geoham Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) Some of you may remember my thread on here about a month ago saying that for about the first time in my life I wanted a 'modern' bass - basically something active that sounds good with roundwound strings, to compliment my flatound equipped P & J. I almost settled on just buying another MIM Jazz, but after much research, I decided to push the boat out a bit further and decided to buy a Lakland 55-01. At £700, it's an expensive bass for me! I've really wanted to play a five string for some time (been playing 4 strings for 20 years!). It's my second attempt at this - last one was an Ibanez Soundgear, which had a nice sound, but I couldn't handle the tight string spacing or floppy B string. The Lakland addresses both of these, so I'm determined to make it work out this time! One wee question for anyone who already owns one - does the extra inch of neck have any impact on getting in to a standard gig bag or case? Thanks, George Edited May 26, 2015 by geoham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Nice score. I've had Lakland GAS for ages, but have resisted so far! Of course without pics this is just rumour and hearsay, so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 It's being delivered on Tuesday... Can't wait! It's the same as the one in this video though. http://youtu.be/S2_NWbuEMI0 I'll get the obligatory NBD pics up on Tuesday evening all going to plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) [quote name='geoham' timestamp='1432490765' post='2781995'] It's being delivered on Tuesday... [/quote] That's no excuse for not posting pics of it! Mm, vintage cream and maple - liking it a lot. Just had a look at the spec... Bartolinis, Hipshot Ultralites... a lot of bass for the money. Edited May 24, 2015 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Nice. Hope it's everything you're hoping for and more . Pics please, once you've got it and checked that all is well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Lakland make really great 5 string basses - good choice. It should fit your standard case with no real problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Superb choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Pedal Geek Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Congrats! I took home a 55-01 and a 55-02 years back to test them. Both were great basses, but I eventually decided to keep the 55-02. But the 55-01 was a great instrument too - enjoy yours! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) Here's the pics as promised! Edited May 26, 2015 by geoham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 That looks lovely, really understated. The vintage white looks great with the maple board. Tell me it's great... mine arrives tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Wow, I didn't know these came in white. Very nice. My first Lakland was a 55-01, boring black and rosewood. I'd never heard of Lakland before going to the Bass Centre one day looking for a 5 string and seeing a large stand full of 55-01's. I was prepared to spend a lot more on a 5 string, but the 55-01 won out very quickly. The necks are really comfortable and I never noticed the extra inch in length. It fits a standard Fender sized gig bag, due to the short 3 -2 headstock. I did change the pre amp on mine, but to be honest I never really noticed much difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Is it creamier in real life? Looks whiter in your pics than in the vid. Either way it's very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 [quote name='NickD' timestamp='1432676237' post='2783944'] That looks lovely, really understated. The vintage white looks great with the maple board. Tell me it's great... mine arrives tomorrow! [/quote] It's great! Can't wait to get it out to a rehearsal to properly try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1432679176' post='2783965'] Is it creamier in real life? Looks whiter in your pics than in the vid. Either way it's very nice. [/quote] I'd say the video is probably closer to the actual colour. Camera phones, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1432677058' post='2783951'] Wow, I didn't know these came in white. Very nice. [/quote] I believe it's just been introduced recently. Looks awesome next to my black / black / rosewood Precision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 That colour combo is brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) need to see the front and the whole shebang, looks nice the Laklands are growing on me after watching the video i realised its got the same (in principle) pickups and on board eq as an ibanez sr500! Edited May 27, 2015 by lowhand_mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 [quote name='geoham' timestamp='1432703459' post='2784029'] I'd say the video is probably closer to the actual colour. Camera phones, eh? [/quote] Well that's good... I prefer creamier. Needless to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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