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Lakland Owners Group #57

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GregC said:
You are correct on both counts, sir. Those steels are the stock strings on pretty much every model, with the possible exception of the Hollowbody (not sure there, haven't bought one new).

I was at Bass Emporium a couple of weeks back when they received a new Skyline hollowbody. Saw them open the box, it came with D'Addario nickels.
 
Jeez, I go into the bush for a few days and the whole world breaks out in jewellery. Sheesh, it's like I'm at work or something around here...

oh yeah? I saw those pics....did not remember the flame board...you have dispensation my son!

Well, okay, then. This one belongs to a friend of mine (TB handle bass12), and was the first Sad*wsky I ever actually saw in person. If I ever win the lottery, I'm ordering its twin with a fifth string. Right after I order my fancy US Lakland, of course...

Okay, photo of the flamey fretboard. Remember, all; this is with Doudely dispensation. And one does not **** with the Doude.

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But anyway, it really turned me onto the flamed-maple fretboard idea.

For the Lakland, I think what I'd really want would be--well, okay, a certain Markus Orange P, but my *original* idea was a 55-94 with a flamed top in amber. Madagascar rosewood fretboard with the usual birdseye dots. Gotta have those if I can't get the (say it with me) abalone.

whatcha hunting? I will wait for Sunday for pictures of the catch!

Actually, we just went up to start building our deer blinds for fall. We got one up and tore down another to move it to a better spot. We'll go back in June to finish up.
 
macribas said:
I was at Bass Emporium a couple of weeks back when they received a new Skyline hollowbody. Saw them open the box, it came with D'Addario nickels.

Some of the new skylines do come with d'addarios

The us basses come with lakland strings

Ghs makes them but there is no real corresponding ghs model....they are. Dsigned by lakland
 
Jes....thanks....need to look at it on something other than my phone...cannot see the flamed maple board on this small screen

Purty bass all the same!

Hope it was a good build!

I got sun burned and watched a bunch or cars drive in circles
 
basspraiser said:
Jes....thanks....need to look at it on something other than my phone...cannot see the flamed maple board on this small screen

Purty bass all the same!

Hope it was a good build!

I got sun burned and watched a bunch or cars drive in circles

I got destroyed by blackflies. Like, destroyed. My legs are a mass of awful red blotches from the bites.

But hey, I was in the forest. Away from the nightly demonstrations that have been making this town so damned *loud* for the past several months. The peace and quiet was worth it. Though The bass-free aspect would have had me crawling the walls before long...
 
roadkill2309 said:
I got destroyed by blackflies. Like, destroyed. My legs are a mass of awful red blotches from the bites.

But hey, I was in the forest. Away from the nightly demonstrations that have been making this town so damned *loud* for the past several months. The peace and quiet was worth it. Though The bass-free aspect would have had me crawling the walls before long...

Sorry dude.....at least your ears got a rest

No electricity =no bass fun!

Did you get the blind done at least?

Better have.....been craving elk!
 
But hey, I was in the forest. Away from the nightly demonstrations that have been making this town so damned *loud* for the past several months.QUOTE]

Yeah- I won't get into the politics of the student unrest, but I REALLY hope the dust settles before 700 thousand guests arrive for what (in my biased opinion) is the world's best jazz fest in late June.....Have tix to see Esperanza at Metroplolis and Rufus Wainwright and am (as always) stoked for the 3 nightly free outdoor shows, the outdoor wine bar and grade A people-watching!
 
basspraiser said:
Sorry dude.....at least your ears got a rest

No electricity =no bass fun!

Did you get the blind done at least?

Better have.....been craving elk!

We got one up and one torn down so we could move it to a better place. No elk, though. The camp is in Whitetail deer territory. You haven't lived til you've had a nicely-done deer filet mignon.

Uh: Lakland Lakland Lakland. There; back on topic.

;)
 
when in doubt, call a dealer.
Last pair of strings I bought for my Lull 5-er, (Sadowsky black label flats, my favorite flats), the dealer checked the length to a Lull he had in stock to make sure they would fit. YMMV, but I recommend Premier Bass Guitar in CO, they're my new fav. dealer in the world.
 
Hey guys,
Here's the 55-02D I just received today. Boy is the neck a LOT wider than I thought it would be. Holy moly! At least I'll be able to slap and pop without the strings getting in the way. Oh one question!! What does that switch supposed to do? It's actually not a switch as it doesn't really do anything. It didn't come with a manual, so I don't really know what the dials do nor what this little metal switchy thing is for.

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Congrats, it looks great! The neck dimensions are listed on the site, let us know if it varies from those.

Here's the layout for the preamp controls:
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I think you supplied the wrong link. That goes to a ticket site. I'm looking on Lakland's site and it states the coil selector switch is not available on the 55-01. Well, I have the 55-02 and it doesn't do anything.

** Edit ** OK I'm dumb. It actually switches from side to side--not up and down like a guitar toggle. :)

I'm not really noticing a difference in the selections, but I'll keep playing around with it. I hope it works like it's supposed to. It sure is a pertty thing.
 
You should be able to find the info on the Lakland web site...

That mini toggle will split your bridge pickup (Musicman style) into 3 different modes (single front, single back and full humbucker)

The knobs should be volume and pickup balance on the top (if you're playing the bass and looking down at the knobs) and treble/mid/bass boost and cut...

Inside the back control cover you should find a tiny box with dip switches on it that can change your midrange frequency)

It's a pretty killer preamp...and probably a bit daunting if it's new to you...but with a little patience you'll find it's incredibly flexible

All the best!!!
 
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