Lakland great instrument but ...I HATE THE SHAPE OF THEIR BRIDGES

[dewbass4]

Originally Posted by oboylebass

The Lakland bridge is inspired by the original Music Man bridge which was designed by...Leo Fender.

I like the Lakland bridge.
I like the Music Man bridge.
I like the Fender bridge.
I like the Leo Quann BADASS bridge.
I like bridges!!!

I think you left out the final evolution of Leo Fender designed bass bridge.
The The G&L Saddle-Lock bridge. IMHO Both aesthetic pleasing and massive functional. YMMV

[plankspanker13]

Originally Posted by dewbass4

I think you left out the final evolution of Leo Fender designed bass bridge.
The The G&L Saddle-Lock bridge. IMHO Both aesthetic pleasing and massive functional. YMMV

THIS!

[millsbass5]

Huh. At least it ain't a Traben. Since that's the case, we should all be thankful.

[iunno]

Personally I think it's really ugly, I'm surprised so many people like it.

[roadkill2309]

Look at my preeetty bass with its preeetty bridge...

[Eublet]

Experience with something is usually what causes people to change their minds it seems. when Lakland first introduced their basses in the 90's I didn't care for the shape, the bridge, the lower horn, the MM-like headstock, etc. After hearing people rave about their play-ability forever, and after hearing that gorgeous tone on album after album or one live show after the next, I finally bought one for myself to give it a try. I now love every single thing about the bass. I feel it's all those little things that said the instrument aside as something unique. It's a beautifully realized instrument in that it feels "familiar" in the vintage sense, respecting the designs and innovations of the past, but stepping well beyond them into modern build quality and design. Lakland managed to make a bass that is different in so many ways without isolating players who love traditional instruments. Many other manufacturers who tried something new wound up with instruments that looked more similar to an insect or spaceship than bass guitar.

Love Lakland basses, so I'm biased.

[Eublet]

Originally Posted by dewbass4

I think you left out the final evolution of Leo Fender designed bass bridge.
The The G&L Saddle-Lock bridge. IMHO Both aesthetic pleasing and massive functional. YMMV

It is subjective, but having owned a few G&L's in the past, I never saw the "functionality benefit" that many G&L lovers espoused. My personal view on the G&L bridge is that it adds needless weight to the instrument. It also seemed to hinder the palm feel when muting strings since the sides were so high and obtrusive. Nothing major here though and not a deal breaker. As bridges go, it's a decent bridge. I'd rather have a Hipshot bridge myself as I love that quick release design. I miss this with my Lakland bridges also, but I love the oval look such that I wouldn't trade for it.

[Tom P]

Originally Posted by Eublet

Experience with something is usually what causes people to change their minds it seems. when Lakland first introduced their basses in the 90's I didn't care for the shape, the bridge, the lower horn, the MM-like headstock, etc. After hearing people rave about their play-ability forever, and after hearing that gorgeous tone on album after album or one live show after the next, I finally bought one for myself to give it a try. I now love every single thing about the bass. I feel it's all those little things that said the instrument aside as something unique. It's a beautifully realized instrument in that it feels "familiar" in the vintage sense, respecting the designs and innovations of the past, but stepping well beyond them into modern build quality and design. Lakland managed to make a bass that is different in so many ways without isolating players who love traditional instruments. Many other manufacturers who tried something new wound up with instruments that looked more similar to an insect or spaceship than bass guitar.

Love Lakland basses, so I'm biased.

[roadkill2309]

Originally Posted by Eublet

Experience with something is usually what causes people to change their minds it seems. when Lakland first introduced their basses in the 90's I didn't care for the shape, the bridge, the lower horn, the MM-like headstock, etc. After hearing people rave about their play-ability forever, and after hearing that gorgeous tone on album after album or one live show after the next, I finally bought one for myself to give it a try. I now love every single thing about the bass. I feel it's all those little things that said the instrument aside as something unique. It's a beautifully realized instrument in that it feels "familiar" in the vintage sense, respecting the designs and innovations of the past, but stepping well beyond them into modern build quality and design. Lakland managed to make a bass that is different in so many ways without isolating players who love traditional instruments. Many other manufacturers who tried something new wound up with instruments that looked more similar to an insect or spaceship than bass guitar.

Love Lakland basses, so I'm biased.

This echoes my experience. I took one off the wall even though the looks kind if made my head spin because I'd heard that the neck would be exactly what I was looking for. The Skylines don't strike me as being as fab as everyone says, but they're still great. The US made ones make my knees weak. And I've come around on the bridge design as well. It's an identity thing for Lakland.

[happyg]

Originally Posted by roadkill2309

This echoes my experience. I took one off the wall even though the looks kind if made my head spin because I'd heard that the neck would be exactly what I was looking for. The Skylines don't strike me as being as fab as everyone says, but they're still great. The US made ones make my knees weak. And I've come around on the bridge design as well. It's an identity thing for Lakland.

I agree 100%. That ashtray bridge is Lakland.

[Mr_Music90]

Originally Posted by Holdsg

it's part of their trademarks, and one of the things that makes it immediately recognizable as a Lakland. If you don't like it that much, don't play it. Lots of other good choices out there.

Or just switch the bridge

[Smit_Dogg]

For me, Lakland make the best basses going. I've tried lots of brands , well known names to the high end exotic boutiques.. and I'll take a Lakland any day over another brand. Their playability, tone and reliability is unrivalled... Just my opinion.

[funkyebk]

The oval bridge is distinctive and classy.

And I'll postulate, brilliant marketing as many camera holding types will try to avoid shots of headstocks so they don't have to worry about perceived product placement issues...

Them while planning shots: "If you can't avoid it and HAVE to show the bassist in frame, just do a close up of the body"

Us while watching the show: "hey!! That guys playing a Lakland!"

[danclaro]

IMO, the Lakland bridge works great. It's a trademark shape and a bit of flashy chrome. The only thing I would change about it would be to augment its functionality by making it "quick release" string loading like the Sadowsky bridge.

[dfinnegan71]

This is like saying I love looking at this hot chick but I can't stand the shape of her boobs! I had a Lakland, love the bridge and am Gas'n for another. And hey I like all boobies too!

[Mr_Music90]

Originally Posted by dfinnegan71

This is like saying I love looking at this hot chick but I can't stand the shape of her boobs!

That happened to me twice

[Munjibunga]

Much ado about nothing. Who said that?

[MarkusBass]

You did...just now.

[roadkill2309]

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Much ado about nothing. Who said that?

But isn't that most of TB?

[Charley Umbria]

Originally Posted by los100malditos

Call me crazy but, I just HATE THE SHAPE OF THEIR BRIDGES i know they are great basses but i HATE THE LOOK OF THE BRIDGE ... anyone feels the same, -i just hate their oval shape- it just ruins the look of the rest of a great instrument...

I thought I was the only one...