He used the uber resonant stain. Thats what I would have done. It has EQ built in...or maybe he put in a new battery for him!![]()
It's the muffler bearing.
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He used the uber resonant stain. Thats what I would have done. It has EQ built in...or maybe he put in a new battery for him!![]()
"Hmmmm, what happens when I push this knob back in???? HOLY CRAP!!!!!"
"Hmmmm, what happens when I push this knob back in???? HOLY CRAP!!!!!"

Way are you a non-believer? You just want to believe Carl sprinkled magic dust on it, huh?
It's the muffler bearing.
Whatever you do...don't touch that button!

smiley so much in any one wave...)IBut Im getting my new 5502 this week... Took the lakland plunge..
Sadly, they only had black/maple combo...so thats what I got....Im usually a rosewood fan.
I had the option of natural deluxe (the quilted top) with the rosewood. Did I do right?
Any encouraging words for a Lakland newbie?
Oh, and Im moving back to CHicago in august.
Congrats on the first Lakie! I'm pretty neutral on rosewood vs. maple, so I'm no help there. I dig black and maple, and hey, it's a little cheaper than the quilted model.I was in town last week visiting friends and I managed to visit Lakland on wed... Very nice bunch.....

Hey guys,
thanks for the encouraging words. I dont know why I am so damn nervous...
I did want the natural/rosewod standard, but they only had that in deluxe..
Not only is this my first Lakland, but its my first maple neck....
Cant wait.
wow Denis!!!! mice to hear that you are branching out! I wuld love to learn me some good ragae as well....
Played Blue Velvet today in church along with my fretless...OMG!!!
What a fine lady Blue is!!!! grindy and grumpy with the rest but she can also sound nice and mellow when she wants to!
She really seems to have significantly more high end now!!! I do not even have to have the treble cranked that far......I am in SERIOUS LOVE!!!
Wish the heck i could slap!!!! she would sound excellent slapped and popped!
Im a long time musicman fan..Die hard almost..
But Im getting my new 5502 this week... Took the lakland plunge..
Sadly, they only had black/maple combo...so thats what I got....Im usually a rosewood fan.
I had the option of natural deluxe (the quilted top) with the rosewood. Did I do right?
Any encouraging words for a Lakland newbie?
Oh, and Im moving back to CHicago in august.
+ a lot. When you start to think you've explored everything, look under the hood. Wait, what do all those small switches do...?hey bro! Welcome to the sickness....lol. My advice is take some time and explore all the settings. The 55-02's are so versatile. Also, unless you know what you like, experiment with strings. I am a big fan of Nickels. Besides that, enjoy that thing! PM basspraiser for a LOG number and remeber to check out Link Removed
that's what he said!Ok - you asked for it:
Get ready to sell your musicman gear and buy more Laklands!!! j/k
Welcome!
Like I said, no worries! Well, if you have dough by August, that is...Hey guys,
thanks for the encouraging words. I dont know why I am so damn nervous...
I did want the natural/rosewod standard, but they only had that in deluxe..
Not only is this my first Lakland, but its my first maple neck....
Cant wait.
Now that you're in the caring hands of Doude nothing can go wrong!I really think you will like it!!!
I am a RW guy as well...but the ONE bass I NEVER should have gotten rid of has a maple neck and I have Blue Velvet which also has a maple neck and which plays like a dream(see earlier post)...
Hey - BTW - when you move to CI-toen let GregC and I know....we LOVE to get together with other bass playas!!!
absolutely!Welcome! I'm a rosewood guy myself, but I've been eyeing some black and maple basses lately. Such a killer, classic combo! You'll lover it man! Something about those -94/-02 models for sure!
countdown beginsCongrats on the first Lakie! I'm pretty neutral on rosewood vs. maple, so I'm no help there. I dig black and maple, and hey, it's a little cheaper than the quilted model.
As Doug said, let us know when you get into town! He's out in the northwest 'burbs, I'm in the city, but we'll hang with ya wherever. AND you may get here in time for the Lakland GTG! (No firm date, but it could be in late August.) Between that and living in Chicago, I predict you're gonna be deep into Laklands by the end of this year.![]()
The body is done and will be sent to Roger shortly!
what I was aiming for:
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What I got:
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Pretty close if you ask me! Maybe a little more orange (on this monitor anyway), but we can just call it E-Mac Orange.
Quick note -
I placed my 55-02 Deluxe on the block late last night...
If you or anyone you know is interested, please let me know ASAP.
Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe <-- Click here!!!
Looks great! You're monitor, or lighting could make it look different. Looks dead on to me! Going to Roger? It's going to go right my my house! (picturing a MadMax highway scene)
Looks very good, Evan! Who's Roger?The body is done and will be sent to Roger shortly!
what I was aiming for:
Pretty close if you ask me! Maybe a little more orange (on this monitor anyway), but we can just call it E-Mac Orange.
Ahhh. My brain's running slowly today.Jeannie Pickguards... his name is Roger, right?
not exactly branching out, Doude. I like Bob's music actually, and Aston 'Familyman' Barrett is an amazing groove maker. We went to their gig a year and a half ago (the Exodus Tour) and still recollect how cool it was. Bob was physically absent for valid reasons, but the air was all there.
Familyman is still playing with them, can you imagine that?
... BTW , what's with "mice" and your typing? Single malt? Hefeweizen?![]()
you know how to please a lady, don'cha Doude!
Quick note -
I placed my 55-02 Deluxe on the block late last night...
If you or anyone you know is interested, please let me know ASAP.
Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe <-- Click here!!!
Pending payment? That was fast!
Ahhh. My brain's running slowly today.