LAKLAND OWNERS GROUP #50!!!

[Supertanker]

Anyone travel with their Lakland here? I just got the freebie gig bag when I bought my 55-01 and I realize that I want to bring it along to a gig far away in Dallas.

Does the hardshell case do the job for travel? Does one really have to check your bass <cringe> vs carry-on?

Will be flying AA BOS to DFW.

Thanks!

I travel with mine often.
At first I had a hardcase.
Then one flight (US Air) the desk person charged me $100.
Before that I would just get waived through with some general conversation about music or playing the bass.

After that I bought a Mono case and I check it at the door.
Last on, first off... No problems so far...

Plus a softcase is easier to transport once you get to your destination.
Strap it on your back, hands are free and you're good to go...

 

[Supertanker]

I guess I should also add that once my bass got lost (or should I say shipped to another city) after it was checked (Delta).
Fortunately I was headed home so it didn't matter.
Next day my bass was sitting on my porch.

Also I will say every time I checked my bass it was always hand delivered to me after the flight by a baggage person (Delta) and not thrown in with the rest of the luggage.

 

[E-Mac]

Anyone travel with their Lakland here? I just got the freebie gig bag when I bought my 55-01 and I realize that I want to bring it along to a gig far away in Dallas.

Does the hardshell case do the job for travel? Does one really have to check your bass <cringe> vs carry-on?

Will be flying AA BOS to DFW.

Thanks!

The mono case m80 gig bag is perfect to carry on. I've taken my fretless all over the country and never had to check it. Call the airline to make sure, and have a hard case in the car just to be safe. But, you should be good.

 

[MarkusBass]

I travel with mine often.
At first I had a hardcase.
Then one flight (US Air) the desk person charged me $100.
Before that I would just get waived through with some general conversation about music or playing the bass.

After that I bought a Mono case and I check it at the door.
Last on, first off... No problems so far...

Plus a softcase is easier to transport once you get to your destination.
Strap it on your back, hands are free and you're good to go...

Working on the ramp for an airline once...I would do this...I would never check it like regular luggage, but make sure they don't leave it unattended on the jet way either.

 

[lowendfriend]

I just got off the phone with American Airlines and they say you can carry it on "as long as there is room for such an oversized item,; otherwise it will have to be checked. An there is a $25 charge for it."

If I show up with a hard case, does that mean I HAVE to check it? If I have it in a soft gig bag and then, if there is no room, have to check it, I would guess I'd be doomed.

Can't believe I'm unique on this, so what am I missing? Overly worried about checking? Will the hardshell case greatly improve my odds of surviving checked baggage? (he asked breathing into a paper bag!!) MY BABYYYYYY....

Can I order the Hardshell Lakland case online?

And what's it like getting thru Security with a bass?

 

[lowendfriend]

Oh yeah....they also said I was free to buy a ticket and strap into a seat. I said for that price, I'd probably just buy another bass in Dallas!

 

[Supertanker]

I just got off the phone with American Airlines and they say you can carry it on "as long as there is room for such an oversized item,; otherwise it will have to be checked. An there is a $25 charge for it."

I've never flown AA. I can tell you that US Air, Air Tran and Delta do not charge for items you check at the ramp.

If I show up with a hard case, does that mean I HAVE to check it? If I have it in a soft gig bag and then, if there is no room, have to check it, I would guess I'd be doomed.

I don't know, but I can tell after 10 or 15 minutes of carrying a hardcase around you'll wish you had checked it.

Can't believe I'm unique on this, so what am I missing? Overly worried about checking? Will the hardshell case greatly improve my odds of surviving checked baggage? (he asked breathing into a paper bag!!) MY BABYYYYYY....

Some people never check their basses and refuse to check them.
They get them on the plane using jedi mind tricks or whatever it takes.
I'm not one to argue with flight attendants.
Flying is stressful enough as it is.

I checked mine for years and never had a problem, until that one lady charged me $100. I told her I never been charged, but BrunHilda was gonna have it her way. My return flight I didn't get charged.

Can I order the Hardshell Lakland case online?

Don't know. If not you can order the SKB equivalent. Lakland plastic cases are SKB's rebranded.

And what's it like getting thru Security with a bass?

No problem. They see musical instruments all the time.
Just put it on the conveyor with your shoes and act like you own the place...

 

[joel the bass player]

There is enough of a chance for trouble that I have never risked carrying on. I have a flight case that my Lakland stays in. Always been safe. It is oversized so it normally comes out in a different area then normal baggage. It is a beast to carry and is big enough that you could be charged extra. Every airline can be different and the same airline could tell you something different one day to the next. I'd rather be prepared.

 

[lowendfriend]

There is enough of a chance for trouble that I have never risked carrying on. I have a flight case that my Lakland stays in. Always been safe. It is oversized so it normally comes out in a different area then normal baggage. It is a beast to carry and is big enough that you could be charged extra. Every airline can be different and the same airline could tell you something different one day to the next. I'd rather be prepared.

Is that different than the Lakland hardshell case and if so, where did you get it?

 

[Supertanker]

Is that different than the Lakland hardshell case and if so, where did you get it?

A flight case is specifically designed to meet TSA (ATA) guidelines.

You can purchase them from most online retailers like musicians friend.

Gator and SKB would be the most popular cases in this category...

Edit: It's also about 3x as much a Lakland SKB, but it offers the highest level of protection.

 

[BassAgent]

But there's a difference between a hardcase and a flightcase. Yes, Gator and SKB make hardcases like these:

But a real flightcase is made of 9 mm birch wood, with metal strips, locks etc.

Like this:

Also made by Gator, but a different kind of case. Will survive rough trips on the train a lot better than HSCs like the one above.

 

[Honk'n_down-low]

Premier Guitar Review of the Lakland 44AJ, just sharing.

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[Holdsg]

+1 BassAgent

Hardshell case: stupid drunk people proof (99% of the time)
Flight case: airplane proof (99% of the time, they can still send it to Sheboygan when you wanted Sacramento).

 

[BassAgent]

Yeah, and I'd rather not have the flight crew throw my bass around. I once took a bass to Istanbul (Turkey) and I just took the bass in a gig bag and refused to give it away as regular luggage. I got to take it as a special piece of hand luggage. No problemo

 

[flyingfinbar]

I did a couple fly outs with my Warwick (hey, it was before I owned a Lakland!), and luckily I had the Warwick flight case, because after the first flight the case was SMASHED. The handle was hanging off, the wood of the case itself was cracked, and the chrome corners were all dented up. Granted, what Warwick calls a "flight case" is probably the most poorly designed imitation of a real flight case I've ever seen, it still offered much more protection than a standard SKB.

If that had been a standard plastic case, my bass would have been utterly destroyed!

 

[basspraiser]

got my 5501 today. looks killer! the sound however is not mine. it came with some D'Addarios strung on it and I did not care for the feel or sound of them. i restrung the bass and it sounds better. we will see how it sounds in the worship mix sunday. new pickups/preamp is definitely needed.

may be a little late but how did it go?

Hello all, I've just received my first lakland love. It's exciting. Very pretty I think. Pics are from previous owner. But so good.

GREAT basses! congrats!

 

[basspraiser]

At least someone in the house has a decent looking Lakkie

LOL!!!!

Hey guys. I need some advice. I bought the last DJ4 from a dealer. New old stock, meaning a 2008 model, but brand new. Everything on it is great, but there's a good bit of fret buzzing, ad in notes "fretting out". Even at Lakland setup specs, it buzzes a good bit. There are several frets that are higher than others. Easy to find using a fret rocker. What would you guys do? Should I send in to Lakland for a Plek, paying for the service, or should I raise a flag with Lakland or the dealer and see what happens? It's bad enough to make the bass unusable for me, even beneath "Squier" standards of old if you know what I mean.

I don't want to be one of those customers that complains about things. But this is pretty bad for a bass costing over $1000. Hat do y'all think?

See below: ........I am sure lakland will take care of it...

I would not hesitate to politely contact Lakland and report the problem. Their prices factor in customer service costs and it does no one any good to keep problems a secret. My .02

I'm SOOOOOOOOO in love with my month old 55-94

wow...what a beautiful bass!
congrats on that sweet thang!

 

[basspraiser]

Eublet, thank you for a very thoughtful and informed response. This really does help me quite a bit.

It's a tough decision as there are occasions when I really want more of a Jazz sound so the 44-02 would seem a good choice if I only needed that "feel" at times.

On the other hand, I already own an MIA P-bass and MM Stingray 4HH so (by the examples shown in the video and sound clips) I would be duplicating two basses that I already have in a sense if I went with the 44-02.

I actually like the "Jazz" sound from both of the basses, even though they are quite distinguishable from each other, so this is a tough one. I don't mind the hum of single coils most of the time, but certainly do love my quiet basses as well.

Decisions, decisions...

Not sure HOW duplicative a 44-02 would be....it has a GREAT unique sound in its own right.....different from ALL those basses!

if you want a single bass that can pretty much (arguably, of course) cover all your desired tones on a gig, then the 44-02 is it.

I agree ^

The LONG wait is nearly over.. Lakland USA 55-69 tetsuya is ready to ship! Should have it in under 2 weeks

Yahoo!!!! I cannot wait to see what you think! that is a hot bass.

I've come to realize that a 1.5" neck is not ideal for me either,
Good luck!

I agree ^ I like the 1.75" neck better as well! Shadi.....I KNOW there are 1-2 around somewhere.....not sure where through...

I would personally like that combo!

 

[lowendfriend]

I did a couple fly outs with my Warwick (hey, it was before I owned a Lakland!), and luckily I had the Warwick flight case, because after the first flight the case was SMASHED. The handle was hanging off, the wood of the case itself was cracked, and the chrome corners were all dented up. Granted, what Warwick calls a "flight case" is probably the most poorly designed imitation of a real flight case I've ever seen, it still offered much more protection than a standard SKB.

If that had been a standard plastic case, my bass would have been utterly destroyed!

Hey, my other bass is a Warwick Corvette $$ 5 string! I'm glad to have both...

 

[elmerbass]

i got my skyline from a TBer love that bass! number please?