• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Lakland Owners Group #57

Status
Not open for further replies.
#222
lomo said:
Well, when it comes to beverages of non-grape origin, I am a bourbon fan above all BUT, Vodka definitely has its' merits when blended into the perfect martini. Here's my recipe. It takes care and time, like everything that's worth doing.

1st, put the glass in the freezer, or fill it with water and ice to chill it before pouring the magic elixir into it.

3/4 oz Vodka of choice (for me Chopin-made from taters not grain))

3/4 oz Gin of choice (for me Tanqueray)

1/3oz white vermouth (never mind the snobs spouting off about DRY DRY and adding barely a drop of vermouth, nobody wants a straight glass of gin, and IME this is why many are turned off of 'tinis)

dash of bitters (must have this ingredient)

1 tsp olive brine in the glass before pouring (they call it a "dirty" 'tini)

and for cryin' out loud, take the time to make your pickle-ka-bob a thing of beauty. Mine usually has 2 olives, 2 cocktail onions, hot pickled carrots and capers. It's all about the kabob! Make 2 kabobs if you like. You need anough tidbits to keep munchin as you sip.

Now shake the liquid ingredients in a proper shaker with ice and before pouring, let it sit for a full minute to accumulate a tad of ice H20-then pour and drink as you sniff the scents of whatever's on your grill. I only drink martinis when it's hot, but when it is, before dinner, nothing beats 'em.

When fall comes I'll post my Manhattan recipe:p
Click to expand...

This sounds almost as delicious as a slightly overdriven palm muted p bass picktone:-)
 
#224
My question is as follows:

What is the best way to give my 55-94 w/ maple an everyday clean?

I understand the orange oil and paste wax thing, which I will do about once or twice a year, if that's the right way to go about it. But what can I use to maintain the cleanliness of my bass? Responses are greatly appreciated.
 
#225
I can't find the serial #s on my 55-76 or on the Orange Wonder. The latter was a prototype so I'm not sure it has one. Please tell me it's not in the neck pocket of the 55-76.
 
#226
I'm betting that it's in the neck pocket, and I won't be pulling the neck......but IMO it's not a good place to put the number. If they want to conceal it, why not put in in the control cavity, that's easily accessed? Frankly, hammering it into the back of the headstock makes the most sense to me, but whatever.



RumbleBeeAL said:
Unfortunately, the Skyline models are simply printed on the top side of the head-stock/head on the Bass side. Since they were printed with ink of some type, it can be removed quite easily with solvents - either by accident during cleaning or intentionally if so desired. The older Skyline body's have the Month and Year ("AUG 2002" for example) stamped in the neck pocket with what appears like a rubber ink stamp. The newer models don't have this or at least this is what I understand. The Skyline models are marked at the original overseas contract manufacturing plant(s).

The US models are indeed stamped into the wood as impressions into head-stock/head. Since they are made here in the US, you typically will find hand penciled/inked notes in the neck pocket and on the heel of the neck. I don't know where the S/Ns for the US models are applied. One would think at the Contract Milling/Woodworking facility similar to the Skyline models - but not certain of this. If my suspicions are correct, it would be odd that the prototypes didn't get the S/N process applied on even prototypes - more than likely removed post production for some reason or another. Removal on a US model would require steaming/sanding that edge.

If the s/n is not present on the head, I suspect you may find something either in the neck pocket or on the heel - which would require removal to verify. If you do this, you should take photos to document what you see so that the next guy down the line will not have to do the same thing.
Click to expand...
 
#227
Thanks. Then I guess the Orang Wonder and my 5576 are either anomalies or their numbers have faded. The headstocks have no signs of sanding.

Yeah-I love the Adirondacks.......it's a sweet part of this crazy flying rock we call home.



RumbleBeeAL said:
Maybe I muddied that up a bit. The S/N should be on the head of a Lakland by design. If it were removed post production, on a US, you have some chance of seeing the original penciling/pen ink hand written notes that may indicate color and/or s/n of the unit so that the neck could be matched up is removed during the manufacturing process.

BTW - I know you enjoy those Adirondack Mountains!!! I sure do when I visit my family.
Click to expand...
 
#228
RumbleBeeAL said:
Skipped over you?!!!! Ha!

Think about those of us in the Deep South.

Not jus higher temps, but high humidity to go along with it...
Click to expand...

We get our fair share of humidity up here but I'm sure nowhere near the tropical conditions down by you :D

ChetChetney said:
My question is as follows:

What is the best way to give my 55-94 w/ maple an everyday clean?

I understand the orange oil and paste wax thing, which I will do about once or twice a year, if that's the right way to go about it. But what can I use to maintain the cleanliness of my bass? Responses are greatly appreciated.
Click to expand...

I think just a wipedown with a light cotton polishing cloth is sufficient for everyday cleaning. Btw I don't think you need to orange oil your fretboard since maple fbs are finished. Someone else should confirm this tho...
 
#232
Tat2dHeart said:
I'm not a fan of yellow, and picky about greens. But I don't have those colors in my collection yet, so I'm trying to keep an open mind. One of these days, I'll find the right ones, and then I'll figure out how to get it on a Lakland.
Click to expand...

Yeah not a yellow fan either, and greens are tough for me too, but I think this particular bass is interesting. I don't think the color would work well for me on a newer style bass. The vintage style of this bass keeps it grounded and not looking like a bass from the 80's. This one looks more pawn shop chic.
 
#233
The orange bass was a proto, as you know, so a lack of S/N would be semi-understandable. The 55-76 is very rare, but they do have a numbering scheme.

The S/Ns on US Laklands can be tough to see in bad light. Just in case it wasn't totally clear--they are stamped on the top side of the headstock, but with no ink.
lomo said:
Thanks. Then I guess the Orang Wonder and my 5576 are either anomalies or their numbers have faded. The headstocks have no signs of sanding.

Yeah-I love the Adirondacks.......it's a sweet part of this crazy flying rock we call home.
Click to expand...
 
#234
Tat2dHeart said:
Not sure if you guys have seen this...but I'm curious what this color is called.

Click to expand...
Oh yeah, I love that one. He's a TBer, and has had that bass in his avatar in the past. Once when he renewed the the AV was in the "Thank you" window on the left, someone started a thread asking about that bass.
 
#235
MarkusBass said:
Yeah not a yellow fan either, and greens are tough for me too, but I think this particular bass is interesting. I don't think the color would work well for me on a newer style bass. The vintage style of this bass keeps it grounded and not looking like a bass from the 80's. This one looks more pawn shop chic.
Click to expand...


Oh, now.....pawn shop chic....I could do that. Do you have pics?
 
#240
MarkusBass said:
I'm talking about the green one in the video. There are pics of that one floating around online. I don't have any:-/
Click to expand...


Ohhh...I searched up the thread on it and saw those pics. I put that color somewhere between granny smith apple and hazardous waste aftereffects. Being a ginger, I could totally rock that, but I'd never find shoes to match and that would be sacrilege.


Although - I could just play it barefoot like I do most of the time anyway.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back