Really! What the hellz? Was there a tech issue or something?
And is that the end of the 55-07?
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Lakland Owners Group #56
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Really! What the hellz? Was there a tech issue or something?
And is that the end of the 55-07?
RumbleBeeAL said:
That bass used to be mine. It was listed here for $2,200, an absolute steal. The current owner, a great guy, told me he had agreed on a trade with a TBer in Alaska, but this other person called it off at the very last minute. Very disappointing. He even created another sale thread but probably deleted it after posting it on eBay. So, it is still up for grabs. I can't buy it back, unfortunately.
Ah haaaaaaaa so the mystery is solved.
Well it is a eye popping bass.
Looks beautiful in the ice blue with all that chrome.
If it were a 4 banger I would be in serious GAS overload about now.
Pheeew, glad it is not
I generally find that the look of the chrome Chi pup covers to be kinda crass, but on some basses the look really works.
I feel pretty much the same way about black bridges (although your new Sadowsky is hot)--a classic "to each his own" deal.
I'm generally a fan of chrome, though.
I agree on the Black/Chrome metal looks - A+ in my book.
When considering the looks of the ChiSonics, the original Metal Black/Chrome and latest Drop-In ChiSonics looks more appealing than this:
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Speechless. Just maybe it would look better if the PG covered the mounting tabs...
This was an idea that new Lakland ownership had to reduce the cost of the Decade since the cost to manufacture the ChiSonic Chrome Covers was/is quite expensive. As an optional upgrade, they would still offer the Chrome Covers. The concept was not well received by the masses here or at the LOG and I believe the Chrome style was retained - Though some were produced, this is likely one of them.
Original prototype of Lakland back at the drawing board of the Lakland Decade model? Not hardly...
Original concept of new ownership for helping reducing the cost of this model bass? You bet!
I think to my eyes the chrome pup covers and black out middle section on the Chisonic is iconic to the Lakland brand.
They are like a Lakland trademark.
Although Laklands HAVE used Barts and the black Hansen pups as well.
The Chrome Chisonics are always what made a Lakland look like a Lakland IMO.
That and the unique body shape used on the 44-94/44-07 and also the Decade series basses complete it. And of course the cool oval bridge design.
They are like a Lakland trademark.
Although Laklands HAVE used Barts and the black Hansen pups as well.
The Chrome Chisonics are always what made a Lakland look like a Lakland IMO.
That and the unique body shape used on the 44-94/44-07 and also the Decade series basses complete it. And of course the cool oval bridge design.
GregC said:
Agreed. I generally prefer chrome hardware was well. I guess a pickup has always been straight-up black to me, though.
I went for the black on my new axe because it went well with the woods, and because I find that the simple black logo and light blond wood call for black hardware. I wouldn't want to do black on a Lakkie. I see the oval chrome bridge as a sort of Lakland identity thing.
RumbleBeeAL said:
Yeah, the decade is one of the axes that make those pups totally shine. The 07s are okay as well.
JO/44-60 is no chop liver either
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