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Did this somehow get by everybody? (D. Lakin content)

#21
I have to admit that, yes, I am not a fan of the pickguard shape or the massive control plate. But, then I look at the features of the instrument, and they happen to fall right in line with qualities I have been looking for in my next instrument:

* Choice of Ash or Alder body
* Choice of 1.5" or 1.75" nut
* Choice of Maple or Rosewood fretboard
* 10" fretboard radius (I find the 9.5" radius on my P clone very comfortable)
* J/MM pup configuration (about as "Lakland" as it gets, though I do kinda wish the MM pup was nudged just a hair closer to the "sweet spot")
* 2-band EQ
* MM Stingray body shape-- practically verbatim!

Something about the other thread struck me as a bit odd-- everyone was dismissing this instrument, citing a sense of "been there, done that." When it comes to the pup configuration, sure I can kind of see that, ignoring two giant elephants in the room (one named "P", the other named "J").

But tell me, does anyone other than Music Man use the Stingray body shape? That's partly what attracted me to this instrument-- it uses the MM Stingray body shape. Not some boutique proprietary shape "inspired" by the Stingray, but the actual body outline of the Stingray!

My take-- keep the feature set, nudge the pups forward a bit (AT LEAST get that rear coil into the '70's J position!!!!!), go back to the drawing board for the pickguard and control plate. I've said it before and I'll say it again-- I like the headstock.

Having said all that-- depending on the size of my tax return, I just might buy one anyway!
 
#23
I've played mainly Laklands for nearly 10 years. Endorsed them back when I was anybody to be endorsing anything. All around best "do anything" basses in the world IMHO. The only thing I every looked elsewhere for was a super aggressive, mean tone... usually filled by a USA Spector.
 
#24
Upgraded my opinion of this bass. Slightly.
The new review sounds better than the old and that it is available in 1.75 is great for someone like me who likes a wider neck. Still really not liking the general aesthetics though. The guard, plate, and headstock just don't flow together visually.

For someone who likes the aesthetics and wants a Lakin bass that is more similar to the designs that made him famous, then this might be a step in the right direction.
 
#25
Oh .. no thats a design mess.. Not saying its not a great bass.. but design wise, v messy
Top part of the pick guard is nice and compliments the lines.. but the lower.. no just no..
 

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