Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
Lakland Owners Group #61
- Thread starter smperry
- Start date
- Status
I've posted this bass before, probably about 60 threads ago. 
But I have modded it since so I thought I would post it again.
It's a 44-01D, several years ago I installed Nordstrand DCs in it, but left the MK1 preamp in. Unlike the Nordstrand 5 string DCs which fit the 55-01 pretty well, the Nordstrand 4 string pickups leave a pretty big gap on each end (1/8" or so) in a 44-01. I put up with it for a long time, but decided to take care of it last year. I had pickup rings made by fretsonthenet.net. They do really good work. It looks pretty good with them, certainly better than with the gaps.
Then a couple of months ago the preamp died, so I put in passive Vol/Bal/T/T. At some point I'm going to put a series/parallel switch in the empty hole, but for now I put a nylon plug in. Both pickups are hardwired in series, which is my favorite setting. It sounds really great.
But I have modded it since so I thought I would post it again. It's a 44-01D, several years ago I installed Nordstrand DCs in it, but left the MK1 preamp in. Unlike the Nordstrand 5 string DCs which fit the 55-01 pretty well, the Nordstrand 4 string pickups leave a pretty big gap on each end (1/8" or so) in a 44-01. I put up with it for a long time, but decided to take care of it last year. I had pickup rings made by fretsonthenet.net. They do really good work. It looks pretty good with them, certainly better than with the gaps.
Then a couple of months ago the preamp died, so I put in passive Vol/Bal/T/T. At some point I'm going to put a series/parallel switch in the empty hole, but for now I put a nylon plug in. Both pickups are hardwired in series, which is my favorite setting. It sounds really great.
- Jul 11, 2005
- 3,113
- 1,453
- Disclosures
- Gecko Leatherworks
- Jul 20, 2005
- 881
- 76
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist: Samuel Shen Basses, NS Design, D'Addario Strings
If I do'd it I get a whippin' - I do'd it
The Lakness Monster got a little makeover courtesy of Pat W. and a new name - meet El Muerto
More photos on the Link Removed.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
WOW... need... one... like... this... AAAaarrrghhh... *drools*I could see one of these as a 5 string unlined ebony fretless with matching black headstock. Then I'd just pass out, then drool.
I could see one of these as a 5 string unlined ebony fretless with matching black headstock. Then I'd just pass out, then drool.
I'll get you a bib, I have a similar US 44-60 due to arrive hopefully by month's end. Not fretless, but ebony with no markers and matching headstock.
+1
I was a member for a couple of years, then I had the same thing happen when I tried to renew (this was a couple of years ago). I sent an email to them and got a snippy response back so I decided not to renew. I enjoyed being a member, but if they are going to insult me when I have a problem then I'm not really interested. I still wear my LOG tshirts though.
Does anyone know if this would fit my 44-02?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-pearl...538?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item53edf305fa
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-pearl...538?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item53edf305fa
As an eBay Associate, TalkBass may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- Jul 11, 2005
- 3,113
- 1,453
- Disclosures
- Gecko Leatherworks
I loved my DJ4 I had, but sold it to try some other basses. I regret selling that one....but, have since been back in the Lakland fam with a 55-01 and another on order now.
Love the DJ series both Skyline and American.
To appease the War Department, I had all but resolved to sell my DJ4, as it is one of (ahem) a few jazz basses including two Skylines. Then I played it some more. Rockin' bass, especially with flats. Keeping it!! And the others. They're all great and all different. 
- Jul 11, 2005
- 3,113
- 1,453
- Disclosures
- Gecko Leatherworks
I was a member for a couple of years, then I had the same thing happen when I tried to renew (this was a couple of years ago). I sent an email to them and got a snippy response back so I decided not to renew. I enjoyed being a member, but if they are going to insult me when I have a problem then I'm not really interested. I still wear my LOG tshirts though.
pm'd
I was a member for a couple of years, then I had the same thing happen when I tried to renew (this was a couple of years ago). I sent an email to them and got a snippy response back so I decided not to renew. I enjoyed being a member, but if they are going to insult me when I have a problem then I'm not really interested. I still wear my LOG tshirts though.
I emailed them and got NO response. Which is worse?
I could see one of these as a 5 string unlined ebony fretless with matching black headstock. Then I'd just pass out, then drool.
That's exactly what I'd want. My 55-02 fretless comes close but it is lined.
If this was the next LOG bass, I'd sign up for sure. Anyone else ? (or is unlined fretless too speciiaised ?)
Oh ... one tweak ... it would have to be strung with black labella tapes
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Hoo-yeah
- Jul 20, 2005
- 881
- 76
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist: Samuel Shen Basses, NS Design, D'Addario Strings
That's exactly what I'd want. My 55-02 fretless comes close but it is lined.
If this was the next LOG bass, I'd sign up for sure. Anyone else ? (or is unlined fretless too speciiaised ?)
Oh ... one tweak ... it would have to be strung with black labella tapes
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
Hoo-yeah
Amen to that!
That's exactly what I'd want. My 55-02 fretless comes close but it is lined.
If this was the next LOG bass, I'd sign up for sure. Anyone else ? (or is unlined fretless too speciiaised ?)
Oh ... one tweak ... it would have to be strung with black labella tapes
Hoo-yeah
Glad you guys like it, but if it became the model for the LOG bass, then I would have to get rid of it. It would no longer be El Muerto, but just one of many
No, Steve never actually offered my deposit back saying instead that he was unsure and unable to determine who it should be returned to.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f30/let-buyer-beware-part-deux-379928/
Gil
Fantastic!!
I've had my DJ4 with Chis for a couple of weeks now. Still can't believe how light it is and the incredible quality. The Chis sound great through a hybrid amp, but man they make an all tube head absolutely sing!! Can't say enough about what a blast it is to play...
- Status
