bubinga5 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) I have a lovely Maruszczyk Elwood 5 string jazz bass, it is superb, but im longing for a Lakland 55-02 Deluxe that i have seen.. what is wrong with me.!!? Why is the grass always greener on the other side.? Edited September 24, 2016 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki1984 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Lol it's the bane of my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I have the same problem, I wanted a blue/maple P and so I bought a new one and it's fabulous, then I saw a red/maple on here for sale and I coveted it, now it's with me and I'm happy. I have a lovely candy orange/ maple Jazz which is fantastic BUT I saw the Antigua up for sale recently and I thought wow that'll be a great backup Jazz, so I now have it It's getting stupid. I still look at basses for sale even though I don't need any. Beware when you retire guys, too much time on your hands and too many temptations on places like this, I'm now gas free..... unless I see something I can't live without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1474747076' post='3140258'] Beware when you retire guys, too much time on your hands and too many temptations on places like this... [/quote] Not a problem if you're retired but skint like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 I have extreme Thunderbird GAS at the mo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 For some reason I really want a battered orange P-bass, so much so that I keep wondering what kind of band I would need to start for it to be necessary for me to buy one. Suggestions welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1474731943' post='3140124'] I have a lovely Maruszczyk Elwood 5 string jazz bass, it is superb, but im longing for a Lakland 55-02 Deluxe that i have seen.. what is wrong with me.!!? Why is the grass always greener on the other side.? [/quote] I must admit I'd prefer the 55-02 to a Jazz bass, throw in the deluxe and it's a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I have just bid proper money for a USA Musicman Sub....why....I already know full well I don't like Musicman Basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I'm looking at Austin Metros and Maestros, Morris Itals and Marinas etc on eBay, some things just can't be explained! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1474833576' post='3140946'] I'm looking at Austin Metros and Maestros, Morris Itals and Marinas etc on eBay, some things just can't be explained! [/quote] I used to.have an MG Montego.....a very quick car but rusted to death Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1474731943' post='3140124'] I have a lovely Maruszczyk Elwood 5 string jazz bass, it is superb, but im longing for a Lakland 55-02 Deluxe that i have seen.. what is wrong with me.!!? Why is the grass always greener on the other side.? [/quote] I'm curious, what's the difference between the regular 55-02 and the deluxe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I've no particular desire to get another Lakland, but even as I'm halfway through the wait for a custom build I still find myself looking in the marketplace and thinking 'ooh, I could do something with that'. It's this damn forum, it's like a wonderful disease... I'm thinking of asking for a special account that restricts me to Theory & Technique, Events and Tutors for Hire. The sections that will actually help me improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The deluxe versions have fancy laminate tops and a wider choice of finishes everything else is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 The bad thing about this forum... gives you GAS The good thing... you realise there's always someone worse than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjojjas Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I had one bass for 20 + years (ibanez ct) and it did me fine.... then I found this place and ebay and I must have bought a dozen bases in 4 years...mostly jazz type necks Ive even started an excuse that I played skinny necks and now I'm older my arthritic hands need the wider spacing on P type bases.... gotta buy new bases now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1474833576' post='3140946'] I'm looking at Austin Metros and Maestros, Morris Itals and Marinas etc on eBay, some things just can't be explained! [/quote] I'm heavily into classic cars with my 1962 Anglia so there is nothing wrong with you Pete, the choice however.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Well I've got a mini and a Morris minor, I fancied something a bit modern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1474731943' post='3140124'] I have a lovely Maruszczyk Elwood 5 string jazz bass, it is superb, but im longing for a Lakland 55-02 Deluxe that i have seen.. what is wrong with me.!!? Why is the grass always greener on the other side.? [/quote] It's not. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1474749114' post='3140280'] I have extreme Thunderbird GAS at the mo..... [/quote] You have good taste. I recommend the Gibson model or Custom. If you can find a vintage 90 or 91 you'd be set. For used or vintage make sure there hasn't been any neck damage. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I had a 55-02 and it was a very nice, journeyman bass (for want of a better term) and did its job well. However, it wasn't a patch on my Maruszczyk in terms of build and feel. I'm seriously contemplating another Elwood L, but I'm not ever likely to have another Lakland. They're very good basses, but I never really connected with it. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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