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Lakland Owners Group #57

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JEDI BASS said:
Nope, birdseye is NOT from a fungus, that's burl I believe.


EBMM has used birdseye for necks and boards for many years w/ no issues. I've had several and still have a couple all birdseye necks, one of which is my stiffest ever, but that's more due to the steel reinforcement bars which I prefer over carbon. Quartersawn is considered more stable, but w/ reinforcement bars and a good moisture barrier, any quality maple blank (birdseye, flame, etc) can make a strong neck.
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That's fair. I'm just saying that is may not be a sign of cost-cutting on the part of Lakland that they are emphasizing straight grain maple over figured wood now. The figured pieces look nice, but more thought and care probably goes into making a neck that is uniform throughout its entire length.
 
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lomo said:
Do you really believe you can tell the difference??????????
How do you judge/grade the stiffness of an individual neck?
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Yes, I can feel (maybe hear--- it's hard to say) the difference when I play a bass w/ a heavier (steel rods) and stiffer neck.

It's easy to judge a neck's stiffness. Strap on your bass and pretend you're Billy Sheehan: hit the open A string (or any string) then reach up w/ your plucking hand and grab the end of the headstock while holding the bass' body stable w/ your other hand. Pull on the headstock (flexing the neck) and you'll hear the note drop in pitch. This is the way Billy made a tremolo effect. Stiff necks won't flex as much, obviously :D.

Brian at the Lowend once told me that close action is just as much the product of a stiff neck (that doesn't flex during the tension changes that occur during the plucking of a note) as it is precise fretwork. I've tested this many times since, and he's right. My stiffer necked basses can get lower buzz-free action.
 
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nubs said:
okay all you LOG devotees.........

up to the best offer, i am willing to surrender the official LOG membership #1 spot......you know you want it! i know you want PM me your offers .....i am serious.......i dont need this number and i know one of you hard cores would love it in your signature......LOG member #1.......so lets make it happen. ;)
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Whoa, ya mean people might actually PAY for such a thing?
Yowza....hard to believe anyone would.
But ummmm as they say on talk bass " Good luck with the sale" lol :eyebrow:
 
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Thx. I gotta try this......



JEDI BASS said:
Yes, I can feel (maybe hear--- it's hard to say) the difference when I play a bass w/ a heavier (steel rods) and stiffer neck.

It's easy to judge a neck's stiffness. Strap on your bass and pretend you're Billy Sheehan: hit the open A string (or any string) then reach up w/ your plucking hand and grab the end of the headstock while holding the bass' body stable w/ your other hand. Pull on the headstock (flexing the neck) and you'll hear the note drop in pitch. This is the way Billy made a tremolo effect. Stiff necks won't flex as much, obviously :D.

Brian at the Lowend once told me that close action is just as much the product of a stiff neck (that doesn't flex during the tension changes that occur during the plucking of a note) as it is precise fretwork. I've tested this many times since, and he's right. My stiffer necked basses can get lower buzz-free action.
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Oh man...:hyper: Finally had my 1st band rehearsal with my 55-02 Deluxe and I am blown away. The LH3 and Hanson pups are 'The Bomb'. Just as nice as the Bartolinis, maybe better. I'd have to do a side-by-side comparison, but it isn't necessary. The LH3 has excellent tonal range and values.
I love that I can quickly roll-off the mids and SNAP! instant vintage tone without taking anything away from the other spectrum of tones. Incredible. The high end tone cuts through like a samurai sword and the bottom end is thick, heavy and perfect! Playability is flawless and the 19mm spacing wasn't an issue, as I'm used to 16.5mm-17mm.
I really wanted a 44-02D and settled for this. I still want/need a 4 banger, so this will hopefully be traded for what I really want. Glad I got this to hear and play it. Now I'm hooked on Laklands. :D

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