FS Lakland Skyline DJ4 --> Plek'd

p0werslav3 · #1 02-03-2010, 07:26 PM

Paying bills so up for sale is my 2008 Lakland Skyline DJ4.

This bass is in excellent condition with no dings, scratches, dents, etc.

I did change out the pick guard and knobs (as seen in the bottom picture) but I will include the originals with the sale.

Asking $950 OBO shipped/insured in a HSC to the lower 48 only. Paypal works. NO trades!!!

**bassman_al** · #2 02-04-2010, 05:30 AM

looks like a passive bass? How much does it weigh? Nice looking bass!

p0werslav3 · #3 02-04-2010, 05:46 AM

Yep it's passive. I haven't weighed it yet but I'm guessing 9-9.5 lbs. I'll have to weigh it when I get home.

**bassman_al** · #4 02-04-2010, 06:06 AM

I tried to look it up on their website but could not find it. Do you know what type of pups are in it? I e-mailed the guys at Lakland too, to inquire about it's weight. It sounds like it is heavier than what I want, but the price is nice. I can't afford it unless my P-bass sells. I am also looking at a few other models here. Still, yours is very nice looking.

**bassman_al** · #5 02-04-2010, 06:12 AM

more questions. ever adjust the truss rod? Do you know if the neck is graphite reinforced? If yes to the adjustment question, tell me how that worked? Did you have to remove the neck? Is it an allen wrench or phillips screw head? Looks like the groove in the pick guard is built to accomodate an allen wrench. That is a nice design if that is the case. My Fender Jazz is an RI, which means I take the neck off, turn the truss rod screw, reinstall neck, test, repeat as needed. Yeah, a pain for sure. Thanks!

Johnny Alien · #6 02-04-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman_al

I tried to look it up on their website but could not find it. Do you know what type of pups are in it?

The model has been discontinued which is why it is not on their website. This is a 2008 and judging on thefact that it comes with a PLEK tag it must have the Lakland brand pickups in it. You can hear samples of that pickup on the Lakland website.

http://www.lakland.com/ac_JO5.htm

That is a Joe Osborn but it uses the same pickups and has the same body wood.

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Originally Posted by bassman_al

Do you know if the neck is graphite reinforced?

The neck on a 4 string Skylne DJ is not graphite reinforced.

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Originally Posted by bassman_al

Did you have to remove the neck? Is it an allen wrench or phillips screw head? Looks like the groove in the pick guard is built to accomodate an allen wrench. That is a nice design if that is the case.

You are right on...the body and pickguard are routed to allow truss rod access without removing the neck.

(I realize I am not the seller but I figured I would answer these questions since I knew the answer.)

**bassman_al** · #7 02-04-2010, 07:35 AM

Thanks Johnny!

p0werslav3 · #8 02-04-2010, 07:55 AM

Sweet, thanks Johnny. Saved me some typing

**bassman_al** · #9 02-04-2010, 08:00 AM

Brian from Lakland e-mailed me right away to say that this model is now discontinued. He also said the weight varies quite a bit from bass to bass.

This model is not an American model, correct? And still curious about how often it needs truss rod adjustments, and how low the action can be set. Thanks!

Alan

funk generator · #10 02-04-2010, 08:19 AM

Dont know if youve played laklands bassman, but you will NOT be dissapointed! bump for a great lookin bass!

p0werslav3 · #11 02-04-2010, 10:49 AM

No this is not an American made, it was made in Indonesia (if I remember correctly).

As far as set-up work, I'm not really qualified to answer those questions. I don't do any work on my own gear (except changing strings) but I do know this is a well built bass and should require minimal maintenance. As far as how low the action can be set, the guys at Lakland would be the best to ask.

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Originally Posted by bassman_al

Brian from Lakland e-mailed me right away to say that this model is now discontinued. He also said the weight varies quite a bit from bass to bass.

This model is not an American model, correct? And still curious about how often it needs truss rod adjustments, and how low the action can be set. Thanks!

Alan

**bassman_al** · #12 02-04-2010, 10:56 AM

Great. Only other question I have is the weight, when you get a chance.

Johnny Alien · #13 02-04-2010, 11:05 AM

I live in a high humidity area and basses here tend to require more tweaking than most. I have never had issues with Skylines. They were all very stable.

**bassman_al** · #14 02-04-2010, 11:10 AM

Hey Johnny, thanks. You live relatively close to me. My P-bass never needs tweaking, my J-bass does at least 2 times a year.

Good luck with the snow this weekend. I have a gig in Gettysburg tomorrow night and we are suposed to get 1-2 feet of snow in our area. I hear that by the PA turnpike its more like 7-10 inches. We'll see...

Thanks for the info, the Skylines sound really nice!

Al

Johnny Alien · #15 02-04-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman_al

Good luck with the snow this weekend. I have a gig in Gettysburg tomorrow night and we are suposed to get 1-2 feet of snow in our area. I hear that by the PA turnpike its more like 7-10 inches. We'll see...

Yep most of my instruments tend to need a tweak about twice a year when the seasons change majorly. My Skyline Glaubs were at least as good as that if not better.

They are calling for around a foot near me starting tomorrow afternoon.

I was supposed to pick up one of my basses at the shop this Sat too. I am very sad.

mcm · #16 02-04-2010, 07:14 PM

best basses on the market.......

**bassman_al** · #17 02-06-2010, 05:35 AM

still trying to sell mine so I can buy yours...

p0werslav3 · #18 02-07-2010, 07:51 PM

No resonable offer refused bump!

TeamTrejo · #19 02-07-2010, 10:09 PM

PM sent.

p0werslav3 · #20 02-08-2010, 06:38 AM

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