Lakland Owners Group #58

[Berger912]

With a maple board a matching head looks out of place to me, sort of like the head is just floating there. But with a ebony, rosewood or similar darker wood board, a matching head to me looks ok.

 

[roadkill2309]

With a maple board a matching head looks out of place to me, sort of like the head is just floating there. But with a ebony, rosewood or similar darker wood board, a matching head to me looks ok.

I guess I'm with you. I generally don't like matching headstocks, but they seem to work better on rosewood boards.

 

[Black Bart]

I guess I'm with you. I generally don't like matching headstocks, but they seem to work better on rosewood boards.

For me, dark board + matching headstock = double plus good. Light board + matching headstock = 90's hair band

 

[Reaper Man]

For me, dark board + matching headstock = double plus good. Light board + matching headstock = 90's hair band

that works, I never could really figure it out until you mentioned that. Most of mine are maples boards anyway, so it's all good.

 

[Mrfstop]

ALRIGHT I'm kind of freaking out...found a 2006 Dude Pit DPLEII (BG+Darkstar) on ebay and hit the buy it now.

I currently own a lakland darkstar (from 2005 actually) and TODAY I was playing it, kind of wishing I had a jazz neck on it, kind of wishing I had block inlays, totally wishing it was white instead of 3ts. And well...

Now I'll have it all. Wowza. Freaking out. That being said, I'm going to mention my 2005 BG DS to ONE guy local, and if he passes it's up for sale...

Also, I've never officially signed up as a LOG here on TB. I always feel like my collection is shifting slightly, and I want to nail it down. I'm a weirdie. But I'm pretty sure I'm like...there. I have the Darryl Jones fretless+chi sonics with ebony/BEM blocks (you guys know the one? sex machine) and a USA Decade in 3ts with darkstars as well as this new DPLEII. I think my collection is SET.

Well I'm excited! Ahh!!!

Congrats.
Sounds like QUITE the Lakland line up you now have.

 

[Mrfstop]

With a maple board a matching head looks out of place to me, sort of like the head is just floating there. But with a ebony, rosewood or similar darker wood board, a matching head to me looks ok.

I do hear that.
But still would rather have a matching HS on any board wood.
As my friend in the car biz always says:
"There is an ass for every seat"...( aka - to each his or her own, there is something for everyone )
I have a matching HS on my EBMM white pearl Big Al and it looks amazing and makes the bass. It has a very pale light tone maple neck and board.

 

[evhest]

It's in and it's.... wow.

 

[MarkusBass]

With a maple board a matching head looks out of place to me, sort of like the head is just floating there. But with a ebony, rosewood or similar darker wood board, a matching head to me looks ok.

Yeah...for me...I can generalize that much...I think matching headstocks look great with dark boards...with maple boards, depends on the color.

It's in and it's.... wow.

Love it! Nice shot too!

 

[Holdsg]

Amazing evhest

 

[Berger912]

Evhest -

that bass is just gorgeous!!!!
CONGRATS!!!

peace
Dave

 

[macribas]

For me, dark board + matching headstock = double plus good. Light board + matching headstock = 90's hair band

+1, with one exception: the white DJ5 with maple board. It's the only one that makes sense.

 

[GregC]

That's very cool of you Greg, if you get around to it great, if not, no worries. Very much appreciated.

No problem! Location has its benefits. As it turns out, Carl is on a well-deserved vacation this week, so I probably won't get a chance to see your new Lakie in person before it goes out the door. Hopefully for your sake, it ships out before Friday of next week.

 

[GregC]

Ready to pick-up: USA Glaub/Sunburst/Tort PG/Joe Osborn neck/Rosewood

Classic

Photos coming...

Looking forward to them, congrats!

ALRIGHT I'm kind of freaking out...found a 2006 Dude Pit DPLEII (BG+Darkstar) on ebay and hit the buy it now.

I currently own a lakland darkstar (from 2005 actually) and TODAY I was playing it, kind of wishing I had a jazz neck on it, kind of wishing I had block inlays, totally wishing it was white instead of 3ts. And well...

Now I'll have it all. Wowza. Freaking out. That being said, I'm going to mention my 2005 BG DS to ONE guy local, and if he passes it's up for sale...

Also, I've never officially signed up as a LOG here on TB. I always feel like my collection is shifting slightly, and I want to nail it down. I'm a weirdie. But I'm pretty sure I'm like...there. I have the Darryl Jones fretless+chi sonics with ebony/BEM blocks (you guys know the one? sex machine) and a USA Decade in 3ts with darkstars as well as this new DPLEII. I think my collection is SET.

Well I'm excited! Ahh!!!

Wow, that's a stellar collection! We really need some pics of these.

 

[GregC]

Oh yes, that's the stuff right there! I really like the way abalone stands out against maple.

It's in and it's.... wow.

 

[Mrfstop]

cool shot of a beautiful bass.
WoW, if ya ever sell it I hope I am in the position to grab it ...hahaha!!

It's in and it's.... wow.

 

[Texan]

It's in and it's.... wow.

I've spent too much time in Amsterdam. The pic of the bass and flowers would make a killer impressionist Monet/Manet style painting...

 

[Mrfstop]

ALRIGHT I'm kind of freaking out...found a 2006 Dude Pit DPLEII (BG+Darkstar) on ebay and hit the buy it now.

I currently own a lakland darkstar (from 2005 actually) and TODAY I was playing it, kind of wishing I had a jazz neck on it, kind of wishing I had block inlays, totally wishing it was white instead of 3ts. And well...

Now I'll have it all. Wowza. Freaking out. That being said, I'm going to mention my 2005 BG DS to ONE guy local, and if he passes it's up for sale...

Also, I've never officially signed up as a LOG here on TB. I always feel like my collection is shifting slightly, and I want to nail it down. I'm a weirdie. But I'm pretty sure I'm like...there. I have the Darryl Jones fretless+chi sonics with ebony/BEM blocks (you guys know the one? sex machine) and a USA Decade in 3ts with darkstars as well as this new DPLEII. I think my collection is SET.

Well I'm excited! Ahh!!!

Just noticed the DPLEII was the one I owned for a short time.
I traded it to the store in Texas who sold it to ya on feebay.
Small world.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Laklan...d-/230841212239?pt=Guitar&hash=item35bf355d4f

 

[basspraiser]

That few made huh? Guess we shouldn't start a thread for a 55-07 club huh? Lol

yup! the "Rare Lakie club"...not many out there...we are the lucky few to have them!

lol thought i'd share my finding on ebay. check it out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lakland-Bass-Guitar-44-02-Skyline-/140822531664?pt=Guitar&hash=item20c9ad4e50#ht_500wt_1414

that is hillarious!

bet the notes are written in with a "Sharpie" and there is NO getting them off!

kind of a high price for a "defiled" instrument....

hmmmm...wonder if Pat Wilkins can refin necks????

Here's mine and just a hair under 9 lbs.
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VERY nice!!! now THERE is proof that you can put black on a natural bass and make it look classy...

As promised! The pictures to prove it! This baby is MINE!

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sweet!

I know this is a Lakland forum, but wanted to share the cool stand I got to display my new Lakland! It was made by Paul Girouard of Girouard Guitars in Sturbridge, MA. He is a cabinet maker by trade but these stands are awesome too! Really classy stuff! Check him out on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GirouardGuitars It just cool to support local talent building great products for musicians!

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.....that is cool! with 2 cats and a younger kid I cannot keep my basses on stands!!! I need them hanging out of the way!

I never did get a number for this club. Can I get one, please? My USA Glaub.

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I THOUUGHT you had one????? very nice!

PM me for a number

I'm officially in the LOG! Posted in the ward!

well done sir...

 

[basspraiser]

Greetings,

Never posted here before. Picked up two Lakland US models in the past month or so and I'm impressed, mostly with the feel of the necks.

I found a 2009 US made Joe Osborn 4 with a rosewood board, with blocks and binding, here locally and don't remember ever seeing a US 44-60 with the blocks/binding option. Do you guys see many of those?

VERY nice!!!! US B&B are kinda rare....I have a couple...but they do not come along too often!

we needs pics of the pair!

Welcome & congrats! B&B US JO's aren't very common, I was lucky enough to find this 2007 gem a few weeks back. No binding, but the blocks are intense! What's the other US you scored?

OH Matt!!!!

WHY must you torture me????

i THOUGHT i was over the simple black and white with blocks......but I guess not...especially when you THROW it in my face like that!!!

Big congrats brotha Bart!
Looking forward to the Monster being completed!
Should be a true thing of beauty!

sure will be.....hope it gets delivered "fast"...

Ah ha, I personally like matching headstocks. Not a fan of the nekid ones...Seems I am a minority around here in that regard.

nah....I like them alot as well...only 1 to my name (so far) though...

you like Ebony and matching head stock hmmmm???

 

[ChetChetney]

It's in and it's.... wow.

WOW! Beautiful bass.

By the way, I just played my first gig with my new church band, and my 55-94 just dropped bombs. It cuts through the mix beautifully, I love Lakies. I also got a comment from the soundguy on my tone, I said it's the Lakland!