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Club Decade!
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Evan's info is correct. 1.5" and 1.62". A month ago they had built one of each and gave me first choice. i went with the 1.5". I haven't looked into string types for it. You should just email Brian or Leo at Lakland to get the info. Then just order it through your dealer.
I thought about it, because I could possibly afford it, but I don't want a gimpy one to be my first lakland.
Thanks for the info. I sent Brian an email. Hopefully I'll know in a few days.
You should contact Leo ant Leo's Gear. He have Lakland B stock sometimes. [email protected] They might have a scuff or two, but no broken knobs or stuff like that.
Wow... all this time, and I don't think I ever joined Club Decade (FAIL). Technically, I'm no longer a Decade owner, but...
I've got a little something in the works. I'm planning on getting one of my prior Decades and having Pat Wilkins refinish it. Does anyone know what kind of turnaround the guy has? Obviously refinishing a bass takes time. I just don't know what to expect.
The real question is: shell pink, black, or seafoam green? I like the way the pastels and the blocks play off each other; but I think black on black w/ blocks would be HOT...
I've got a little something in the works. I'm planning on getting one of my prior Decades and having Pat Wilkins refinish it. Does anyone know what kind of turnaround the guy has? Obviously refinishing a bass takes time. I just don't know what to expect.
The real question is: shell pink, black, or seafoam green? I like the way the pastels and the blocks play off each other; but I think black on black w/ blocks would be HOT...
Well, I finally couldn't resist the looks and sound of this beauty. Bought it a month ago and it sounds absolutly killer! The Chi-Sonics have a great growl and very pleasant midrange. The setup was ok (Plek'd), but could use some more adjustment to make it play like butter. 
One minor thing is that the pickguard has not been cut straight next to the bridge pickup, but I've already got a replacement from Lakland for free
I use S.I.T. Silencers on this bass, they just give the Decade that extra body in the tone, compared with rounds. So, do I deserve a Club Decade # with this?
Before I bought it, I thougth I would prefer Darkstars in it, since I already have 2 basses with Darkstars, but the Chi-Sonics have a voice of their own. Love it! And since there show up so many beautiful Darkstar-basses in this thread, I thought I'd share these two beauties also with you:
One minor thing is that the pickguard has not been cut straight next to the bridge pickup, but I've already got a replacement from Lakland for free
I use S.I.T. Silencers on this bass, they just give the Decade that extra body in the tone, compared with rounds. So, do I deserve a Club Decade # with this?
Before I bought it, I thougth I would prefer Darkstars in it, since I already have 2 basses with Darkstars, but the Chi-Sonics have a voice of their own. Love it! And since there show up so many beautiful Darkstar-basses in this thread, I thought I'd share these two beauties also with you:
Pat refinished my JO CS and did a KILLER job. Turnaround is about 3-4 weeks. He is the nicest guy too!
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Well, I finally couldn't resist the looks and sound of this beauty. Bought it a month ago and it sounds absolutly killer! The Chi-Sonics have a great growl and very pleasant midrange. The setup was ok (Plek'd), but could use some more adjustment to make it play like butter.
One minor thing is that the pickguard has not been cut straight next to the bridge pickup, but I've already got a replacement from Lakland for free
I use S.I.T. Silencers on this bass, they just give the Decade that extra body in the tone, compared with rounds. So, do I deserve a Club Decade # with this?
Before I bought it, I thougth I would prefer Darkstars in it, since I already have 2 basses with Darkstars, but the Chi-Sonics have a voice of their own. Love it! And since there show up so many beautiful Darkstar-basses in this thread, I thought I'd share these two beauties also with you:
Love the tractor dude! You're #18!
Thanks, I'll wear the number proud. And you won't be surprised I'm playing in a Allman Brothers Tribute. With these 3 basses I'm more than fully equiped for the job
That Orange JO, is that yours? What a beautiful finish, absolutly stunning!
That Orange JO, is that yours? What a beautiful finish, absolutly stunning!
Thanks, I'll wear the number proud. And you won't be surprised I'm playing in a Allman Brothers Tribute. With these 3 basses I'm more than fully equiped for the job
That Orange JO, is that yours? What a beautiful finish, absolutly stunning!
Yeah...you are all set with those basses! Yeah...it's mine. Thanks! I had it refinished and showed Dan Lakin. Now it is offered on Lakland's site as "Markus Orange".
I agree with Evan that that's on the high side. However, MF is running a 20% discount on phone orders right now, according to this thread.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586625
If someone can get that discount on the Decade, we're talking about a sweet deal!
Congrats! I have a Skyline Decade and it's a great bass. (Mine has humbucking Chis, w/push-pull on the tone knob to approximate single-coils). I have a Dark Starred Glaub as well. I agree, Chis and the DS are two different flavors of great.
Ah, now I see the connection. Had seen the colour option on the site and have been GASsing for a bass in that colour for a while. Now I know that it's actually you that's causing that GAS
Beautiful colour, it's on my GASlist.
How do you like those switchable Chi's on the Skyline? I've been GASing for one of these but I don't know where I can try one out. Ever been able to A/B yours with a Dark Star Decade?
Well, I finally heard back from a dealer about the short-scale Decade. It is available for order now, but has the painful 6-8 month wait. It is also available with the 1.5" jazz neck. The 1.6" was tried on a prototype, but wasn't preferred or selected.
I think I'm going to order it. I was fired up for an ash body, but Saltymonkey's comments on mahogany make sense. Since I have 2 ash Laklands, I think I'm also going to go with the mahogany.
Hopefully by next Summer, I'll join Club Decade! Should be nice.
I think I'm going to order it. I was fired up for an ash body, but Saltymonkey's comments on mahogany make sense. Since I have 2 ash Laklands, I think I'm also going to go with the mahogany.
Hopefully by next Summer, I'll join Club Decade! Should be nice.
