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[Knavery]

Other than the neck and body he makes, what makes these worth that much???? It seems like he shapes the neck and body, and then adds a bunch of Hipshot hardware. All that for over $3,000??? I don't think so.

Plus, he nickel and dimes you for extras that should be included in a $3200 bass. Sorry, but that's a rip-off. If I'm spending that much on a bass, I'll spend a little more on a used Fodera or Carl Thompson (if I could find one).

No offense intended for Lakin, but come on. Get serious.

 

[Bassgeer]

what else can Dan do. it's not like he can go write code for video games, can he?

He could get creative and bring something new / relevant to the market that has not been overdone hundreds of times.

 

[bwoodman]

what else can Dan do. it's not like he can go write code for video games, can he?

There’s always the family tire biz which he may be still involved in.

 

[bwoodman]

He could get creative and bring something new / relevant to the market that has not been overdone hundreds of times.

....like Devon bass for example.

 

[twinjet]

My name is Simon and I like to do drawerings. I don't see any basses yet - just drawerings.

No 5's?

The extra ink will cost ya.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

I'm indifferent on the the whole D Lakin thing. I love my Lāklands, I love my vintage Fenders, and I will reserve judgement on Lakin's basses until I actually play one.

BTW, how much do folks pay for Alleva Coppolo and/or Wal basses?? Hmmmm...

 

[Snibborwocky]

I'm sure he'll replace the cartoon mock up drawings with real product photos but wow that just looks so awful to slap that on the site and say "available to order now". Yikes, no thanks.

 

[grillman]

what else can Dan do. it's not like he can go write code for video games, can he?

I hope he keeps making basses. But with a better business model.

 

[TheCouchBassist]

I like the headstock better than the last D.Lakin basses.

Agreed. I hated the D. Lakin head stock.

 

[Shadi]

Dan Strack is working with Dan Lakin to build these basses. These are top notch instruments. He realized the 1st gen D. Lakins were not a good idea, being Korean with USA hardware. Once he gets the first few "Fender-ish" basses and the short scale out, he will be doing other designs as well. One of Dan's best attributes is his customer service. He will build you whatever you want and make sure it's what you want. I've worked with him since his Lakland days and he is a stand-up guy...

 

[pbass2]

OK, that 1930 shorty is hot. Want . . .

 

[Tim Schnautz]

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And I wish him all the success in the world....

 

[Tim Schnautz]

I've worked with him since his Lakland days and he is a stand-up guy...

Yes he is...!

 

[BergerHead]

There's plenty of "luthiers" getting their stuff pre-produced, tinkering a ©-head-plate with decal* and there they go ... Frank Zappa's "Flakes" points it out.
* i know at least 3 builders in my region that do so, all sorta P & J, all around 3k$!

 

[Tim Schnautz]

Other than the neck and body he makes, what makes these worth that much???? It seems like he shapes the neck and body, and then adds a bunch of Hipshot hardware. All that for over $3,000??? I don't think so.

People pay that for a Sadowsky or Lull and think the got a bargain... for about the same thing.

 

[Tim Schnautz]

There's plenty of "luthiers" getting their stuff pre-produced, tinkering a ©-head-plate with decal* and there they go ... Frank Zappa's "Flakes" points it out.
* i know at least 3 builders in my region that do so, all sorta P & J, all around 3k$!

3k, that's cheap for a bolt-on. LOL

Sadowsky 2019 Vint Teal Green Vintage 4-21 (#8290)

 

[SactoBass]

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[HeavyJazz]

Sadowsky basses are parts basses and worth every penny.

Ah. No. Sadowskys are not "parts basses" but thank you for playing.

 

[Father Gino]

I could never see spending $3k on a bass myself, but isn’t that about what a USA Lakland costs? And aren’t Sadowskys more expensive? Somebody is buying these costly basses.

I really like my Korean Lakins a lot. I think they’re a step above my one Skyline. Not that the Skyline is bad by any means. I liked the idea of making essentially a better Skyline for the same price.

As for just being a fender clone, that seems to be what people want. Actually, people want the holy grail vintage, real Fender which will set you back more than $3k easily. What fresh new design bass sells anywhere near the volume of the Leo Fender triumvirate of P, J and Stingray? Bongo maybe?

 

[Tim Schnautz]

Ah. No. Sadowskys are not "parts basses" but thank you for playing.

all basses are "parts bases"