FS/FT: Lefty USA Lakland Joe Osborn 5-String *LEFT HANDED*

[Addison]

I decided to sell my beloved USA Lakland Joe Osborn 5-String bass.



This is one of only TWO lefty JoBo 5'ers known to exist... and now that Lakland has officially removed the "Joe Osborn" from the description and from the serial numbers, it almost has a bit of a collector's vibe to it.

Here are the pics:







































Here are the specs...

• Swamp Ash body
• Translucent aged blonde (butterscotch) finish (wood grain is lightly visible through the finish)
• Quarter sawn rock maple neck
• BEAUTIFULLY striped rosewood slab board
• Birdseye maple dot markers
• Stack-knob electronics (V/T & V/T)
• Lindy Fralin custom pickups
• Dunlop Straplok compatible strap buttons
• Chrome front pickup cover
• Hipshot Ultralight Tuners
• OHSC with Lakland logo
• Approximate weight is 9.5 lbs

Condition:

This is a used bass... there is "thumbnail wear" above the bridge pickup, and along the B-string where I've rested my thumb while playing. The pickguard has swirling from my knuckles from slapping. There are some minor digs on the headstock and one or two small surface dings on the body. All the minor "wear" that comes along with playing can be seen if you look closely.

However, as you can see from the pictures, this is all very minor wear... the bass is in pretty great shape cosmetically... I've played it a lot, but I've taken very good care of it. 98% of the wear could probably be buffed out with some automotive polish if you were bothered by it. Personally, I think it adds to the charm.

Both live and on tape, this thing sounds absolutely ridiculous... but it especially shines live. The way the wood combo in this bass is tuned just makes it sit PERFECTLY in the mix.

I'm selling it for two reasons:

1.) I have major GAS right now that is taking me in a couple of other directions
2.) I also have another high-end 5-string with a maple board that is getting almost 100% of my attention right now... the Laklansd is just sitting and not being played. It's pretty stupid to let it sit there and waste away... I have a personal policy about owning basses that I don't play... so I thought I'd give someone else a shot at this beauty.

Price:

Current MSRP on this bass is $4800 with Lakland pickups... "Street" is about $3600... wait time is approximately 14 months. I waited 16 months for this one!!!

I'm asking a pretty firm $2500 shipped & fully insured to the lower 48... I MIGHT be open to a trade for an equal value bass or a trade plus cash to me. If you have ideas, don't be afraid to let me know. I'll consider anything.

I also MIGHT be willing to ship internationally... but, we'll have to talk first. Overseas UPS is recommended for insurance purposes, but it is VERY expensive (usually $250-$400 USD). Shipping standard post overseas for a high-dollar instrument can be pretty risky... and if I'm confident that you're ok with taking that risk and not holding me responsible for anything, it might work. Let's talk.

Somebody buy this before I change my mind.

Thanks!!!

[Addison]

** BUMP ***

[Addison]

Here's a quick sound sample I did before work today...

CLICK HERE!

I apologize for whatever crap I was trying to play... ... it was pretty early and I was still trying to digest coffee at the time...

But, hopefully it gives you a good idea of what the bass sounds like with both volumes and both tones at 100%.

Big, round, full, fat, and burpy... with a nice growl.

There isn't any EQ or compression or anything else on the bass either... it's completely dry.

[p0k]

love that color!

too bad i'm not a lefty...

[Johnius]

This is such a nice bass. Bump for another lefty. Wish I had the cash.

[Addison]

Thanks for the comments guys!!!

[JAUQO III-X]

The only other left handed JO that I've seen was a white one.

[Addison]

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

The only other left handed JO that I've seen was a white one.

I'm guessing it was a 4-string?

There are several of those floating around... unless you saw this very recently.

About a year ago, Brian and Carl at Lakland both told me that they only know of two 5'ers that were ever made.

The other one was Chris Chew's from the North Mississippi All-Stars. It was red with blocks and binding and a maple board... it has since been repainted black. I'm an aquaintance of the new owner.

[JAUQO III-X]

Originally Posted by Addison

I'm guessing it was a 4-string?

There are several of those floating around... unless you saw this very recently.

About a year ago, Brian and Carl at Lakland both told me that they only know of two 5'ers that were ever made.

The other one was Chris Chew's from the North Mississippi All-Stars. It was red with blocks and binding and a maple board... it has since been repainted black. I'm an aquaintance of the new owner.

Yes it was a 4 string and now that you mention it I did see and play Chris Chew's red one.

[Addison]

SPF!!!

[gravesbass]

Bump for a very respectable seller... and great guy!

[Addison]

SOLD AND SHIPPED TODAY!!!

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