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Lakland Owners Group #22
- Thread starter Mark Wilson
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Actually...I had a fretless unlined 6 string Aria Pro about 12 years ago...so I lost two strings over the yearsGod...I was lost on that thing!
My first non-4-string-with frets bass was a Douglas 6 string fretless. Loved it! It's what set me down this path. For better or worse....
6 strings were too many, 4 weren't enough and frets felt funny after that. That's why I dig my Lakies so much. The frets seem far less 'present' that on any other bass I've played.
JazznFunk
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6 strings were too many, 4 weren't enough and frets felt funny after that. That's why I dig my Lakies so much. The frets seem far less 'present' that on any other bass I've played.
Well, they ARE small 'banjo' frets if the term I'm using is correct... But I sympathize for sure. I have an SX Jazz Bass floating around here (shhh....) and it's the first non-Lakland I've had in the house in close to 3 years. The frets are HUGE on it. Medium-jumbos at least. Feels like a bunch of roadblocks. As a long-time fretless player, Lakland frets and fretboards were really a big relief for me... Small frets suit me just fine. Very comfortable, yet demanding precision. Just one of the things that sold me on Lakland!
I know... the BG5 is out of the question for this decade... paying off too many student loans for my boys. I might have to wander to the dark side and see what the P5 is all about.......
... but let me assure all of you, "Blue" is going NOWHERE!!
I know... the BG5 is out of the question for this decade... paying off too many student loans for my boys. I might have to wander to the dark side and see what the P5 is all about.......
... but let me assure all of you, "Blue" is going NOWHERE!!
that bass is all you bro!! looks like its at home on you
What up dudes - just a fun pic real quick:
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It's kind of a TEASE due to the angle! And it's not fully Lakland . . . but still pretty fun. From left to right: USJO (Olympic), USJOSonic (Ice Blue Metallic), 78 Jazz (Antigua), USBGPJ (Coral Salmon Pink), 78 Stingray (Mocha), 72 P (Sunburst), Skyline HB (Sunburst).
Ian
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It's kind of a TEASE due to the angle! And it's not fully Lakland . . . but still pretty fun. From left to right: USJO (Olympic), USJOSonic (Ice Blue Metallic), 78 Jazz (Antigua), USBGPJ (Coral Salmon Pink), 78 Stingray (Mocha), 72 P (Sunburst), Skyline HB (Sunburst).
Ian
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this thread should be shut down. all these pics have caused me to lose 2 keyboards to drool soakage.
this thread has also inspired me to order a 55-01 natural/maple. due in 3 to 5 business days. i bet i'll lose another keyboard before it shows up.
this thread has also inspired me to order a 55-01 natural/maple. due in 3 to 5 business days. i bet i'll lose another keyboard before it shows up.
and the LOG keeps on rollin.
Sorry that I haven't been dropping in too much, I've been sick and gigging. It's a good combo. I joined a new band (funky/bluesy/rock trio) and am winding down with a different band while playing a musical. Needless to say, I've been quite busy.
I'm about to head to a rehearsal and then gig, but I just wanted to let the LOGgers know that I'm not dead
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Sorry that I haven't been dropping in too much, I've been sick and gigging. It's a good combo. I joined a new band (funky/bluesy/rock trio) and am winding down with a different band while playing a musical. Needless to say, I've been quite busy.
I'm about to head to a rehearsal and then gig, but I just wanted to let the LOGgers know that I'm not dead
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