ (referring to it as the JF, working name) from 3:54, proof @ 4:29. He makes it clear he's talking about the US version, however.

Hey Dennis, this is from the man John P himself, on the Skyline AJs:
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[Sterrrling]

The flamed trans black in a 4 string with blocks on the neck is probably something I absolutely couldn't live without...I need to test drive one of these I do believe.

 

[denchiq]

Hey Dennis, this is from the man John P himself, on the Skyline AJs:
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you got me, partner(s). Live and learn, comrade Lenin taught.
So it is:
- LH-3 linear humbucking Vintage J pickups, LH-3 pre for US version. Other pickups and preamp available on request (as common with Lakland);
- LH SC J pickups, Bartolini MK-1 pre on Skylines, LH-3 pups/pre combo available at upcharge (as well as CS)

 

[Tony Delgado]

Just received a AJ Skyline 5er....great bass for the money IMHO.

 

[Scott McArron]

I'd love to hear more thoughts on the Skyline versions.

BTW, the site says the US 5s have 55-LH Vintage pickups, while the Skylines have just Vintage pickups. Can anyone clear this up? denchiq, where did you get your info?