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LAKLAND OWNERS GROUP #44
- Thread starter Bryan R. Tyler
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I just got interviewed on the Rusty Humphreys Show about our book! It's going to be on tonight!
To keep it real...
I was looking at my Laklands when I was talking to Rusty
Hmmm... somehow, I've never heard of that guy (I don't think). Had to look that one up. So, cool... I guess
Hope it leads to a bunch of sales for you.
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Yeah, would think you'd see a decent bit of action from that. Now you just need to get on Oprah's book list, and you're golden!
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It's here!
It's unboxed and acclamating: SoCal is a way different humidity than here.
It's light for a 5'er at zactly 8.5lbs.
It plays out decently, though I've done nothing other than tweak the trussrod.
It's for sure of the "Jazz Bass" tone family, which is good for me.
The neck pickup seems plenty hefty, and the bridge pickup has good bark. I'd hoped for a little more top end zing, but it's alright that way.
The pup heights are higher than I generally run them, but it seems well shielded so hitting the covers with strings doesn't make any foul noises. The covered poles allows this as well.
I'll probably lower the neck pickup a bit...hmmmm....
The headstock seems thicker than the Skylines I've had, which ought to be good for several reasons: strength, tone...
Pretty good initial feeling from this one!
It's unboxed and acclamating: SoCal is a way different humidity than here.
It's light for a 5'er at zactly 8.5lbs.
It plays out decently, though I've done nothing other than tweak the trussrod.
It's for sure of the "Jazz Bass" tone family, which is good for me.
The neck pickup seems plenty hefty, and the bridge pickup has good bark. I'd hoped for a little more top end zing, but it's alright that way.
The pup heights are higher than I generally run them, but it seems well shielded so hitting the covers with strings doesn't make any foul noises. The covered poles allows this as well.
I'll probably lower the neck pickup a bit...hmmmm....
The headstock seems thicker than the Skylines I've had, which ought to be good for several reasons: strength, tone...
Pretty good initial feeling from this one!
Chef
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They have the silver wrap that makes me think "stock lakland nickels," but, maybe gecko or butler can answer that more definitively...
Yeah...I'm sure they're stock Laklands. Have you tried Dunlops nickels? (I know...I push them all the time, but they're killer)
I gets lots of delicious zing when I want it with my ChiSonic equipped J bass. I think you need to change the stings.
I gets lots of delicious zing when I want it with my ChiSonic equipped J bass. I think you need to change the stings.
Yeah, would think you'd see a decent bit of action from that. Now you just need to get on Oprah's book list, and you're golden!
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c
Gotta work that Chicago connection....
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I know...who knows Oprah?! Anyone?! Someone get my book on Oprah's list, and I'll send you one of my basses!
ditto
Well...they are almost free. There only slightly over 20 bucks! And I'd pay at least 50% more for them. They are good in my opinion.
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these?
are any of them tapered...
what guage you usin'?
http://www.theperfectbass.com/explo...103688101&W=STORE&P=N&S=1001081&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y
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are any of them tapered...
what guage you usin'?
http://www.theperfectbass.com/explo...103688101&W=STORE&P=N&S=1001081&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y
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sitonmybass
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yeah man.. that's the beez kneez
a wife who's not only supportive but also an enabler
She's bought me about three basses since we've been married and we've only been married for three years.
1. Lakland Skyline Joe Osborn 5 natural/rosewood as a
wedding present which I returned for a Lakland Skyline 55-01
natural/rosewood.
2. Lakland Skyline 55-01 natural/lined fretless as a
first anniversary present which I sold to purchase
my EBMM Bongo 5 single H.
3. EBMM Bongo 5 HH as a second anniversary present.
4. Carvin B5 (#2) jointly purchased by my wife and parents for
Christmas '09.
Since I'm a full-time bass player, there is justification for equipment purchases and support from my family.
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sitonmybass
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i've never even gotten a set of strings from an s.o.
lucky duck
Makes you wonder how significant they were...
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