Lakland Owners Group #61 - Page 10

**RedsFan75** · #**181** 02-09-2013, 09:28 AM

I put some of the D'Addario balanced tension XL's on my 55-02 and I think it sounds and plays better than it ever has!

Anyone else tried these?

natw42 · #**182** 02-09-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JEDI BASS

I'm keeping my wife and my lifer Lakies too... I know what you mean

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Love the story of your bass and the scars it wears.

Hey thanks JJ! And you're certainly no stranger to laklands w a little extra personality!

natw42 · #**183** 02-09-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsFan75

I put some of the D'Addario balanced tension XL's on my 55-02 and I think it sounds and plays better than it ever has!

Anyone else tried these?

Sweet! Been wondering about balanced tension string sets myself... Do you find that the tone from string to string is more consistent in addition to feel/tension? Thanks!

**RedsFan75** · #**184** 02-09-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by natw42

Sweet! Been wondering about balanced tension string sets myself... Do you find that the tone from string to string is more consistent in addition to feel/tension? Thanks!

Yes, the tension is the first thing I noticed, but during rehearsal for this Sunday's service I began to notice the tonal consistency across the spectrum of the fretboard. On one song we are doing had me jumping to the D and G string, instead of the hanging on the B and E, for some higher tonal sections and with other string sets when doing this the notes would just kinda blare and grate out, but when hitting these the note tonality was more in line with the rest of the song. I really like them.

JEDI BASS · #**185** 02-09-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by natw42

Hey thanks JJ! And you're certainly no stranger to laklands w a little extra personality!

Ture true

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JEDI BASS · #**186** 02-09-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsFan75

I put some of the D'Addario balanced tension XL's on my 55-02 and I think it sounds and plays better than it ever has!

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Originally Posted by RedsFan75

Yes, the tension is the first thing I noticed, but during rehearsal for this Sunday's service I began to notice the tonal consistency across the spectrum of the fretboard. On one song we are doing had me jumping to the D and G string, instead of the hanging on the B and E, for some higher tonal sections and with other string sets when doing this the notes would just kinda blare and grate out, but when hitting these the note tonality was more in line with the rest of the song. I really like them.

Awesome! I've spent a fortune over the years, making my own balanced sets. I prefer a 110 E but 107 would work, and a slightly lighter G would be my preference too, but I'm gonna give these a try!

natw42 · #**187** 02-09-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RedsFan75

Yes, the tension is the first thing I noticed, but during rehearsal for this Sunday's service I began to notice the tonal consistency across the spectrum of the fretboard. On one song we are doing had me jumping to the D and G string, instead of the hanging on the B and E, for some higher tonal sections and with other string sets when doing this the notes would just kinda blare and grate out, but when hitting these the note tonality was more in line with the rest of the song. I really like them.

Hey thanks for the reply. I've had EB Cobalts on my 4-94 for a good 6-8 months now. Like the tone but my left hand is not loving the tension overall. I think a balanced tension set is going to be my next string purchase. Time to hit up Jason from BSO it seems.

Basstardus · #**188** 02-09-2013, 10:28 AM

Just separated with my Skyline 44-64 2010 Limited Edition...

you was a good friend, but I need a MusicMan again.
Still have the '08. Joe Osborn Skyline

natw42 · #**189** 02-09-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Holdsg

no pics, no girl. I had to say it.

Now now, behave

I actually tried to post a pic before but I'm at my limit for attachments apparently 😤

**WoodyG3** · #**190** 02-09-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by funkyebk

OH but I'm not finished!

These aren't mine... but I had to share because they are SO beautiful...

Here's a 2013 Limited Edition 55-01 at Premier Bass Guitar in Superior, CO. The picture doesn't do it justice... the flame in the top just pops!

And a Skyline Hollow body that was refinished in Ice Blue Metallic. The owner of PBG's personal bass... Gorgeous!!!!

Yeah, that flame and spalt 5-banger is a beauty. I saw it and Dan's ice blue hollowbody last week. Basses have been selling like hot cakes at Premier. They had three 44-02s in there a little while ago, and they are all gone now!

Tat2dHeart · #**191** 02-09-2013, 08:09 PM

Heya guys - things have been a bit hectic and I've been on the road and offline quite a little bit. It's now 3:08 AM where I am, and I can't really sleep. So - here's what I did today.

CTC564 · #**192** 02-09-2013, 08:16 PM

That is TOO cool!!! :-)

**Kinetic Shadow** · #**193** 02-09-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

Nice! Now if we had one with both you and the Doude on Abbey Road that would be priceless. Have fun!

Tat2dHeart · #**194** 02-09-2013, 08:24 PM

Thanks, guys. Visited 221b Baker Street and #23 Heddon Street, as well this week (what can you tell me about those two addresses?). Sunday is looking like Chinese New Year in Chinatown.

**Kinetic Shadow** · #**195** 02-09-2013, 08:58 PM

Sorry couldn't resist.

Watch Out for the Doude!!!

Tat2dHeart · #**196** 02-09-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinetic Shadow

Sorry couldn't resist.

Watch Out for the Doude!!!

LMAO. At the rate I'm walking, I'm gonna trip over the Doude. That made me laugh!

GregC · #**197** 02-09-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

Heya guys - things have been a bit hectic and I've been on the road and offline quite a little bit. It's now 3:08 AM where I am, and I can't really sleep. So - here's what I did today.

Excellent, Tat! We're going to London in June, hope you're having a good time.