Great info on the older BEM necks Doude -
There is definitely a difference but my 2011 US caught a solid dose of BEM
I like the amount I have on my 44-51 #1
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Lakland Owners Group #58
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I like the amount I have on my 44-51 #1
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yep new thread means photo post..
Here is the family collage
Only 4 remain.
So happy I tried out the Lakland brand..
My god the necks are to die for on these things!!
That Scheff........in a 5er with maple board........is the stuff dreams are made of...
I bet if it was a 5'er the Doudester would still be the owner.
I know I would not.
4 bangers are my thing.
Scheff's are very unique/cool basses.
I am glad they did not make many, makes this one that much more special
I know I would not.
4 bangers are my thing.
Scheff's are very unique/cool basses.
I am glad they did not make many, makes this one that much more special
lomo said:
That's frickin sweet! I can't believe I'm saying this but I think a pick guard would look killer on it... Either white perloid or mint. Jus' sayin
Talking about mine.... that's my '75... replica...
I assembled it to mimic my first bass... built out of all US parts...
That's frickin sweet! I can't believe I'm saying this but I think a pick guard would look killer on it... Either white perloid or mint. Jus' sayin
I totally agree-for me it'd be white pearloid.....but it'd have to be a custom and it'll have to wait. I don't think Lakland has standard 'guards to fit a 5594 with JJ chis. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
ShowKing said:here's my birdseye maple
and the bass
pickup covers are ebony
Love that bass!
lomo said:
I think you're right about that. Although I do wonder if a 55-01 pg would fit. Someone with more lakie prowess would have to chime in.
Wow. Just. Wow. Sleep in late one day and you start without me?
GREAT way to join in Tat!!!
+1000...she is going to be a good one Tat! train her well..
Hehe, how many Laklands are you poised to buy at any minute, Marcel?
he he.....great question...
has it been THAT long????
[all together now] Hi, Marcel.
"hi Marcel" (PS..number coming soon 'diver!...gotta get onto the laptop)
(chimes in unison) Hi Marcel
Got the red wonder yesterday. It was freaky Friday with new toys as I also rigged up a completely new pedal board. I have never used pedals with the band but we are now often without our usual lead guitarist and the rhythm guy is our lead singer, who isn't gonna step out much with his axe, so.....mediocre bassist that I am, I have resorted to pedals to thicken the overall mix and "lively up myself".
Those Chis are amazing! And this is the 1st time I have ever bought a bass that weighs LESS than the dealer told me over the phone! It's a hair under 8.5 lbs (he said 8.8). I am a very happy camper! Still not sure about the color, although it is pretty juicy and very striking. It may grow on me. Not much birdseye on the neck/board, which is fine by me. Pics later today....
Nice Lomo! glad you love the sound of the CHIs! they are wonderful pickups!
there is NO SUCH thing as "mediocre" with a Lakie! they play themselves!
Lakland CAR is sweet...give it some time and look deep into it....for a while....
I need to try some pedals out etc....never really found any I like...
then i will proudly sport the LOG #1 spot "til death do us part"
There ya Go Randy! you are number 1 forever!!!
nice!!! you DO need to post pictures.... MOST definately!
also...PM me for a LOGger number!!! peace!
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Originally Posted by carlis
I have found that Lakland's BEM has less and less eyes on it...
I actually prefer the look of very precise, straight-grain necks. They show more attention to how the wood is shaped and then cut. BEM is only chosen because of its appearance, but this neck was chosen by its location in the larger piece of maple and was cut accordingly. You are getting the strongest and most stable piece of maple possible. Lakland may have changed because they feel it creates a superior and stronger neck.
Just a guess and an opinion.
Here's what I'm talking about on my Decade. Incredible neck with no BEM except on the fretboard dots. Looks like true craftsman thought about it and made it. The wood grains are evenly spaced and very straight. That's not an accident. Anyone can cut a piece of birdseye with lots of eyes on it.
Also, isn't birdseye maple the result of a tree fungus? I don't remember where I heard that, but maybe that's why I'm not crazy about it. Just doesn't look as strong.
Regarding "straight grain" necks - That is a difference between Quarter sawn and Half sawn wood.
Half Sawn (plain/flat sawn)lumber has the growth rings of the tree parallel to the board's broad face.
Quarter sawn has the growth rings of the tree approximately perpendicular to the board's surface. Quarter sawn wood has the straightest grain, and is used for necks, fingerboards or anyplace where strength and stability is a must. It is much more expensive to use quarter sawn wood because you need bigger trees to get wood that will be appropriate.
Lakland Necks are Rock Maple but only US models use Quarter Sawn Wood.
cool diagram Tom! thanks! in Gordon's temporary absence you are picking up the slack very well!
Great info on the older BEM necks Doude -
There is definitely a difference but my 2011 US caught a solid dose of BEM
ooohh la la!!! that is sweet! yup...infected for sure....you gotta get rid of that one....I can quarantine it for you
very nice Marcel!
...OK - you lost me....
nice picture.....looks like your -94 is enjoying the nice weather!
Yea me too on purpose.
Spending less time on TB.
Summer is too short. need be outside enjoying my favorite season
...nah!!! "post early and post often"...that is what we say here in Chi-town!!!
For the sake of comparison (and bragging rights
brag away!!!! that is worth bragging about!
I agree....a fiver version would be fantastic!
I bet if it was a 5'er the Doudester would still be the owner.
Scheff's are very unique/cool basses.
I am glad they did not make many, makes this one that much more special
YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!
nice!!!! sweet looking bass...glad to finally see this bass getting some lovin'!
That's frickin sweet! I can't believe I'm saying this but I think a pick guard would look killer on it... Either white perloid or mint. Jus' sayin
...ahhh...maybe....it is cool as is BUT a pearloid would add some flava!
here's my birdseye maple
and the bass
pickup covers are ebony
Ladies and Gents....Tetsuya is in the huilding!!!
sweet bass...love it each and every time I see it!
nope.....BUT Carl Pedigo can make on to fit.....if you ask nicely ( he swore that teh P-style guard he made for my teal JJ was the one and ONLY one he would make in that style...but you never know.....
)...all you can do is email and ask him....that is the way i would go...
yupper!
see my comment above....the 55-01 pick guard would not fit well
you can also do a MM style guard....those look awesome on 55-94s...
To Doude - Marcel Mentioned booty quake. I posted a pic of an earthquake reading on a Richter scale. Guess that attempted lol missed.
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