Lakland sale at Musicians Friend

TechJunky · #1 09-28-2010, 07:40 PM

Just browsing MF's website and noticed some Laklands being on sale:

Natural with maple board 44-01 for $499
Any 44-02 Deluxe with rosewood board for $899
Natural with rosewood board 55-02 for $779
Black with rosewood board 55-02 for $849

These are all new basses, not used. How I wish I had some extra funds right now! No clue how long this is going on.

C.Linton · #2 09-28-2010, 07:47 PM

Not to hijack your thread, but I thought I would mention that MF now has free shipping on EVERYTHING, regardless of cost. No minimum.

**lowendfriend** · #3 09-28-2010, 08:09 PM

Any fretless 55-01's?

LightGroove · #4 09-28-2010, 08:53 PM

Aa hhmmm hmmm...had my eye on these for awhile albeit a maple fretboard...at $500 off I think I can compromise...

Unfortunetly being MF you never know what your going to get...

LightGroove · #5 10-05-2010, 08:47 PM

Heads up...my 4402 arrived today..This is an Amazon type gimmick. serial number is 07**** clearly old stock...secondly its clearly USED!

3rd time MF has pulled this on me...luckily they have a nice return policy but why not be up front about these things

rayzak · #6 10-05-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by LightGroove

Heads up...my 4402 arrived today..This is an Amazon type gimmick. serial number is 07**** clearly old stock...secondly its clearly USED!

3rd time MF has pulled this on me...luckily they have a nice return policy but why not be up front about these things

Wow!!! That's a crock of $&%*!!!! Why would they do that? Sorry about your trouble, bro.

macribas · #7 10-05-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LightGroove

Heads up...my 4402 arrived today..This is an Amazon type gimmick. serial number is 07**** clearly old stock...secondly its clearly USED!

3rd time MF has pulled this on me...luckily they have a nice return policy but why not be up front about these things

That sucks... I mean, the old stock thing I can see, hence the sale. But used, that is bad. You are better buying off our fellow TBers.

Just for our safety, can you share what marks/signs made you notice it was used? Or was it just full of fingerprints, dirt and swirls/scratches?

Thanks!

LightGroove · #8 10-06-2010, 07:37 AM

Obvious fretwear...the classic stainless steel rubbings.

Back of the neck has 2 indentions ... some weird stain like someone spilled something on it and cleaned it up and another spot on the neck where it looks like someones thumb has been playing..like the finish is wore off

Strings are rusted and obviously played in places...

Ill take pics so folks dont think Im anal or crazy this evening...

Electronics are really skecthy as well....buzzing when i touch the strings..and possibly why it was returned. ..

I can say on a positive...this is the best action Ive had on a Lakland to date...

Anyways slightly angry right now...even moreso if they try to hit me with return shipping.

EDIT: Just got off the phone with MF. They are sending a replacement and taking mine back on their dime.. I'll keep those interested posted when the new one arrives.

TolerancEJ · #9 10-06-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by macribas

...You are better buying off our fellow TBers...

+1 - There are a great number of deals available in the TB classifieds. I've only noticed a handful of sellers that tend to post prices higher than used items at Guitar Center, MF, etc. I normally just skip past those individuals' listings.

macribas · #10 10-06-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LightGroove

Obvious fretwear...the classic stainless steel rubbings.

Back of the neck has 2 indentions ... some weird stain like someone spilled something on it and cleaned it up and another spot on the neck where it looks like someones thumb has been playing..like the finish is wore off

Strings are rusted and obviously played in places...

Ill take pics so folks dont think Im anal or crazy this evening...

Electronics are really skecthy as well....buzzing when i touch the strings..and possibly why it was returned. ..

I can say on a positive...this is the best action Ive had on a Lakland to date...

Anyways slightly angry right now...even moreso if they try to hit me with return shipping.

EDIT: Just got off the phone with MF. They are sending a replacement and taking mine back on their dime.. I'll keep those interested posted when the new one arrives.

Thanks for sharing. Yes, please keep us posted.

I am sorry for all the hassle, but it's great that they are going to honor their sale and send you a replacement (new one?). Did you get the cherryburst or the sunburst? The reason I ask is that they seem to be out of the cherry burst, so if this is the one you got, I wonder if they will have to order a new one from Lakland.

LightGroove · #11 10-06-2010, 10:42 AM

3 tone Sunburst... The guy on the phone stated factory sealed replacement so we shall see....if this is a dud as well guess I'll have to do it again....

macribas · #12 10-08-2010, 10:34 AM

Nice. I did buy a 55-02 myself and it was a NOS... from 2005. It came in the original packaging from Lakland, definitely not played. It needed some fret polishing since it was in the box for over 5 years. But it looks great now.
By the way, they announced they have a 3-tone sunburst 44-02 used one for sale in the site, is it maybe yours?

jorgera · #13 10-08-2010, 10:40 AM

looks like i messed the 5502's ):

macribas · #14 10-11-2010, 10:18 PM

They are all gone now.

LightGroove · #15 10-14-2010, 03:43 PM

Well..the new 44-02 arrived today..as stated it was in a sealed Lakland box with all paperwork and hardware..indeed NOS as the serial is still 07##### ... not a big deal..this is in much better shape..only anal gripe is the match on the front of the quilted maple has some sort of split in it and looks kind of funky..otherwise I'll give her a plugged in test tom night... kudos to MF for making it right on their dime.

macribas · #16 10-17-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LightGroove

Well..the new 44-02 arrived today..as stated it was in a sealed Lakland box with all paperwork and hardware..indeed NOS as the serial is still 07##### ... not a big deal..this is in much better shape..only anal gripe is the match on the front of the quilted maple has some sort of split in it and looks kind of funky..otherwise I'll give her a plugged in test tom night... kudos to MF for making it right on their dime.

Good to hear it ended up fine.