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Lakland Owners Group #62

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#441
bigdbass said:
Black perloid PG, and get a truss cover to match?
FYI, Carl Pedigo was curious how that tort PG was mounted. He fiddled with it briefly but couldn't quite figure out how it was attached. Perhaps something under the pickup surrounds?
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I got curious tonight and took the pickguard off. It was attached to the pickup adjustment screws under the surrounds.
 
#443
wheres Goldie? ya roll it? :eyebrow:

lpcarter said:
LAKLAND FAMILY PICS!

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Basses for sale: (top to bottom)

2003 Skyline DJ w/ aeros. Added matte b/w/b pg and white pup covers. "Midnight"
US HB formerly owned by Darryl Jones! Barts. Refin from black to surf green by Pat Wilkins.
US JO. This is the one I'm up in the air about. Story below!**
US DJ Fretless w/ Chi Sonics
US 44-51

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Keepers: (top to bottom)

2008 Skyline DJ. My first Lakland! Bought her three times. Got a refin from a previous owner.
US BG w/ Darkstar, JO neck
US DJ Fretless, Aero P/J*
US JO w/ Darkstars* refin from black to shell pink by Pat Wilkins
2004 Skyline HB w/ Darkstars

*Previously owned by Juan Alderete of The Mars Volta

**Now THIS bass is cool! Hence why I'm up in the air about it. It's actually one of THE first JOs to get Chi Sonic pickups. Lakland sent it to Ian, the fella that does all of the sound clips for the website. He had to send it back so they could have it review by Bass Player, and Ian found a way to get it back in his possession after the review and kept it. It has a phenomenal neck, and the chis have something special to em. It's actually THE bass on the website and (of course) in the sound clips: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] but here's my rub...I really don't like Ice Metallic Blue. I have toyed with the idea of a refin, but it's got a really cool history and I would kind of be wrecking the unique story by changing the appearance. That being said, I realize I refin'd Juan's darkstar JO... but that one is absolutely a keeper forever. If I changed this bass up, I would feel obliged to keep it forever as well. Otherwise, I could sell it and get another bass with colors that I did like. Call me vain, but that's where I'm at!
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#444
They are awesome Greg! :hyper:

GregC said:
Thanks! It definitely is!


That is an amazing collection! Just tremendous. I see the Lakies-with-Darkstars bug has bitten you, too.;) Here's my two:

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#445
Ddddddddayummmm... ( sorry for stuttering )
That is beautiful.
Can see why ya where/are Jonesin for it.
Greg you lucky dawg, you :) :bassist:

Zootsuitbass said:
Here's how much I covet that one... I've held onto this pic...

I've almost done the,,, Who's got this one? post but I didn't really want to know.

I always thought that with a fresh set of rounds it would do the marcus slap thing with a unique tone. And that the gold just screams costumes and disco... party! That's such a common gig that I figured.

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#452
lpcarter said:
LAKLAND FAMILY PICS!

View attachment 333709

Basses for sale: (top to bottom)

2003 Skyline DJ w/ aeros. Added matte b/w/b pg and white pup covers. "Midnight"
US HB formerly owned by Darryl Jones! Barts. Refin from black to surf green by Pat Wilkins.
US JO. This is the one I'm up in the air about. Story below!**
US DJ Fretless w/ Chi Sonics
US 44-51

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Keepers: (top to bottom)

2008 Skyline DJ. My first Lakland! Bought her three times. Got a refin from a previous owner.
US BG w/ Darkstar, JO neck
US DJ Fretless, Aero P/J*
US JO w/ Darkstars* refin from black to shell pink by Pat Wilkins
2004 Skyline HB w/ Darkstars

*Previously owned by Juan Alderete of The Mars Volta

**Now THIS bass is cool! Hence why I'm up in the air about it. It's actually one of THE first JOs to get Chi Sonic pickups. Lakland sent it to Ian, the fella that does all of the sound clips for the website. He had to send it back so they could have it review by Bass Player, and Ian found a way to get it back in his possession after the review and kept it. It has a phenomenal neck, and the chis have something special to em. It's actually THE bass on the website and (of course) in the sound clips: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] but here's my rub...I really don't like Ice Metallic Blue. I have toyed with the idea of a refin, but it's got a really cool history and I would kind of be wrecking the unique story by changing the appearance. That being said, I realize I refin'd Juan's darkstar JO... but that one is absolutely a keeper forever. If I changed this bass up, I would feel obliged to keep it forever as well. Otherwise, I could sell it and get another bass with colors that I did like. Call me vain, but that's where I'm at!
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Quite the collection there Lee!

I say keep the ice blue and learn to like the color. :)

Funny thing (coincidence?). I have JOCS501 ( first JO 5 with CHIs) and it is also metallic ice blue....I personally love the color....it has mother of pearl blocks and (now) a pearloid pick guard.
 
#453
bigdbass said:
Well, I still have um 4 basses that aren't Laklands. Plus a Clevinger EUB and a Chapman Stick if I get in dire need for justification and post-acquisition wife appeasal purging.

Then there're amps. I seem to have less problems with will power for amp GAS than Lakies. If you hadn't noticed.
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Would LOVE to try the uprights! One of these days.

As for amps I am the same way....not as much of an issue for me. I go direct at church so an amp us not an issue.

I have a shuttle 6.0 -12T for when I need an amp in church or if we play a smaller venue. If we do a larger venue or outside I add a (very efficient) 210 DNA cab....that is all I need.
 
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lpcarter said:
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Others: (top to bottom)

Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI (strung with LaBella flats...perfect for the instrument!)
CS Pino Palladino
CS 60's Jazz (seafoam green sparkle! Pretty color, all gold hardware)
Frankenfender with a G&L pickup. It's a MIM P, 1.625" nut. A surprisingly cool bass! Got it as a gift for helping my boss settle into his new position by taking on a bulk of his responsibility for a few weeks as he transitioned in.
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Some sweet non lakes there as well!

Aren't you a recovering guitarist? That is quite a collection for a 6 strong plunker....do you have many guitars as well?
 
#457
GregC said:
You're not the first one to say they were haunted by it! I bought it from Ryan Owens (great guy) on TB in 2010, and it's a stone-cold keeper. Light, very resonant, and lots of birdseye on the board. I'm actually not crazy about the gold, but haven't yet gotten the nerve to refinish it. I know Pat W. does amazing work, I'm just not sure I want to mess with the mojo of this bass.
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Keep it and learn to love the color.....some lakies you just don't mess with....this in one!
 
#459
Holdsg said:
gaaaah, if I see one more P-bass with a darkstar on it I'm walkin' off the bridge.
everytime I sell one, I want one again. pathetic.
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Learned your lesson yet G?
There are just certain basses/configurations that you hang onto at all costs....if you think about selling them....put it away for a bit and go back to them later...then see how you feel.

A good friend and I were having a similar conversation a few days ago. He has to unload a couple and we were discussing which ones would be easy to replace and which should stay (for personal and financial reasons)
 
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