Matt_UK Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1329836693' post='1548180'] +1 great bass design. I want the White/Maple 5er. [/quote] Same here, but a 4 banger. Been wanting an all white DJ4 for a while... Wonder if they've fixed the QC issues (string to p'up alignment) that seemed a problem with the older ones? Edited February 21, 2012 by Matt_UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fragglefart Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 These seem curvier than they were before. Was so impressed with the older model, will have tlook these out, very tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 [quote name='Matt_UK' timestamp='1329849256' post='1548530'] Same here, but a 4 banger. Been wanting an all white DJ4 for a while... Wonder if they've fixed the QC issues (string to p'up alignment) that seemed a problem with the older ones? [/quote] There was a huge thread on talkbass about a pretty recent Lakland bass, and then more came out of the woodwork, which meant what I found wasn't me being mental. The bass pictures in question all had misaligned bridges/pups and some of the B/G strings were almost hanging off the board because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) Interesting... I like the look of them. Never played one though. From the general vibe on here, I'm willing to bet that I'd be into them. I note that headstock shape seems to crop up time and again on basses which are seen to be boutique/custom/expensive/high end, etc. Edited February 21, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 This has seriously got me thinking about a DJ5 string, first time in a while I've been struck by GAS! Agghhh must save for a Sadowsky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I have liked a few in shops but not enough to take the plunge...even when I was seriously looking Personally, I think they could do with a good pre amp and go active but they do passive Fender J's quite well. They play well straight off the stand..IME..which is not always a given, even on expensive basses and before I would go into them any deeper, I would have to set it up for me. As with a lot of basses off the shelf, I can no longer trust a marque to be consistant so I would be prepared to visit a few to find the one that I wanted. This is not so strange a thing to have to do anyway Having said that..not in the market for one, nice try but no cigars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I see that since reintroducing the DJ, they've ditched the weird looking 44-75 model that looked like a stunted version of the DJ; it had shorter horns and I think the bridge pickup was in a more 70s position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I've loved mine since I picked it up from Molan. Heavier than the Fenders I've tried, but killing them in terms of construction, playability and tone. Good to see them back, and hoping I'll get the chance to add more Laklands to the collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1329836693' post='1548180'] +1 great bass design. I want the White/Maple 5er. [/quote] Yep, that's always been the one that's done it for me. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1329818918' post='1547697'] Its a shame i never really got on with mine when i had it, i do now regret selling it. Not keen on the Skyline colours though, i still prefer the Black sparkle [/quote] I think I remember ogling this one in the for sale section for a while. Hubba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Matt_UK' timestamp='1329849256' post='1548530'] Same here, but a 4 banger. Been wanting an all white DJ4 for a while... Wonder if they've fixed the QC issues (string to p'up alignment) that seemed a problem with the older ones? [/quote] I had one delivered from Thomanns and never even opened it. Just sent it straight back as i had already brought a Duck Dunn off them, changed my mind, ordered the DJ and then decided to keep the DD. I really wish i had played it as it would have put me off the DJ5. @Maverick. yes, it took a while to sell but i know its been sold on at least once more. It was made active but i think its now been put back to stock, as a Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1329852258' post='1548597'] There was a huge thread on talkbass about a pretty recent Lakland bass, and then more came out of the woodwork, which meant what I found wasn't me being mental. The bass pictures in question all had misaligned bridges/pups and some of the B/G strings were almost hanging off the board because of it. [/quote] That was here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 There was a very recent thread on Talkbass...I'll try find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Not really bothered, always found them very bland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329903805' post='1549233'] That was here... [/quote] http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/lakland-55-02-string-alignment-851127/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 My mistake! I just remembered it was Lakland pickup alignment here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329915868' post='1549581'] My mistake! I just remembered it was Lakland pickup alignment here! [/quote] And who, i wonder started that thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1329916087' post='1549589'] And who, i wonder started that thread [/quote] So the conclusion is Laklands are great if you don't mind the [u][b]possibility[/b][/u] of the strings or pickups not lining up MM20, have you considered going into reviewing bass gear? Edited February 22, 2012 by charic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329916629' post='1549610'] So the conclusion is Laklands are great if you don't mind the possibility of the strings or pickups not lining up [/quote] I should add that ive had 5 Laklands, and played around 10 altogether and all were spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1329916773' post='1549616'] I should add that ive had 5 Laklands, and played around 10 altogether and all were spot on. [/quote] Yeah every one I've played has been as I'd expect! Luck of the draw eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1329916773' post='1549616'] I should add that ive had 5 Laklands, and played around 10 altogether and all were spot on. [/quote] Fixed my post for clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329917155' post='1549630'] Fixed my post for clarity [/quote] well i was going to add "unlike Fenders" to my post but this isnt the right place for that.......yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1329916629' post='1549610'] MM20, have you considered going into reviewing bass gear? [/quote] I'd love to. I'm far from being a pro-bassist, (although Im very happy with my playing) but I'm pretty sure I'm clued up on equipment. I'd still love a Lakland bass as well, depsite moaning about the pup/bridge alignment. Wish I'd bought one before they changed ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 ha ha .. Gareth reviewed a DJ for me... and pulled it to pieces. I bought a Sei instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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