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LAKLAND OWNERS GROUP #47

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I just checked out your listing... That's a US neck based on figuring on the finger board and grain pattern of the neck and head.

You stated this is white. Is it pearl white? At least one of the photos makes it appear that way.

Very nice Bass. Though, Id be concerned this has some interesting history since the s/n is missing.

Good luck with the sale/trade!
 
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RumbleBeeAL said:
I just checked out your listing... That's a US neck based on figuring on the finger board and grain pattern of the neck and head.

You stated this is white. Is it pearl white? At least one of the photos makes it appear that way.

Very nice Bass. Though, Id be concerned this has some interesting history since the s/n is missing.

Good luck with the sale/trade!
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Thanks! The bass is pearl white.....the lack of a serial nimber has me baffled.

dee
 
#523
Well, that's my bass, and I don't know why its not got the signature decal on it, but I really don't care. I didn't buy the bass for the name on it, I bought it for what it can do, which is sound and play like no other mass-produced Jazz bass I have ever laid hands on. Lovin it.

Beaver said it was mfg in 2009, I haven't confirmed that or anything, but maybe its an oversight, or maybe its a blem, or just maybe they stopped putting decals on them when they knew that DJ was leaving and they would have to rename the bass. Only Lakland knows, and they're probably not telling. :ninja:

SoundSupport said:
Hey again guys, just a quick question for all you Lakland geniuses out there:
Was GASsing the entire maternity ward of the LOG website, and spotted something:
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It's a natural DJ4, but I noticed that it doesn't have the Darryl Jones signature on the headstock like mine does. What happened? Does the natural finish not get the signature like my LPB or the Black, or did they stop putting the signature on after a certain date, or what?

Not really important, just curious if anyone knows.

Cheers, SoundSupport
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#524
Sounds like a job for CSI Lakland. dum dum dum dummmmm.


RumbleBeeAL said:
It should be stamped on the head stock. Mabe it has been sanded off for some reason?

The Skylines models have it printed in the same place. Where-as the US models have it stamped in as if it were punched in.

Also, can you provide a photo of the head stock in that area and another of the back side of the head where the tuners are including some of the neck? This will help us determine if the neck is from a US or Skyline model as the wood grain will be in different directions between the two series - by design.

How thick is the head's flat portion that the tuners pass through from front to back?

I believe (not verified) the US models also have a s/n at the heel/pocket as well. where-as the Skylines do not.

If the s/n number has been sanded off, I'd wonder for what purpose and by who - like why is the history being covered up?
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SoundSupport said:
Hey again guys, just a quick question for all you Lakland geniuses out there:
Was GASsing the entire maternity ward of the LOG website, and spotted something:
Link Removed

It's a natural DJ4, but I noticed that it doesn't have the Darryl Jones signature on the headstock like mine does. What happened? Does the natural finish not get the signature like my LPB or the Black, or did they stop putting the signature on after a certain date, or what?

Not really important, just curious if anyone knows.

Cheers, SoundSupport
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I believe it's because the Natural DJs were considered the "Adam Clayton" basses, thus didn't carry DJ's signature.

I could be mistaken though.
 
#529
Headin to Chicago for a 2-day work-conference, October 12-13.

Won't be there for the GTG, unfortunately, but I'm definitely making a stop to the factory at some point during the stay. I would love to see the "nursery".
 
#530
It ain't a Lakland, but since it's close.....wanted to share that I installed a J-Retro in my CS-Jazz today. Big sound, very nice match with the CS Single Coils. That beaufitul signature mids come out very nicely ánd with the midsweep it becomes very versatile.

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Next weekend I'm gonna swap the CS's with CS4 Humbuckers to see what happens.
 
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rayzak said:
Dayum!!! I love it!!!! YOU, Mr. Markus, have some great taste in basses:bassist:
That thing looks good enough to lick!!!
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You're too kind! I tell you...every time I see your avatar...I can't stop looking at it! You have one killer P bass yourself!

IanAllison said:
Markus . . .

AMAZING. I totally love it.
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Thanks Ian! From the former owner...that means a lot!
 
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