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Sadowsky or Lakland?

Sadowsky or Lakland

  • Keep the Sadowsky...Don't SELL!

    Votes: 69 61.1%

  • Sell the Sadowsky and the Ibanez and get the Lakland.

    Votes: 18 15.9%

  • Sell the Sadowsky and Keep the Ibanez

    Votes: 13 11.5%

  • Sell the Sad, get the Lakland AND keep the Ibanez

    Votes: 13 11.5%
  • Total voters
    113
JerseyRich78

JerseyRich78

Dec 7, 2004
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Forest Hills, NY
#1
:help:

This is not your typical, "Which is better, Sadowsky or Lakland" thread that we see almost every week. It is a question for those of you that play or have played both Sadowskys and Laklands.

I own a Sadowsky MV5 with VTC and Single Coils.
I love this bass. It's warm and delicious all the way around.
I have an Ibanez ATK305 as a back up. (Very different bass)

My problem is that I could definitely use the money that is wrapped up in the Sadowsky right now. I figure it to be worth about $1800...

So the question is:
Would I be completely nuts to sell the Sad and get a Lakland Skyline 55-01 as a main guitar? I don't really make money at playing music and I could REALLY use the $1000+ dollars at the moment.

Besides the obvious long range value and scale length. What are the differences between the two. I play rock/hard rock/pop rock/classic rock.

I have sat with a Lakland 55-01 before and liked the feel of it. Just wondering what some of your thoughts were.

Thanks.
 
#3
I have a MV5 w/ humcanceling PUs and VTC. My old #1 was a 55-94 with barts which is the US version of the 55-02. The 55-94 and 55-02 are currently being offered with Lakland's own in-house PUs. I have no experience with the 55-01.

Playability wise, they're both great, but the neck on the Lakland was really really comfy. I've since gotten used to the slightly chunkier (front to back) neck of the MV5, and it plays well too.

Tonally, the MV5 has a great active jazz sound with a versatile preamp. The 55-94 is it's own monster - not the same as a jazz or SR IMO. The barts and pre of the Lakland are inherently smoother and warmer than the Sad PUs and pre which are a little more aggressive. But both basses are quite versatile and can be made to sound more aggressive or round as needed. Both are great instruments, comes down to preference.
 
#7
cptnhook said:
I have a MV5 w/ humcanceling PUs and VTC. My old #1 was a 55-94 with barts which is the US version of the 55-02. The 55-94 and 55-02 are currently being offered with Lakland's own in-house PUs. I have no experience with the 55-01.

Playability wise, they're both great, but the neck on the Lakland was really really comfy. I've since gotten used to the slightly chunkier (front to back) neck of the MV5, and it plays well too.

Tonally, the MV5 has a great active jazz sound with a versatile preamp. The 55-94 is it's own monster - not the same as a jazz or SR IMO. The barts and pre of the Lakland are inherently smoother and warmer than the Sad PUs and pre which are a little more aggressive. But both basses are quite versatile and can be made to sound more aggressive or round as needed. Both are great instruments, comes down to preference.
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I like the aggressive nature of the Single Coils on the Sadowsky, which is maybe why I didn't really like the 55-02/55-94.

Thanks for the input about your experiences...that's what I'm looking for, rather than just an opinion about them separately.

Anyone with a Sad/55-01 review/comparison?
 
#11
JerseyRich78 said:
:help:

This is not your typical, "Which is better, Sadowsky or Lakland" thread that we see almost every week. It is a question for those of you that play or have played both Sadowskys and Laklands.

I own a Sadowsky MV5 with VTC and Single Coils.
I love this bass. It's warm and delicious all the way around.
I have an Ibanez ATK305 as a back up. (Very different bass)

My problem is that I could definitely use the money that is wrapped up in the Sadowsky right now. I figure it to be worth about $1800...

So the question is:
Would I be completely nuts to sell the Sad and get a Lakland Skyline 55-01 as a main guitar? I don't really make money at playing music and I could REALLY use the $1000+ dollars at the moment.

Besides the obvious long range value and scale length. What are the differences between the two. I play rock/hard rock/pop rock/classic rock.

I have sat with a Lakland 55-01 before and liked the feel of it. Just wondering what some of your thoughts were.

Thanks.
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Dump the Ibanez and call it a day....

You are going to sell your Sadowsky and loose money on the deal. You'll pocket some cash and have a Lakland that is also worth less then you paid so if you ever sold that you'd loose even more money. Bad financial move when you have the bass you love.

"My problem is that I could definitely use the money" now if your in financial trouble sell everything and pay your bills, forget about buying another bass until you can afford to do it!
 
#12
peterpalmieri said:
Dump the Ibanez and call it a day....

You are going to sell your Sadowsky and loose money on the deal. You'll pocket some cash and have a Lakland that is also worth less then you paid so if you ever sold that you'd loose even more money. Bad financial move when you have the bass you love.

"My problem is that I could definitely use the money" now if your in financial trouble sell everything and pay your bills, forget about buying another bass until you can afford to do it!
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I should have also mentioned that I bought the Sadowsky used($1,800) and also plan on getting the Lakland used(If I do get one)

The Ibanez is used as well.($250)
 
#13
JerseyRich78 said:
:help:

This is not your typical, "Which is better, Sadowsky or Lakland" thread that we see almost every week. It is a question for those of you that play or have played both Sadowskys and Laklands.

I own a Sadowsky MV5 with VTC and Single Coils.
I love this bass. It's warm and delicious all the way around.
I have an Ibanez ATK305 as a back up. (Very different bass)

My problem is that I could definitely use the money that is wrapped up in the Sadowsky right now. I figure it to be worth about $1800...

So the question is:
Would I be completely nuts to sell the Sad and get a Lakland Skyline 55-01 as a main guitar? I don't really make money at playing music and I could REALLY use the $1000+ dollars at the moment.

Besides the obvious long range value and scale length. What are the differences between the two. I play rock/hard rock/pop rock/classic rock.

I have sat with a Lakland 55-01 before and liked the feel of it. Just wondering what some of your thoughts were.

Thanks.
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Several years ago, I had to downsize my level of investment in basses and went from a Modulus Quantum V to an inexpensive Yamaha. I remembered hearing the guy who bought my Modulus play the B string, and I got so depressed! Still, I went through with it and brought my Yamaha home. That Yamaha BB404, was a great bass, and after a while, I didn't miss my Modulus at all. The bottom line is that if you love playing bass, the joy of music will come out with whatever you play. All you need is a good instrument, you don't need a boutique bass. Frankly if times are tight, you could just keep your ATK305, and not even get a Lakland.

If you feel that you really want to keep some sort of jazz around, look for a used JO5 or DJ5, or Fender JAzz Deluxe MIA V, all would save you about $1,000, and still give you a quality five string jazz.;)
 
#14
JerseyRich78 said:
I should have also mentioned that I bought the Sadowsky used($1,800) and also plan on getting the Lakland used(If I do get one)

The Ibanez is used as well.($250)
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In that case I'd surely dump the Sadowsky and wait until your in a better financial position to upgrade. Do not buy the Lakland...

If your selling your favorite instrument because you need $1000 that tells me your not very financially stable, spending more money on a Lakland would be an equally poor decision.

Work hard, be diligent with your savings and spending habits eventually you'll be able to purchase any instrument you want.....
 
#15
I have a Sadowsky Metro UV-70, & a Lakland Skyline 55-01D... If the Sad speaks to you, I dont think a stock 55-01 is going to quench your thirst. Maybe if you upgrade the electronics, which I did.... I'm thinking of a replacement 5'er sometime in the next 6 months.
 
#17
If you can afford the Sadowsky, keep it if you really like it. If you honestly would be happy with a less expensive bass, let it go. Simply owning a Sadowsky won't make you a better player or more cool. It just means that you have some pricy gear to show off at a GTG. Even then, someone will have something nicer.:)

I will just say again that over the last four or five years, I have had to move away from boutique basses, and I honestly have been able to get instruments of comparable quality by not being hung up on brand names, and often buying used.
 
#18
I agree with Dr. Cheese. There is several alternatives you could pursue. I love a Sadowsky. I own three, and wouldn't part with any. I also own a Lakland DJ bass. The JO Lakland basses were alittle bit heavier.
No matter what...........do what you fdeel is best. I'm also nto that sure that you would be $1,800.00 for your Sadowsky.
Personally, I think you will miss that bass. I know I would,.
 

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