Lakland Owners Group #57

[MarkusBass]

OMG, must resist arguing all over again

Frets touch strings, frets are sunk into the fretboard which is part of the neck which in some basses is one piece w/ the body or at least tightly screwed to the body. Strings connect w/ saddles mounted to the body.... it's all parts of the whole. The "whole" vibrates and affects the other parts of the whole. For that matter, a fat guy will have a slightly different tone from the same bass as a skinny guy. And, we can't even begin to dive into hands and how they're used and different from one player to the next.

Ok, I'm done .

HEY!!! I'm getting 2 new to me US Laklands in a matter of days!!!

Wait...forgot to mention scrunching your butt cheeks. That makes a big difference too...more sustain.

I don't wanna kindle another wood debate, so I'll just briefly post my .02.

2 Pieces of the same wood type can show more variability (in terms of density and resonance) than 2 pieces of different wood species. I believe that if I handed anyone a series of the same 10 basses differing only in fretboard or body wood type (yeah, I know there are always other little differences as well) and asked them, blindfolded, to tell me which fretboard or body wood belonged to which bass, noone would have a clue what he was playing. Just my free .02.

Yep! I agree!

 

[JEDI BASS]

I don't wanna kindle another wood debate, so I'll just briefly post my .02.

2 Pieces of the same wood type can show more variability (in terms of density and resonance) than 2 pieces of different wood species. I believe that if I handed anyone a series of the same 10 basses differing only in fretboard or body wood type (yeah, I know there are always other little differences as well) and asked them, blindfolded, to tell me which fretboard or body wood belonged to which bass, noone would have a clue what he was playing. Just my free .02.

I hear ya. But from my standpoint and experiences of trying MANY MANY basses in a real band setting... I put every Lakland (and some other NICE builders basses) thru it's paces w/ my old band which practiced in the same room, same rig, same strings etc etc. Rosewood never passed the test, and MAN did I want it too!! I had JO5 number 6 and traded it away because of the rosewood board. Now I'm in a cover band where having "my sound" is not a factor at all, and I'll be rocking some rosewood again .

It wasn't worth it for me to try to get my sound out of a bass when all my maple basses already gave it with ease.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Wait...forgot to mention scrunching your butt cheeks. That makes a big difference too...my more sustain.

Take the time to proofread and I'll take you serious.

I'm gonna punch you right in the tonewood you call your bald head... if I ever see you!

JK bro

 

[MarkusBass]

I hear ya. But from my standpoint and experiences of trying MANY MANY basses in a real band setting... I put every Lakland (and some other NICE builders basses) thru it's paces w/ my old band which practiced in the same room, same rig, same strings etc etc. Rosewood never passed the test, and MAN did I want it too!! I had JO5 number 6 and traded it away because of the rosewood board. Now I'm in a cover band where having "my sound" is not a factor at all, and I'll be rocking some rosewood again .

It wasn't worth it for me to try to get my sound out of a bass when all my maple basses already gave it with ease.

:scowl:

Take the time to proofread and I'll take you serious.

I'm gonna punch you right in the tonewood you call your bald head... if I ever see you!

JK bro

Fixed! Tiny keyboard, big fingers.

No...I don't call it "bald head"...I also call it Tonewood.

Bring it!

 

[JEDI BASS]

Bring it!

I'd hurt ya brosef. And then I'd feel bad for picking on a little guy w/ no fighting skills.

 

[JEDI BASS]

I've had my wine and talked some trash. It's time for bed... at least until Fedex wrings my doorbell.

BTW, I think a Sea Monster has made an escape from a truck, probably headed for the coastline somewhere in Cali. Be on the lookout.

 

[MarkusBass]

I'd hurt ya brosef. And then I'd feel bad for picking on a little guy w/ no fighting skills.

That's the funniest quote I've read here on Talkbass! Good one!

I've had my wine and talked some trash. It's time for bed... at least until Fedex wrings my doorbell.

BTW, I think a Sea Monster has made an escape from a truck, probably headed for the coastline somewhere in Cali. Be on the lookout.

I'll keep a look out...I'll hear the waves crashing first!

 

[JEDI BASS]

That's the funniest quote I've read here on Talkbass! Good one!

I'll keep a look out...I'll hear the waves crashing first!

Hehe, we agree on 99% of everything! It'd be.... I dunno.... TOO weird I guess if we agreed on the fretboard stuff too.

About Sea Monster, I guess you should've shipped via an armored truck like the banks use cause the green b!+ch is probably stomping the beaches and eating surfers while I type this!

 

[MarkusBass]

Hehe, we agree on 99% of everything! It'd be.... I dunno.... TOO weird I guess if we agreed on the fretboard stuff too.

About Sea Monster, I guess you should've shipped via an armored truck like the banks use cause the green b!+ch is probably stomping the beaches and eating surfers while I type this!

 

[Black Bart]

All I'm going to say is that I can definitely tell the difference between my CF and wood necks. I've put a CF Neck on a body that used to have a wood neck, same kind of frets on both and there is definitely a difference. Feels "snappier."

 

[MEL_BASS]

I have a 55-01 and it has quite a buzz and static when i plug in to my amp. its not my amp or any of my pedals......could it be the preamp bein fuzzy?

 

[MarkusBass]

All I'm going to say is that I can definitely tell the difference between my CF and wood necks. I've put a CF Neck on a body that used to have a wood neck, same kind of frets on both and there is definitely a difference. Feels "snappier."

Yeah...those are very different materials.

 

[natw42]

Stirring the pot is fine as long as it's done respectfully and with a smile, IMHO

Where did you 'splain the multiquote thang.....I needs to get on board.....

I attached two screen captures which will hopefully help (if you have an iPhone)

Press on the blue arrow on top of the person's post you want to quote and check the box on the far right. Then press the button on the top right to reply to the thread and press multi quote reply

edit: forgive the crude arrows

 

[roadkill2309]

I have a 55-01 and it has quite a buzz and static when i plug in to my amp. its not my amp or any of my pedals......could it be the preamp bein fuzzy?

Sure can. I had all sorts of trouble with the pre in my first 55-02. Not the same pre, but the fact remains that sometimes a pre's got a scenting issue or something.

 

[Lichtaffen]

Standard P Bass Wiring

Thanks!

Thank you very much, Marcus. I wasn't sure if there was a difference between standard P's and Glaubs.

NOW you guys tell me wood type doesn't matter after I sell my wonderful US Glaub. Sheesh!

 

[MarkusBass]

 

[JazznFunk]

I got a bit more of the raw video and some board audio from our show the other night (the same show from which I posted the earlier video) and got this edit of my solo on one of my tunes from the night. Not bad... not particularly proud of my clunky phrasing toward the middle of it, but whatever. The 44-02 shines through quite clearly, in spite of the player getting in the way at times... enjoy!

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[Rycebag]

Burgundy Mist 44-94 with fretted ebony neck and matching headstock. Custom Antique Pearl pickguard, and long shaft tuners! Sounds so so good! Lots of focus and definition...I'm in love!

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nice 44 markus!! hows the sound of the ebony board compared to the rosewood boards?

 

[JEDI BASS]

I got a bit more of the raw video and some board audio from our show the other night (the same show from which I posted the earlier video) and got this edit of my solo on one of my tunes from the night. Not bad... not particularly proud of my clunky phrasing toward the middle of it, but whatever. The 44-02 shines through quite clearly, in spite of the player getting in the way at times... enjoy!

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Nice! Need more .

 

[basspraiser]

well...so much to catch up on so here goes:

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.

sounds down right yummy! I cannot wait...just need a reason to get my (huge) white tail up there for one!

I'm with lomo. Jazz fest = epic. Jazz fest wrecked by 200,000 protesting students = a crying shame.

well...if they are anything like the squatters around here...that is their plan...ruin a good festival!

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.

had some of those on the BG 4 I bought my bro-in-law....they sounded GREAT! almost made me want to put flats on something....

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.

oh my oh my! love them flame tops!

you WILL get used to the width and then you will never go back to 4 bangers...

The switch is a coil tap..are you SURE trhere is no difference...have a tech double check that the wiring did not come loose in transit....or maybe turn your amp up a little so you can hear the difference?

mine makes ALOT of difference...

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.

sure is pretty!

keep playing with it!!!

Totally agree...I might even suggest different strings prior to control cavity exploration

"cavity exploration"...

I ma getting close to 50 ( a few years to go) so words like that scare me....