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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1413790154' post='2581751'] That is a lovely looking bass... [/quote] I was passing time in GuitarGuitar and tried it out. It blew me away and I went home without it and pined. Went back a day later and just bought it. I knew I wouldn't be able to get another one and it's a keeper. I'm getting a clear pickguard made too.

Not my photo but identical to mine: [Img]http://i631.photobucket.com/albums/uu31/djlotus36/bassfs6/lak5_zps4af277c5.jpg" class="ipsImage" />

I bought my T-40 from Drew and he delivered it to my house himself to try with no commitment from me expected. I think his prices may be a little high at times but definitely provided a great service to me.

[quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1412336872' post='2567932'] The Laklands look cool but I honestly done see the point... If you wanted a P & J Bass why would not just buy a Fender for the same price or a few hundred quid cheaper if you went for a MIM? [/quote] Because whilst Fender created the formula. They did not perfect it. A Mexican P/J is in no way similar to any Skyline and I'd have people agree with me if I said the Skylines were equal to or even surpassed US Fenders.

Great video which generally told me there isn't much difference between them. The 77 was indeed a lot brighter and possibly had a a lower action but I think you could have done the same with any of them with a little EQ. The others did have very subtle differences, but nothing you'd ever notice as soon as you were playing with others.

I have 6 and it probably too many, but I like the choice. I don't think I have any that are too overlapping in sound (except perhaps the Variax) so I feel justified in their existance. A quick summary for those who care: [b]Lakland 55-60[/b] - An amazing classic sounding Jazz but 35" scale 5 string. [b]Spector Q6[/b] - Very focused and clear sound from the EMGs, really cuts through a mix. [b]Fender Precision[/b] - Fitted with flats for old school thump, my general 'pick up and learn a new song bass. [b]Peavey T-40[/b] - Heavy but cranked with a pick not much can beat it. Many sounds and still surprises me. [b]Line 6 Variax [/b]- The ultimate chameleon bass. The normal models aren't all convincing but there is nothing more versatile, the acoustic and 8/12 strings are a particular bonus. [b]Yamaha RBX775 - [/b]Defretted a few years ago and fitted with flats, I can get an amazing upright tone from it. I do fancy a Stingray still even though the T-40 can do the sound with some EQing, I think it's the look I miss.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1411388279' post='2558956'] The ATK is great as long you dont want a bass that looks or sounds like a Stingray [/quote] It does rhyme though.

It also sounds like PMT were desperate not to give you money back. Cash flow issues ? #devilsadvocate

Lovely stuff. Had mine nearly 18 months and still amazed by it.

Don't try and get a cat to bark or a dog to purr. If you want P/J then get a bass with those pickups.

I've had a few times where I wanted to sell mine. Then I plugged it in and cranked it up. Thought removed.

I'd say what you have is better. You have more versatility across both instruments.

Wow what a stunner. Didn't know it existed.

You can play that song using open notes and 2nd fret. But i suppose in general yes it will.

An update ! I traded the G&L for a Spector. I'm glad I'm a man of conviction. I'm likely to now lose the Precision, T-40 and Variax (or 2 of these) as I don't play 4 strings in my band so 3 is excessive. Am eyeing up an MTD Artist 5 to replace 2 of them perhaps.

Ash will look nicer.

I'd like to do the same with mine but they're a little too pricey for me.