Upgrading Bass need advice

[JanBethany]

Hi Everyone,

I'm wanting to upgrade my bass. I currently own a Squire Vintage Modified Jazz Bass. Now I'm looking into getting a 5 string bass in the $2000 range here in Australia. Prices are more expensive here compared to the US. The choices I'm considering are a Fender American Standard Jazz Bass V or a Lakland 55-20 which is about the same price here in AUS. Now the Fender is available in a local music store here but the Lakland isn't. So I'm looking to try the Fender but can't really do it with the Lakland. Hearing some great reviews about the Lakland makes me undecided though whether to go with the Fender or not.

I play in a cover band so I'm really looking into a versatile bass that can fit in most genres of music. I just want to hear people's inputs between these two bass.

Your answers and advice would be very much appreciated.


Cheers!

 

[MattyE27888]

Where abouts in Australia are you?


Australian Bass Player
Basses: 1972 Fretless P Bass with Bartolini PJ configuration, 1983 P Bass, 2010 USA Jazz Deluxe, Lakland Skyline 55-01 with Nordstrand Big Singles and Audere Preamp, MTD Kingston Andrew Gouche Signature 5

 

[JanBethany]

Where abouts in Australia are you?


Australian Bass Player
Basses: 1972 Fretless P Bass with Bartolini PJ configuration, 1983 P Bass, 2010 USA Jazz Deluxe, Lakland Skyline 55-01 with Nordstrand Big Singles and Audere Preamp, MTD Kingston Andrew Gouche Signature 5

Hi Matt, I'm in Brisbane

 

[MattyE27888]

Ah that's a hassle. The basscentre in Melbourne sells 55-02s


Australian Bass Player

 

[JanBethany]

Ah that's a hassle. The basscentre in Melbourne sells 55-02s


Australian Bass Player

Yeah mate, that's where I wanted to buy it if I decided too. Just wanted to try it first if I could, but no laklands around here. Not that I know of.

 

[MattyE27888]

Yeah it's pretty annoying. I'm in NSW near Newcastle. I could've let you check out my 55-01 with upgraded pickups and pre.


Australian Bass Player

 

[JanBethany]

Yeah it's pretty annoying. I'm in NSW near Newcastle. I could've let you check out my 55-01 with upgraded pickups and pre.


Australian Bass Player

What's the difference between an 01 and 02 model?

 

[JanBethany]

How would you compare laklands to fenders? I assumed you've tried both. I have never touched or even seen a lakland bass in my entire life. I've only heard about them here in talkbass and then saw that they were sold in basscentre.

 

[MattyE27888]

They all sound great and feel great. The thing I love the most about my 55-01 is the 35 inch scale! The E and the low B are amazing! I played a 44-02 for about 30 mins last month and I didn't think it was too different from a jazz neck. The 44-02 and 55-02 are probably more versatile sound wise because of the pickup configurations but that being said, if you buy a good jazz type bass, nothing will truly sound like it.


Australian Bass Player

 

[JanBethany]

Which bass is better for funk slap and jazz tunes? Do you know? Thanks i appreciate all the help matt!