Lakland 55-60 / Sadowsky Metro Express.?

[bubinga5]

I was wondering if anyone has experience of either of these two 5 string jazz basses..  I have played neither but I'm looking at purchasing a £1000 or sub £1000 5 string jazz bass. 

I'm aware the Lakland would be a used buy and the Sadowsky would be a new purchase.

How are the new Sadowsky Metro Express's in regards to the neck shape, construction, pre amp etc compared to the Lakland?? ( I'm aware the Lakland is Passive).  In general what are your thoughts on either.? Or any other five string Jazz basses I should consider around this price range.? I'm considering Bacchus also but that would be an import..

 

Thankyou for any info..

[Raslee]

Sandberg 😊

[Acebassmusic]

Cort Elrick NSJ5 great basses that tend to get overlooked for some reason.

[Terry M.]

The Sadowsky can also be a used purchase if you end up down that route.

 

https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2024-sadowsky-metroexpress-21-vintage-jj-5-2/

[risingson]

Like you bubinga5 I’m keen to try out the Metro Express stuff. I’ve played virtually every other type of Sadowsky under the sun but I’m not inclined to spend the money on the big brothers so much anymore. I’d really quite like a M5-24. 
 

Lakland Skyline to my mind make some of the best Fender style basses pound for pound at that price point of anyone. The JO5s are tremendous instruments. I would say that they do have a slight feel of being not so special or custom made in build quality, something in the travel of the pots on the ones I’ve owned and played, but tone and playability is right up there which is where it matters for me.