Lakland Owners Group #61

[pocketgroove]

Originally Posted by Texan

Don't let the fact that they are made in Asia dissuade you. The consistency of the Skyline Laklands trumps Fenders US line..as does the feel, playability, sound and customer service. I have played literally hundreds of US Fenders back when I sold basses for a living and IMHO Lakland has figured out the secret to making gold.

Thanks. I'm about 98% sure it's what I want to do...I'm planning on checking them out a little more thoroughly at Sweetwater Gearfest, and probably going home with one of my own.

[ShowLow]

In with three Skylines:





Just polished 'em up today, put TI flats on the Inca Silver and tweaked the setups. Yeah baby.

[Tat2dHeart]

I'm here. Better late than never.

[funkyebk]

Here's the fam!

[GregC]

Originally Posted by pocketgroove

The neck is absolutely a big reason I'm considering Lakland! Honestly, I've never played an instrument before that played so well!

Wow, thanks for the video! I've never heard the Meters before, but that was definitely awesome! I'll have to hunt down some more of their music to listen to.

Thanks to everyone else for weighing in. Part of my hesitation is that it's an Asian made instrument for close to the price of a U.S. Fender, but that Lakland...I've never played anything like it before. There was almost nothing I could have improved on it.

Yeah, the necks are addictive! I'm honestly spoiled for anything else now.

No problem, glad I could turn you on to them! George Porter is one of my favorites. He played a very well-loved '60s Fender P for decades, but since discovering Lakland, he always seems to be playing that bass. (Granted, he might have "retired" his baby, not sure.)

Originally Posted by pocketgroove

Thanks. I'm about 98% sure it's what I want to do...I'm planning on checking them out a little more thoroughly at Sweetwater Gearfest, and probably going home with one of my own.

Cool, I would like to catch one of those Sweetwater fests. Not in the cards this time, maybe next year.

If you get in the car early enough, you could "swing by" the Lakland shop, too. Seriously, if you do get the chance sometime, it's only four hours and change from Detroit. The crew over there is really great, if you set up a date and time to visit they're very accomodating.

[GregC]

Originally Posted by Mr Matt

Tried to get the kids together today for a family photo, but they were a bit unruly, so here they are individually.

Sick sick sick, my friend. I'd proudly rock every last one of those.

Originally Posted by ShowLow

In with three Skylines

Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

I'm here. Better late than never.

Originally Posted by funkyebk

Here's the fam!

Excellent, all! ebk, I hadn't seen yours before--mighty fine.

[chuck3]

Originally Posted by GregC

Yeah, the necks are addictive! I'm honestly spoiled for anything else now.

I'll say. I got my first Lak via a trade a month or so ago and I am loving it. It's now my main bass with my main band, and just does everything I ask at any point on the neck. And this ain't just any old neck. 35" fiver ...

[funkyebk]

Originally Posted by GregC

Excellent, all! ebk, I hadn't seen yours before--mighty fine.

I've got "glamour shots" of all of them individually, but they are still on the camera's SD card... I'll post them when I get a chance.

[pocketgroove]

Originally Posted by GregC

Yeah, the necks are addictive! I'm honestly spoiled for anything else now.

No problem, glad I could turn you on to them! George Porter is one of my favorites. He played a very well-loved '60s Fender P for decades, and but since discovering Lakland, he always seems to be playing that bass. (Granted, he might have "retired" his baby, not sure.)
Cool, I would like to catch one of those Sweetwater fests. Not in the cards this time, maybe next year.

If you get in the car early enough, you could "swing by" the Lakland shop, too. Seriously, if you do get the chance sometime, it's only four hours and change from Detroit. The crew over there is really great, if you set up a date and time to visit they're very accomodating.

Now that would be something! Do they do factory tours, then? I might just have to put that on my summer itinerary.

Well, that does it! You guys are much nice than those Fender people!

[ShowLow]

^^^Easy now. Some of us are swing voters! At least where basses are concerned. And I see from your profile that you are too!

[chuck3]

Originally Posted by ShowLow

^^^Easy now. Some of us are swing voters! At least where basses are concerned. And I see from your profile that you are too!

not a great pic, but I play my Lak P 5 in my main band and my Fender P 4 in the "other" band. It's just what fits each band. Both great basses but the Lak is #1 on my list. Not sure I'll ever need another bass. (Of course I'll get one, though. )

[GregC]

Originally Posted by pocketgroove

Now that would be something! Do they do factory tours, then? I might just have to put that on my summer itinerary.

Well, that does it! You guys are much nice than those Fender people!

They do! Now I will say, it's not a big place (one big room and a couple smaller ones), so the "tour" is pretty short. But it's a very cool and fun place to hang for a while. They almost always have instruments to play. And if you like those skinny-stringed instruments, they make some neat guitars under the Hanson name and have those on hand as well.

Also, nearby are Bass Club Chicago and Chicago Music Exchange, which are each great stores--BCC has the boutique thing covered, while CME has an incredible vintage collection.

If you come to town, let me and Doug/basspraiser know, we're the welcoming committee. I am lucky enough to live close to all these places, and Doug uses it as an excuse to come into town.

[Tom P]

Originally Posted by Mr Matt

Tried to get the kids together today for a family photo, but they were a bit unruly, so here they are individually.

2007 Joe Osborn CS - Audere JZ3



2006 Bob Glaub - Aeros, P-Retro



2009 44-07 - Audere classic 4 band




2007 Decade - Dark Stars, Audere classic 4 band



2007 Darryl Jones - Aeros, Audere classic 4 band



2003 Skyline Hollowbody - Bartolinis, passive goodness

Great collection! Love the blocks with no binding!

[overbybr]

Originally Posted by Mr Matt

2007 Darryl Jones[/b] - Aeros, Audere classic 4 band

This is what I want my next bass to be. I love the black blocks on the maple neck! Sick bass!

[MarkusBass]

Originally Posted by BassAgent

Oh, right, I forgot. Sorry. Which one was the right one?

This one?

Love this one!

Originally Posted by cfsporn

Might as well post the best Jazz I've ever played. Attachment 313743

Very nice!

Originally Posted by Mrfstop

That Decade of yours issss SICK! Not fair...lol

LOL! Thanks Dude!

Originally Posted by Mrfstop

Here are the 4 I have left:
USA 44-94 buckeye burl


USA 44-07 Chisonic Humbuckers w/passive control


USA 3rd made #007 Sheff


USA Hollowbody with factory installed DarkStars with "Darkswitch"

^
But these are hot!

Originally Posted by Mrfstop

Annnnnnnnnd two that got away
I sadly sold these two like a MOron
Miss em...........

Originally Posted by morebassbaby

The band did a photo shoot today so I finally got a few that do this bass justice!
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Cool man!

Originally Posted by diglo

Loving this 5594! Sold one bass, because the 5594 killed it!

Originally Posted by Mr Matt

Tried to get the kids together today for a family photo, but they were a bit unruly, so here they are individually.

2007 Joe Osborn CS - Audere JZ3



2006 Bob Glaub - Aeros, P-Retro



2009 44-07 - Audere classic 4 band



2007 Decade - Dark Stars, Audere classic 4 band



2007 Darryl Jones - Aeros, Audere classic 4 band



2003 Skyline Hollowbody - Bartolinis, passive goodness

Love these!

[funk generator]

So this is a long shot, but I've found myself missing my Laklands. There is no one in here with a pre 2000 55-94 Deluxe that's interested in a Trade is there? Also Doude did you ever sell Jade?

[Basstardus]

Originally Posted by Mr Matt

2007 Joe Osborn CS - Audere JZ3

where can I get those Chi's? Can I order them from somewhere? I live in Europe if that is relevant...

[MarkusBass]

Originally Posted by ShowLow

In with three Skylines:

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Just polished 'em up today, put TI flats on the Inca Silver and tweaked the setups. Yeah baby.

Very cool!

Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart

I'm here. Better late than never.

Love silver HBs!

Originally Posted by JEDI BASS

Love 'em JJ!

Originally Posted by Basstardus

Killer dude!

Originally Posted by Tom P

That dog will hunt!:-)

Originally Posted by chuck3

I'll say. I got my first Lak via a trade a month or so ago and I am loving it. It's now my main bass with my main band, and just does everything I ask at any point on the neck. And this ain't just any old neck. 35" fiver ...

Great news!

Originally Posted by chuck3

not a great pic, but I play my Lak P 5 in my main band and my Fender P 4 in the "other" band. It's just what fits each band. Both great basses but the Lak is #1 on my list. Not sure I'll ever need another bass. (Of course I'll get one, though. )

Love the P5!

[MarkusBass]

Originally Posted by Basstardus

where can I get those Chi's? Can I order them from somewhere? I live in Europe if that is relevant...

You can order them for Lakland. Just give them a call.

[Basstardus]

can I send them an e-mail? Cause a call from my country to USA will cost about 2$
per minute...
is it better to talk to Leo or Brian of Sales and Support for Lakland?