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Lakland Owners Group #52

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denchiq said:
errr... what's with "Hybrid?" Me miss somepin?
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A US body/parts with a Skyline Decade neck.
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#530
OK, back on my soapbox again . . . for seven months I've owned a 2010 Vintage J 55-60 Custom (blocks and binding), and I still haven't fallen in love with it, nor have I got it to stop giving me warble notes in various areas of the fingerboard . . . it's kind of a warbling sound that almost imitates that the note being played is being played through an octave pedal . . . and an out of tune note at that. I've tried 4 sets of strings, changed my technique to play the banjo frets with little finger pressure . . . I've done a setup, and have had a setup done on it! I'm done . . . don't like it! I have a gig this coming Sat and have to use it, as in many songs, I use the B string . . . Cross Canadian Ragweed stuff and others!

So, I'm going to tune and intonate as tight as I can for Saturday, then Sunday . . . it goes on Craigslist! I'm going back to Fender - an American Jazz Deluxe V string or an American Precision V string! Sorry Lakland, I tried, but have been "putting up" with this bass long enough!
 
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vince a said:
OK, back on my soapbox again . . . for seven months I've owned a 2010 Vintage J 55-60 Custom (blocks and binding), and I still haven't fallen in love with it, nor have I got it to stop giving me warble notes in various areas of the fingerboard . . . it's kind of a warbling sound that almost imitates that the note being played is being played through an octave pedal . . . and an out of tune note at that. I've tried 4 sets of strings, changed my technique to play the banjo frets with little finger pressure . . . I've done a setup, and have had a setup done on it! I'm done . . . don't like it! I have a gig this coming Sat and have to use it, as in many songs, I use the B string . . . Cross Canadian Ragweed stuff and others!

So, I'm going to tune and intonate as tight as I can for Saturday, then Sunday . . . it goes on Craigslist! I'm going back to Fender - an American Jazz Deluxe V string or an American Precision V string! Sorry Lakland, I tried, but have been "putting up" with this bass long enough!
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just curious, have you contacted lakland with these problems? even if you are not the original owner, they may be able to help you.

also giving up on lakland just after one bass is not fair at all. how many times have we all heard that you have to dig through the wood pile on fenders. i know that all to well. seems like i can't find a good neck on a fender. i don't understand why people will give fender chance, after chance, after chance, but on other companies ones it.
 
#532
I have not contacted them, but supposedly, it was setup at the factory before I got it. At first, I was amazed at how tight the action was . . . could barely get a credit card between the bottom of the strings and the fretboard. It buzzed all along the "plekked" neck way too much for me. So, I raised the saddles - not messing with the truss rod! It sounded better. I changed to my favorite brand of strings, and as I was getting used to playing the Lakland, I began to notice that warble. I did raise the saddles on those two particular strings, which seemed to help. But now, this week, it's back . . . and I gotta' use it! Along the way, I also paid for a set up . . . that did not help!

I could send it back for to Lakland for help I guess. I guess you're right . . . I love the looks, playability, sound, etc., so I should give it a few more chances.

The reason I say "back to Fender," because that is what I have been playing for years . . . an MIA Jazz 4 and P 4 . . . both are most excellent basses!
 
#533
you are right, the new mia fenders are cool. although i just found 2 brand new ones in the store with maxed out truss rods. not saying you shouldn't go back. just look at those close too. also, what strings are using?

sometimes in shipping those necks will move. don't be afraid to adjust the truss rod.

i'm sorry you are having trouble with your bass, there is nothing more frustrating. just contact leo or brian and see if they can get it worked out. sounds like its still under warranty. they have great CS.
 
#534
I've played a MIA Standard Jazz V and P V, but no Deluxe yet . . . both were setup perfectly, and they sounded really good. New bass syndrome?

I'm presently using D'Addario Chromes, but have had La Bella Slappers, and DRs on too, as well as the stock ones. I'm contemplating changing it to thru the bridge instead of thru the body . . . maybe?

I'm sorry too, as I was so psyched up waiting for the Lakland, esp after reading all the great things on the LOG Forum and on TB! I sent an email to Leo . . . I'll see what he says . . .
 
#535
It almost sounds like the pickups may be too high. Too close to the strings and you get all sorts of weirdness. I do see that you had a setup done... did they address pickup height at all?

vince a said:
I changed to my favorite brand of strings, and as I was getting used to playing the Lakland, I began to notice that warble. I did raise the saddles on those two particular strings, which seemed to help. But now, this week, it's back . . . and I gotta' use it! Along the way, I also paid for a set up . . . that did not help!
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#539
Got out Carl Pedigo's videos and going over the bass with a fine-tooth comb . . . so far, usig an 18 inch steel rule, the neck needs some relief . . . I have until Sat night to get it together . . . saddles, string heights, pickups . . . gonna do it all (AGAIN). Why has it changed so much . . . the weather?
 
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