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Yeah, what's up with that?Nice avatar pic there Rumble.
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LAKLAND OWNERS GROUP #49
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Figured this is a good a place as any. I am really interested in the Skyline Decade. Can anyone comment on it's sound? It obviously isnt in the Jazz or P paradigm. What other basses might it be compared to? It reminds me of an early 70's Guild or mid 70's Ovation solidbody in looks. But I havent found one in a store to check out in person.
Oh wow I totally overlooked the sound clips. Most builders "multimedia" is just some bass nerd monotonously intoning about the great qualities of this or that model from the NAMM floor.
Liking the pickup sounds, are teh tones monstrously different from the skyline to the USA model?
Liking the pickup sounds, are teh tones monstrously different from the skyline to the USA model?
Yep, skylines share the same pups and electronics as the US Lakies.
Of course, if the fretboard woods are different (maple vs rosewood) they'll sound radically different. ;-D hehehe
Of course, if the fretboard woods are different (maple vs rosewood) they'll sound radically different. ;-D hehehe
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So this question came up the other day when I was having a rare non-Lakland gig moment, playing my SX '75 Jazz for a gig that required that sound/vibe. Aside from the DJ and the replacement for the DJ, I wonder if John and the gang would consider building a J-Bass with 70's-era pickup spacing that has the regular Jazz Bass body shape. I would love more than anything to have a Lakland '70's Jazz' and never was a fan of the DJ body style, nor the replacement. I always feel a little guilty having to play that SX when I want a dead-on J-Bass vibe, ya know?
I played my first LOG bass (VP5) gig Saturday night.
We played to a packed house, standing room only, 3 full sets.
I have discovered a HUGE flaw with the LOG bass.
There is definitely something wrong with a new P bass that sounds so good and plays so easy.
This bass should be at least 30 years old.
The pickups are spot on. Top to bottom outstanding.
I love the way chords and solos sound on this bass.
I had an outta body experience while playing, it sounded like I was listening to a CD.
The standing room only crowd stayed till the very end.
Between sets people lined up (non bass players) to look at the bass.
I never said anything about having a new bass to the crowd, it was kinda surreal.
I had one lady in the audience ask me if is was a Les Paul .
That was kinda funny.
I suspect the fun is just beginning!
We played to a packed house, standing room only, 3 full sets.
I have discovered a HUGE flaw with the LOG bass.
There is definitely something wrong with a new P bass that sounds so good and plays so easy.
This bass should be at least 30 years old.
The pickups are spot on. Top to bottom outstanding.
I love the way chords and solos sound on this bass.
I had an outta body experience while playing, it sounded like I was listening to a CD.
The standing room only crowd stayed till the very end.
Between sets people lined up (non bass players) to look at the bass.
I never said anything about having a new bass to the crowd, it was kinda surreal.
I had one lady in the audience ask me if is was a Les Paul .
That was kinda funny.
I suspect the fun is just beginning!
Okay gentlemen I need your help/suggestions. I'm new to the Lakland family. I'm typically a single coil pup, jazz bass player (not jazz as a genre but jazz bass).
I love the feel of my bass....it plays like butta! However I did my first gig with my 55-94 and was really disappointed. I was expecting it to punch through the mix like single coils do but instead it sounded soft and really lacked authority.
By the way I had the mids set at 250Hz. Bass control up a bit as well as the mids up a bit and the treble control was set at center. It didn't matter if I had both pickups on or if I had the pan control set just a tad to the bridge pickup. Either way, in a live mix, it just didn't sound like I had expected it to.
So is it the Bart pre & pups? Would anyone suggest I check out the Hanson pre & pups? Has anyone ever experienced this? HELP!!! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys.
I love the feel of my bass....it plays like butta! However I did my first gig with my 55-94 and was really disappointed. I was expecting it to punch through the mix like single coils do but instead it sounded soft and really lacked authority.
By the way I had the mids set at 250Hz. Bass control up a bit as well as the mids up a bit and the treble control was set at center. It didn't matter if I had both pickups on or if I had the pan control set just a tad to the bridge pickup. Either way, in a live mix, it just didn't sound like I had expected it to.
So is it the Bart pre & pups? Would anyone suggest I check out the Hanson pre & pups? Has anyone ever experienced this? HELP!!! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys.
I would experiment with the mid frequency first. It depends on the cabs, but with my Aguilars, the low setting on the mid dips is basically a mud boost. 650 is the perfect sweet spot for me to get a cutting presence.
I'm very new to my Lakland, but the first thing I did was mess with the mid settings, and those are my observations. My bass has the Chisonics.
All that said, It is my impression and limited experience that the -94 is not a really aggressive sounding bass in general. Especially if your frame of reference is a SC jazz.
JEDI BASS said:Nice avatar pic there Rumble
Thanks, JJ...
Yours is nice as well.
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GregC said:
What, that old thing? It's just a little something-something I had laying around and took a quick photo of. That's all...
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GregC said:Uh huh. Later, I noticed something missing from your signature.
Really?... Oh yeah, I removed the 411 on my GB gear... It was a bit cluttered with all that in the mix.
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Hopefully I don't get flamed for using the "F" word here, but I just replaced the Neo-Punch's in my Bob Glaub with some Fender 62's and I'm really happy. I was gonna go with the Fralin stock wound as that's what I have in my Precision but I'd figure I'd chance it on some less expensive pups as it seemed anything would have been an improvement for me over the Hansons...I was right. Along with the TI jazz flats I threw on, it really opened up this bass and brought out a very organic, woody characteristic. I could see where the neo's would have some applications but none that I could really use. They are very hot, tinny and a little scooped sounding...almost like a less meaty DiMarzio. These would be the best p-style pups for metal (lol) as they seem to really accentuate high mids and lows. They kind of sizzle a little, almost like a hi-fi humbucker. I guess I was just looking for a more traditional style tone and I have it now and am really pleased. Anyone else here swapped out their neo's for something else or are most generally pleased with them?
The neo P is for us folks that want a more modern fuller P sound. I have a Fralin loaded Glaub also, and I'd have to add a J pup or go w/ a neo to be fully satisfied w/ that bass. But, now that I have the neo equipped Glaub, I'll keep the Fralin loaded one for covers that need that vintage P sound.
Different strokes, I guess....the Neo Punch is one of my favorite pickups. In my Glaub the tone is huge..with tons of mids.
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