AJC08

I've reached out via email to all 3 email addresses on the website 3 times now and have sent 2 DM's. What is going on? I'd seriously appreciate it if someone could shed a bit of light with the radio silence if possible please.

On 09/06/2025 at 20:32, John-E-Retro said:

 

I trust the Guykers did the trick.
(I bought some to check them out and found that mechanically they were fine, but finishes were very inconsistent.)

Did you get a satisfactory outcome for active passive for your UNI 5K?

 

 

Hiya 

I have sent you another email and DM but still no response. Could you get back to me when you are able to please.

Thank you! 😊

7 hours ago, John-E-Retro said:

Please feel free to contact me directly ref DJ, I've not been able to locate your original email.

Hiya, 

I have dropped you a pm 😊

Look forward to hearing from you!

7 hours ago, John-E-Retro said:

Hi BC-ers

 

Firstly, Russ, thanks for your kind concern for my health. I'm glad to say that I'm very well and feeling good.

 

Apologies for being elusive on the support side during recent months, but unfortunately, needs must, as outlined below. 

(I'll respond individually to those who still have outstanding enquiries)

 

To explain briefly, what started out as a minor production blip with some custom parts further snowballed, compounding the issue to a level that required a good deal of hands-on work from me for several months to keep things rolling. Thankfully, we're through it all now, and our UK assembly supplier has bounced back.

 

This period highlighted a weakness - support relying entirely on me. So, now there are 3 email support tiers: Info, Sales, and Technical, to facilitate sharing the load.

Hiya John

I'm glad to hear all is ok health wise and such and the business blip has been remedied!

If you could get back to me about a DJ retro it would be highly appreciated 😊

Thanks! 😊

Still for sale?

Well crap, not looking good then! I hope all is ok on their end. Hopefully someone somewhere hears something soon!

I've even found his profile on here and dropped a message but nothing for weeks now. Anyone in the know or have any alternatives at all? 

Thanks for the replies so far though all

Hi all

Has anyone had any recent contact with the guys at East? I've tried to make contact several times recently to get a DJ retro and have had zero luck. Are they still going or stopped now?

Any help would be seriously helpful.

Many thanks

Aj

Thanks for all of the suggestions folks! Definitely considering trying some of the suggested if I can find any. I have to say I played a spector euro 5lx years ago and absolutely loved it! May have to wait and see if anyone is parting ways with one!!

Hey all,

My sincere apologies for the stupid title, it's difficult to describe hahaha!!

I'm curious to know what is the brightest bass you've owned/played with the most sizzle on the top end? While still retaining good low end. Ideally a 5 string but not essential. I'm basically in the market for a new 5er with about £1k-1.5 budget.

Thanks as always!!

Aj

On 27/04/2025 at 01:26, scalpy said:

Very late to the party but yesterday an MJ5 arrived from Thomann, in vintage champagne- basically their version of shoreline gold. Some slight marks on the scratchplate and neck pickup but no issues with much else. It has the roasted maple fretboard- is the protector that comes it with strictly necessary?

 

Gigged it twice already. Last night we had a tricky room to play in and I couldn’t really get a handle on the tone I’d set up, especially coming from a G&L ASAT which has been my mainstay for years, but tonight was much better. Sounds great, completely  different flavour but enjoyed it.  Also, much lighter and very well set up straight out the box. Got to get used to the pickup pan working the wrong way round and my fx patches are going to need a tweak, but it’ll be fun.

How would you describe the tone and build quality? I'm thinking about getting one of these very soon and have heard so many mixed things!

1 hour ago, Sibob said:

I’ve PM’d you @AJC08

 

Si

Replied 😊

3 minutes ago, simonlittle said:

@CalDeephas a very nice-looking DJ5 up for sale on here. 

I just had a look for this and I couldn't see it unfortunately, thanks though.

Hi all,

Does anyone know anywhere in the UK that has stock of Lakland gear, specifically either thr DJ5 or 55-02. 

I'm really struggling to find anyone who stocks anything Lakland. I've tried most of the usual suspects.

Rare as rocking horse doo doo it seems over here now!! Gutted as I'm desperate for one and ready to buy 😞

Thanks all!!!

Do you have a picture of the back at all?

Would you post?

18 minutes ago, Terry M. said:

Did you search Ebay like I suggested? It's still there.

I'm on it already, I've dropped rhe chap a cheeky message asking if he has a BIN price in mindchahaha!! I guess I've become one of those people I usually hate hahah!!

Interesting opinions, thanks guys. I'm happy with a tribute as from what I've seen they sound equally as good!! 🤘🔥

Thanks so much for the advice guys! I kind of thought the G&L would be the way to go. Now to find someone selling one. Not fussed by either the 4 or 5. I'd love one of the Carved top but they are soooo rare it would appear here in the UK 

I'm highly considering the following.

Either a Lakland DJ5

Or a G&L L2000/2500.

Anyone had or used both?

Versatility is absolutely essential to me. I do tend to prefer a more agressive sort of bass tone to be honest with thunderous low end but good top end sizzle. Think Justin Chancellor style tone.

I'd also be interested if anyone is selling either. Particularly the G&L's as these are becoming rare as rocking horse doo doo over here as I don't think anyone is selling them for some reason.

Many thanks as always!

Aj

Still available mate? Fits standard jazz right?

Willing to ship mate?

On 09/03/2024 at 07:42, mrtcat said:

34 inch

Damnnnnn wish it was 35!! Hope it sells ASAP for you though brother!

Probably my favourite fender finish!!

Scale?