Lakland Skyline Glaub Black/Maple

mattygbass · #1 10-09-2009, 02:32 PM

hey every body,

Im getting a new u.s. lakland and need to recoupe some funds. i was trying to sell my U.S. 4-94 but things are moving slow in the Upper end market, and i aint gonna give it away.
so i guess we'll try with the BG4

I have alot of love into this bass, with a new pickgaurd and i refinished the neck to U.S specs with a tung oil finish. this bass feels just as nice as any of my U.S. laklands, really!!

the bass is in nice shape, it has been played though and if you hold it up in the light you can see a few small scratches on the back, all pretty minor and nothing through the paint
the front is scratch free, except on the pickgaurd. there is one small scratch on the picgaurd but again, pretty minor and i am incuding the stock white(mint ) gaurd.

fralin pickups 2005 build.9.5 lbs

$700 shipped in the Cont. U.S. in a Lakland/levy's gigbag. will be pack well and insured.SOLD

buffordbass · #2 10-09-2009, 03:13 PM

Oh my...

PWV · #3 10-09-2009, 04:04 PM

Day-ummm!

Don't think this will last long. Frickin' gorgeous bass.

Captain Simian · #4 10-09-2009, 08:50 PM

I've got the exact same bass. Incredible sound; cuts through but still fills the low end with no issues. Currently my #1 bass. Someone is going to be pleasantly surprised by this. Bump for my bass' twin!

basspro · #5 10-09-2009, 09:25 PM

[quote=mattygbass;8073061]
I have alot of love into this bass, with a new pickgaurd and i refinished the neck to U.S specs with a tung oil finish. this bass feels just as nice as any of my U.S. laklands, really!!

Sorry but i've only owned 1 lakie before,so how did you bring the neck to US specs? She's a beauty.

Johnny Alien · #6 10-09-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by basspro

Sorry but i've only owned 1 lakie before,so how did you bring the neck to US specs? She's a beauty.

I think he is referring to the finish on the neck. Skylines have a basic satin finish while the US models have an oil type of finish.

basspro · #7 10-09-2009, 09:47 PM

Haa that's what i thought, he took the poly down to natural
wood for the wax/oil treatment. Thanks

busyboxst7 · #8 10-10-2009, 02:59 AM

1) How are the frets doing wear wise?

2) This is subjective but.. there's nowhere around here to try a Lakland P-style anything. I tried a Joe Osborn the other day and it played great but the sound was really dark. I played a Fender Road Worn '50s Precision and it had way more upper mids that I liked. Have you played one of those, or the Joe Osborn? Any thoughts?

I'm debating between these:
-Glaub, skyline
-Duck Dunn, skyline
-Fender RW 50s P, classic 50s P, (can't afford a American Vintage yet)

mattygbass · #9 10-10-2009, 04:46 AM

minimal fret wear,if any. its only a few years old.

for the sound, be your own judge.

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

Matt Call · #10 10-10-2009, 10:18 AM

I must resist, I must resist, I must resist, I must resist...

In all seriousness, I'm trying to see if this is doable for me. I've been looking for a good Glaub, and I doubt there's a better Skyline Glaub out there.

busyboxst7 · #11 10-10-2009, 10:26 AM

Not trying to be a weener, but can we define "minimal" fretwear? What is minimal to one person, may not be to another (and some people wear frets way faster than others so to them it's minimal cause all their axes are worn in)...

Sorry, but this is only going for studio use + I'm a guitar tech so intonation stuff is rather obvious in this setting.

.... Oh, and do you know the weight of this one?

buffordbass · #12 10-10-2009, 11:41 AM

That is a sweet bass for an incredible price... cant believe it is still here!!

busyboxst7 · #13 10-10-2009, 11:49 AM

pm'd ... gotta check one more tiny thing, then we should be go (presuming it goes fine).

mattygbass · #14 10-10-2009, 04:40 PM

weight is nine pounds, and there is no visible fret wear, no buzzing.

and pm replied, as of right now, still here.

illidian · #15 10-10-2009, 04:57 PM

Must… resist…

basspraiser · #16 10-10-2009, 05:17 PM

Sweet bass!!!! what a GREAT way to join the black and tan club!

A BG is one of the nicest Ps you will ever play!

DanGouge · #17 10-10-2009, 08:08 PM

Black-on-black + maple = WANT.

busyboxst7 · #18 10-10-2009, 08:53 PM

Folks, I played a Dunn today (first time on a Lakland P) and love the tone... however, if the neck width is the same on a Glaub as a Fender RW P (know it is at the nut, not sure further up), I think it's too wide for my hands. Or maybe my technique is too slanted (double jointed fingers affect things).

Anyway, think I'm going to have to snag a Dunn instead.

mattygbass · #19 10-10-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busyboxst7

Folks, I played a Dunn today (first time on a Lakland P) and love the tone... however, if the neck width is the same on a Glaub as a Fender RW P (know it is at the nut, not sure further up), I think it's too wide for my hands. Or maybe my technique is too slanted (double jointed fingers affect things).

Anyway, think I'm going to have to snag a Dunn instead.

enjoy your DUNN!

illidian · #20 10-11-2009, 03:10 AM

Have a weight?

How acoustically resonant is she?