Still lovin it...but it's not getting a lot of play since I picked up my 83 Ray in Ireland....so I've been doin some
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Lakland Owners Group #23
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Hey Guys,
Just picked up a 44-02 and really lovin it. I am running into a choked out note on the E string (A) Kind of bums me out as it kills everywhere else..Anyways I'm hoping a Plek or new nut might fix the issue. Just curious if anyone knows the turn around on getting the Plek job done?
Just picked up a 44-02 and really lovin it. I am running into a choked out note on the E string (A) Kind of bums me out as it kills everywhere else..Anyways I'm hoping a Plek or new nut might fix the issue. Just curious if anyone knows the turn around on getting the Plek job done?
What?! OK...I'm going to zip it a little
No, no, no.... don't zip it. Sing the praises of our beloved Lakies from the mountaintops!!!!!! (or from our dimly lit keyboards, whatever)
Ok, I didnt make the list on 22, but I AM in the 20-22 composite???? I must have been working harder last week!!
I'm not a four string guy, but I've heard that they can be a bit more susceptible to dead spots. Evan had a Fat Finger on JO26 that seemed to fix it. Maybe others can chime in?
JazznFunk
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What string gauges are you using? I must say that when I was using light-gauge strings on my 44-02 (I prefer lights on some basses, depending on the feel of the neck, etc.), and while I loved it, I felt it was lacking in feel for me. The frets are dead level but I had a random buzz here and there depending on my neck relief settings. The tone was there, but not the feel I was accustomed to. So, I put on some medium-gauge strings and it solved everything. No buzzes, no extraneous noise or feel issues ANYWHERE on the neck. String gauges can make basses/necks choke or come to life... this one loves mediums, and it made it a more comfy bass to play. I love it even more now!
the 44-02 necks don't have the graphite rods. According to what I have read, besides the extra rigidness to the neck structure, those are intended to eliminate dead spots by shifting them to the range not used in basses.
So it may happen once in a while
So it may happen once in a while
I've heard a slightly different analysis from another builder: graphite stiffens a neck eliminating most neck flex while striking strings (evidently there's a slight flex when you pull on a string) allowing closer buzz free action then pure wood necks. And neck/headstock mass determine if there will be deadspots: 5ers have more wood and tuners so no deadspots usually...
just what Ive heard
just what Ive heard
I've heard a slightly different analysis from another builder: graphite stiffens a neck eliminating most neck flex while striking strings (evidently there's a slight flex when you pull on a string) allowing closer buzz free action then pure wood necks. And neck/headstock mass determine if there will be deadspots: 5ers have more wood and tuners so no deadspots usually...
just what Ive heard
yes, I've read about the mass factor as well. 5-and-more-stringers shift the deadspots in one "direction" of range; smaller heads and headless necks do the same in the opposite direction.
There are weights you can buy to put on the headstock too.
I don't think this is the case though. Firstly, as you know Lakland uses shorter headstocks 3+2 tuners arrangement and other (lighter) tuners on the fives to compensate the weight difference. Secondly, if only the headstock weight was the reason, the deadspot issue would be more common with their 4 string basses, all of them. Then again, the same would be charactreristic of all brands that make 4 and 5 versions of the same models
I've had two basses with dead spots, C on the G string's 5th fret (evidently the most common note for deadspots to occur at). One was VERY bad, only a muted harmonic of the true note seemed to ring out. That bass was a F***** jazz. The other was a Rudy Sarzo Peavey, it was not that bad of a dead spot, only a recording engineer noticed it, I had never even picked up on it. It was a neckthru bass, I think that helps in some instances.
Bleh, my posting in these threads has been far too inconsistent lately. I blame it on spending my time trying to figure out my new effects setup 
JazznFunk
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Remember what they say about quality over quanitity... 
What's up guys? We're usually on page 10 by now. Oh well, easier to keep up this way
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Lakland Darryl Jones with J-retro and Hipshot D-tuner
Can I have a number please
Lakland Darryl Jones with J-retro and Hipshot D-tuner
Can I have a number please
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