Which one?

[Bashke81]

I’ve received two trade offers, but I can’t decide which one to choose.

It’s between a US Fender Jazz Bass from 2005 and a Lakland 44-01 Skyline from Korea.
There is a Fender 60 detached on the back of the headstock. I guess it’s their 60’s anniversary model…

I don’t have the opportunity to try them out, so I’m hoping for your feedback to help make the decision easier for me.

 

[Bashke81]

Screwed with two screws

I was thinking of removing that horseshoe and put a sticker on so it covers the holes

 

[vanderbe]

Fender Jazz Bass, in my opinion. I’ve bought/sold probably 30+ basses of all types. I’ve decided I’m a jazz bass guy through and through…It’s what I play everyday.

 

[ghostdog93]

Just my 2 pennies, but I'm going to say neither.

The US Fender seems like the trade to take, but that screwed-in horseshoe just ruins it for me. Then again, it is your chance to get a cool Jazz in place of a bass you no longer want.

 

[mikecd1]

Apologies if I missed it, but I don't see what you're trading for the two basses you've narrowed your search to and am curious what you're giving up which might help understand where you're at the moment. I like both basses you're trading for and am a big fan of the Korean Laklands and loved my 4402 from Korea and still own a 60th anniversary Jazz bass which I love but it weighs a ton. Overall my vote for the Fender though I think there should have been a poll the way we're all responding.

 

[Bashke81]

Apologies if I missed it, but I don't see what you're trading for the two basses you've narrowed your search to and am curious what you're giving up which might help understand where you're at the moment. I like both basses you're trading for and am a big fan of the Korean Laklands and loved my 4402 from Korea and still own a 60th anniversary Jazz bass which I love but it weighs a ton. Overall my vote for the Fender though I think there should have been a poll the way we're all responding.

I’m giving up my Baum Nidhogg. Yeah, you’re probably right about the poll. My bad

 

[MIJ Fender Guy]

neither

 

[BassHole1]

No brainer - Fender for me.

 

[Oddly]

I'd vote the Fender too. I feel even if it doesn't work out for you it's got the better resale value.
Also seems like the only thing turning folk off is the horseshoe...an easy fix.

 

[Bashke81]

I'd vote the Fender too. I feel even if it doesn't work out for you it's got the better resale value.
Also seems like the only thing turning folk off is the horseshoe...an easy fix.

I agree. That damn horseshoe is really nothing that turns me off at all.

 

[MynameisMe]

Lakland quality is really good. I had The 5501 model and just never never really enjoyed it because the string spacing was so big for a five-string. However, the fit and finish was perfect. I can't remember whether it was a Korean or Indonesian. I bought it about 15 years ago. Ironically I traded it for a jazz bass, then I traded it for a p bass, which is my number one now. Always will be.

 

[Tommy Sparks]

US Fender.

 

[Oddly]

Forgive...and ignore if so inclined...my curiosity, but why trade that Baum? I'd never heard of it and just looked it up, and I gotta say that's a great-looking bass!
In fact I'm trying hard to resist buying one right now!

 

[Bashke81]

Forgive...and ignore if so inclined...my curiosity, but why trade that Baum? I'd never heard of it and just looked it up, and I gotta say that's a great-looking bass!
In fact I'm trying hard to resist buying one right now!

Yeah, it’s a great bass but not for me. It’s too bad that it just sits and collects dust