Fender American Std Precision V vs Yamaha BB 1025x vs Lakland Skyline 55-64 & 55-02

#41
I know 2 guys who would give me gigs. . . . . if I played an upright bass, and several more if I could sing.

That's the problem. Do you want to work a lot or a little. Get a Lakland and a Fender and make everyone happy.

I get just enough work just playing my Lull's and Laklands, but I really should knuckle down with an upright.
 
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chris_b said:
I know 2 guys who would give me gigs. . . . . if I played an upright bass, and several more if I could sing.

That's the problem. Do you want to work a lot or a little. Get a Lakland and a Fender and make everyone happy.

I get just enough work just playing my Lull's and Laklands, but I really should knuckle down with an upright.
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Looking to break into more serious work, preferable a higher volume of it. So I'm trying to put aside my personal desires for what I might go for and go for the tool that will help me land and retain gigs.
 
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Enjoy ALL of having a 5 string P by getting the Lakland 55-64.

I only say that, as it the results around here vary more often on the Fender B strings vs there are hardly ever complaints with the Lakland B's. Strictly from a construction stand-point, the odds favor Lakland. Tonally they will be very close.
 
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liveburning274 said:
Enjoy ALL of having a 5 string P by getting the Lakland 55-64.

I only say that, as it the results around here vary more often on the Fender B strings vs there are hardly ever complaints with the Lakland B's. Strictly from a construction stand-point, the odds favor Lakland. Tonally they will be very close.
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Thank you for the info liveburning.

Have to admit that all things being equal otherwise, the 35" scale on the Lakland is an attractive feature. I had a 35" Ibanez BTB and loved the taut nature of the B. Another big plus for the 55-64 is the "industry standard" P5 shape pickup vs Fender's offset version.

Was looking at the 55-64 on Sweetwater's site, but it's saying that it is a special order item, therefore if I take receipt of it and don't like it I'm stuck with it.

Have to admit I'm still just a bit hung up on dropping that kind of coin for an Indonesian made instrument. Really wish I could find a Skyline here in Nashville to get an idea of the feel of the neck and how I will take to it. Without being able to return it if I don't like it that becomes a major issue. Nevermind that I'm really wanting black or white finish and a maple board ideally. Only seem to find the 55-64 in sunburst with a rosewood board.
 
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IMO a company's QC is more important than the country of origin, and IME Lakland always have good QC.

I don't know Nashville but, from looking at videos, there seems to be a lot of Lakland and Sadowsky 5 string basses around.

If you're not sure, I'd look at the used market as a way of testing the water.
 
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chris_b said:
IMO a company's QC is more important than the country of origin, and IME Lakland always have good QC.

I don't know Nashville but, from looking at videos, there seems to be a lot of Lakland and Sadowsky 5 string basses around.

If you're not sure, I'd look at the used market as a way of testing the water.
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An excellent point chris_b. I'll keep digging.
 
#51
I haven't read through the whole thread, but here are my thoughts: visually you'll be fine around Nashville with any of those basses. The Yahamas are starting to show up here more and more. Travis Vance is using them out on the road with Thomas Rhett-they definitely have enough "fender" vibe to pass.

That being said, I love the BB basses, but I haven't ever played a 5-string version where the B-string didn't completely suck. I've had mixed feelings about the Fender P5, I love my lakland 55-01 all over. I think they have all of the basses you are looking for hanging on the wall at Corner Music.

When I am playing gigs in multiple genre's, I always want an active bass, but I know that is not true for everyone.
 
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Calebmundy said:
I haven't read through the whole thread, but here are my thoughts: visually you'll be fine around Nashville with any of those basses. The Yahamas are starting to show up here more and more. Travis Vance is using them out on the road with Thomas Rhett-they definitely have enough "fender" vibe to pass.

That being said, I love the BB basses, but I haven't ever played a 5-string version where the B-string didn't completely suck. I've had mixed feelings about the Fender P5, I love my lakland 55-01 all over. I think they have all of the basses you are looking for hanging on the wall at Corner Music.

When I am playing gigs in multiple genre's, I always want an active bass, but I know that is not true for everyone.
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Thanks for chiming in Calebmundy. Appreciate the info.

The "loose" feel of the BB has continually been an issue for me since purchasing the bass. Even with mine having an aftermarket Hipshot A style put on it, that didn't help. It's a very "soft" feeling bass, which is good and bad, depending on the situation. I personally prefer a more "taut" feel to the strings. The Fenders do well enough, but I do usually like a 35" scale best for a B string. There are always exceptions though. I was willing to look at the Yamaha 1025 but was told that they had been discontinued. That left me with the Fender and the Lakland. Things just fell into place for the Fender. I'll have 30 days to put it through it's paces and if it isn't doing it for me, then it will be going back.

I tend to lean toward passive basses for the "organic" nature of their sound, but I'll probably be getting a preamp pedal so that I can cover both areas decently. Any advice you'd have to offer as to your experiences in landing and playing gigs here in Nashville would be appreciated. PM me if you'd like to chat.

Thanks again!
 
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Rickter said:
Thanks for chiming in Calebmundy. Appreciate the info.

The "loose" feel of the BB has continually been an issue for me since purchasing the bass. Even with mine having an aftermarket Hipshot A style put on it, that didn't help. It's a very "soft" feeling bass, which is good and bad, depending on the situation. I personally prefer a more "taut" feel to the strings. The Fenders do well enough, but I do usually like a 35" scale best for a B string. There are always exceptions though. I was willing to look at the Yamaha 1025 but was told that they had been discontinued. That left me with the Fender and the Lakland. Things just fell into place for the Fender. I'll have 30 days to put it through it's paces and if it isn't doing it for me, then it will be going back.

I tend to lean toward passive basses for the "organic" nature of their sound, but I'll probably be getting a preamp pedal so that I can cover both areas decently. Any advice you'd have to offer as to your experiences in landing and playing gigs here in Nashville would be appreciated. PM me if you'd like to chat.

Thanks again!
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Cool man. My Lakland 55-01 is the most expensive bass I have ever owned. I've had it for 13 years. The B-string kicks butt! I'll PM you my number and we can get coffee sometime.
 
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Went by the local Sam Ash today, and what do you know, they had a used Lakland 55-64 with a maple fretboard. Exactly what I would have wanted had it been available. After playing it, and it was nice, I'm still glad that I picked the Precision V.
 
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Rickter said:
Went by the local Sam Ash today, and what do you know, they had a used Lakland 55-64 with a maple fretboard. Exactly what I would have wanted had it been available. After playing it, and it was nice, I'm still glad that I picked the Precision V.
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Any thoughts about why you still looking Ike the fender over the Lakland ?
 
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odarellmc said:
Any thoughts about why you still looking Ike the fender over the Lakland ?
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was just an observation. Prior to purchasing the US Fender P5, I was really interested in the Lakland. Liked the 35" scale I had previously, and liked the industry standard P5 pickup as opposed to Fender's offset version. Couldn't find one to try out around here. The US Fender P5 I knew and had played before and there were so many things that were pointing me in the direction of the Fender. It was something I couldn't deny. The irony of finding the Lakland after the fact and liking it less was my being shown that I made the right decision.
 
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