LAKLAND OWNERS GROUP #49

[vince a]

Bassconbeatx . . . your enthusiasm over your new Skyline 55-60 Custom got to me . . . I just ordered one with case through Ed at Bass Central. It's identical to yours . . . so hopefully, I'll get a LOG# once it arrives and I submit some pics . . .

BTW . . . have any of you swapped out pickguards . . . I can't find anyone lists pickguards for Laklands . . .???

 

[Holdsg]

Jeannies is the best source.
http://home.comcast.net/~pickguards/

 

[vince a]

Just received a return email from Jeannies . . . $84 for a pickguard . . . has it been 'that' long since I purchased one???

 

[macribas]

Just received a return email from Jeannies . . . $84 for a pickguard . . . has it been 'that' long since I purchased one???

There's something wrong... the most expensive 55-60 pickguards are $56 (pearl, tortoise, etc), plus $8 shipping, should round up to $64.

I just ordered one yesterday, but for a DJ5, same price. I did however spend over $90 in another pickguard for my 55-02. Pickguard was $74.95, plus no-holes option ($10), plus shipping ($8) = $92.95. But it is awesome.

 

[BigBeatNut]

Just received a return email from Jeannies . . . $84 for a pickguard . . . has it been 'that' long since I purchased one???

... I did however spend over $90 in another pickguard for my 55-02. Pickguard was $74.95, plus no-holes option ($10), plus shipping ($8) = $92.95. But it is awesome.

{ Jaw hits floor }

 

[Bard2dbone]

I occasionally consider getting a pickguard for my 55-02d. But what looks good on a natural finish with a rosewood fingerboard?

 

[BassAgent]

Black

 

[GregC]

Black

+1. Or tort--I know, I know, it's the default answer. But Doug/basspraiser has a natty JO which had a RW board (now an ebony fretless one) and it looks great with tort.

 

[JEDI BASS]

+1000 on tort! Plus, I love the Stingray shaped guard on the 94/02s.

 

[Bard2dbone]

+1000 on tort! Plus, I love the Stingray shaped guard on the 94/02s.

Tort didn't sound good until I saw that! That is sharp!

 

[BuffaloBass]

Bard, check the avatar for a tort longhorn on a JO5. I've yet to see the basses new color, and have no idea if tort will work. I do like longhorn style on J basses, and tort on nat, then black, then brown, then white.

For a 55-02 deluxe, I might leave it nekked. Nekked is good. Clear static cling mylar if you wnat to protect the finish.

 

[lowendfriend]

Hey guys look what I just found! I don't own her yet but I do have her home testing her out. Isn't she just beautiful? That birdseye board is just too sweet and the quilted top isn't bad either. Really clean for a 1999.

An American Beauty as well! Hope you are getting a nice price.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Tort didn't sound good until I saw that! That is sharp!

Thanks, that bass had some Nordys and an Audere pre... not for me, but it looked hot!

 

[GregC]

+1000 on tort! Plus, I love the Stingray shaped guard on the 94/02s.

Boom! That's what I'm talkin' about--really nice, JJ.

 

[RumbleBeeAL]

Thanks to Marcel, I'm now one step closer to the finish line with this recent project...

Now, with BT-1 Drop Tuner. No issues encountered what-so-ever since I opted to only mod the A, D, and G HB-1 mounting plates for use on my Custom LE Maple Lined Fretless neck. This bad boy dropped right in. I did however, swap the tuning post with the one form the HB-1 that I removed to keep the front looking clean and matching the other three tuning posts.

 

[Shadi]

Markus-

What could I do to convince you that you need to let me acquire your 44-51? The GAS is killing me.


[You need a 'black beauty' Duck Dunn in your arsenal ]

 

[RHCP250]

Thanks, that bass had some Nordys and an Audere pre... not for me, but it looked hot!

What about that combo wasn't for you? I have a bart setup in my 44-02 and I like it, just wondering how they compare.

 

[MarkusBass]

Markus-

What could I do to convince you that you need to let me acquire your 44-51? The GAS is killing me.


[You need a 'black beauty' Duck Dunn in your arsenal ]

Sorry man! That one is never leaving! Love the dunn though!

 

[E-Mac]

I think I'd take the Dunn in that one... I love that thing.

 

[JEDI BASS]

The '51s are special.... no other way of putting it.