Lakland Owners Group #61

[MarkusBass]

Originally Posted by RumbleBeeAL

Sublet, I'm not sure it's as easy as reversing the function of the push/pull. I'd imagine when the pot is pulled out, it's opens the power circuit. It may be possible to install a micro switch/toggle in series with that circuit to allow you to do the same thing. As another option, maybe using a TRS ( Stereo type 1/4" ) plug at the Instrument end of the cable without the "Ring" being tied to the "Tip" or " Shield" terminals. Worth a quick test at least to ensure you get a signal from the instrument. If that works, you won't need to modify the bass, just change the cable the other 5% of time. Certainly worth the test however.

Or you could take the knob off and put a rubber grommet under it so it won't push down.

[MarkusBass]

Originally Posted by Mrfstop

Quite the Markus wave......take a deep breath and hold your nose...hahahah!!

More like a leaky roof:-)

[Holdsg]

guys, Truth is on the market.

Lakland US Duck Dunn (rare) - Aged Oly White Precision Goodness

[BassAgent]

Dude, don't do that! That's my favorite Dunn sig ever! And I can't afford it!

[Mrfstop]

Awesome rig!! I want to snag a minty Mesa 400+ at some point.
Did you recently pick up the 44-94? I was considering getting one that was selling new on ebay from a dealer for a nice price...looked just like yours.

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

4-94 in the practice room! this is my first US lakland. super light, ridiculously low action and its LOUD! so far I'm most impressed with the J bass tones.

[j.kernodle]

Originally Posted by Mrfstop

Awesome rig!! I want to snag a minty Mesa 400+ at some point.
Did you recently pick up the 44-94? I was considering getting one that was selling new on ebay from a dealer for a nice price...looked just like yours.

thanks! I just got this one from a TB'er, Ben in trade.

I really love playing it. I'm still in the first weekend honeymoon but I can see this becoming my number 1 easily.

[Mrfstop]

ah ha.
I had been eye balling a 44-94 that looked to be that same color...drop dead BEM board...brand new ....some dealer had it listed on ebay for a sweet price.
I chickened out however, as I had recently picked up the buckeye burl 44-94.
Common sense prevailed for once.

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

thanks! I just got this one from a TB'er, Ben in trade.

I really love playing it. I'm still in the first weekend honeymoon but I can see this becoming my number 1 easily.

[JEDI BASS]

It took me a while to get around to giving this one a try with my band, and it sounded GREAT!

[Eublet]

Originally Posted by MarkusBass

Or you could take the knob off and put a rubber grommet under it so it won't push down.

I didn't think of this but that might be the ideal solution.

[Eublet]

Originally Posted by JEDI BASS

It took me a while to get around to giving this one a try with my band, and it sounded GREAT!

Beautiful bass! That Amber finish on a deluxe top never ceases to impress. I honestly think that the body shape of the 4/55 series basses has to be the best ever for me. It's big enough to feel like a man's bass, but refined enough to be comfy, and with absolute complete access to the entire fretboard, what's not to love. I will always respect and love Leo Fender's designs, but the one thing he got completely wrong to me is the upper access on the fretboard. I want Lakland to build me a P/J in a 4-94 body. I'm thinking strongly of putting in the request to see if they'll do it.

[evhest]

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

Originally Posted by JEDI BASS

Two beautifull basses right there!

[BassAgent]

Maybe a bit off topic, but I always love the look of those Mesa 400+ amps. They look like if you press the wrong button you'll unleash a nuclear war.

[Tom P]

Originally Posted by JEDI BASS

If it's loaded w/ LH pickups and pre, it'll do an impressive P and MM too! Bartolini guts have their own flava but are not quite as good at doing the 3 classic Leo F sounds.

hmmmmmmmm........... inneresting!

[WoodyG3]

Originally Posted by BassAgent

Maybe a bit off topic, but I always love the look of those Mesa 400+ amps. They look like if you press the wrong button you'll unleash a nuclear war.

Nah, you have one chance to input the disarm code first.

[JEDI BASS]

Originally Posted by j.kernodle

4-94 in the practice room! this is my first US lakland. super light, ridiculously low action and its LOUD! so far I'm most impressed with the J bass tones.

Originally Posted by JEDI BASS

If it's loaded w/ LH pickups and pre, it'll do an impressive P and MM too! Bartolini guts have their own flava but are not quite as good at doing the 3 classic Leo F sounds.

Originally Posted by Tom P

hmmmmmmmm........... inneresting!

Here's a good video explaining things a bit .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpd7r0PdVnU

[JEDI BASS]

Originally Posted by Eublet

Beautiful bass! That Amber finish on a deluxe top never ceases to impress. I honestly think that the body shape of the 4/55 series basses has to be the best ever for me. It's big enough to feel like a man's bass, but refined enough to be comfy, and with absolute complete access to the entire fretboard, what's not to love. I will always respect and love Leo Fender's designs, but the one thing he got completely wrong to me is the upper access on the fretboard. I want Lakland to build me a P/J in a 4-94 body. I'm thinking strongly of putting in the request to see if they'll do it.

Thanks, I love the body shape too! But it had to grow on me, as did the bridge shape.

Originally Posted by evhest

Two beautifull basses right there!

Thanks, I'm toying with the idea of a Stingray style pickguard for it. I'd never drill holes in the bass, so it'd be taped (double-sided) on. Maybe a white one w/ an orange power T for when we are playing for sports fans. Go Vols!!

[Tom P]

Originally Posted by JEDI BASS

Here's a good video explaining things a bit .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpd7r0PdVnU

Already onnit!

[roadkill2309]

I just saw an interview with Geezer Butler in which he said that his new Lakkie is coming out as a sig. Anyone know anything?

[Kinetic Shadow]

Originally Posted by roadkill2309

I just saw an interview with Geezer Butler in which he said that his new Lakkie is coming out as a sig. Anyone know anything?

Now if you went to the LOG, you would already know about this Here's a link to the NAMM thread. Cool photos of Geezer with the bass, that he apparently took home with him.

[MingusBass]

When I first bought this bass a couple years ago, I owned seven others from other brands. One by one, I sold them all. Never have I bonded with an instrument like I have with my Lakland. It's an amazing instrument.