Lakland Owners Group #63

[overbybr]

Perhaps not the best example - Edsels sell for 20-40K these days. The Coronado Bass is vintage, and scarce, but sells for less than a P Bass of similar age.

Yes, but I doubt it's being bought because of fond memories or because it was such a great car. It's like owning a piece of really bad automotive history.

 

[lomo]

Ultimately, value is in the eye of the beholder. If someone thinks a vintage mint fender is worth $10G and is willing to pay it, good for them.

Market value has many root causes, but subjective, perceived value is probably the most significant. If most of the the buying populace thinks it's worth a lot (or a little), then it is. That's why Nike pays athletes millions of dollars to be seen wearing their products, and why bass gear companies do the same (if they can). Last weekend I was in NYC with a friend who is a contemporary art consultant (don't ask, LOL) and we went to the Christie's and Sotheby's pre-auction viewings. The walls were covered in modern works that eventually sold for prices with 2 commas......it is ALL about what people are willing to pay. If 1 person loves it and is able/willing to pay 2 million bucks for it, then that's what the current , market value is, period. Same for corn flakes, cars and basses. Value is subjective.

 

[Black Bart]

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Sorry, just felt the last few posts were missing the point of this here thread

 

[overbybr]

Hahaha

 

[Black Bart]

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[basspraiser]

Have been away working in Florida for the past 7 days.
Had not logged in TB for a week.

So will simply say Hi fellow laklandites

Hi Dan!

Yeah, but come on, its not blue.

.....sometimes you just hafta love the one your with.........it bus a sweet color already!

Yes!

Lakland car is great...very deep

 

[basspraiser]

Would your opinion differ on a classic muscle car vs a new muscle car? There is something in the fact that they are scarce and difficult to find. However, I do believe the value increases a few years back was totally unwaranted. I mean, people were even spending huge sums on 70s Fenders, not exactly the epitome of craftsmanship.

I started playing in the early 80s and was told to stay away from 70s Fenders like the plague. Could have bought a few really cheap....now look what they go for!

Funny you mention classic cars.....been looking at prices of 70 Chevelles " just because"

What can really be the difference between a $50k and $150k car?

 

[basspraiser]

Not to get too far off base, but a '69 Camaro won't handle as well, accelerate as well, get as good of gas milage or be any where near as reliable as a '13 Camaro. I wouldn't make the same car to bass comparison at all, and certainly don't think a vintage to MIM comparison is even close. I'd say the comparison would be more like a vintage Fender to a perfectly set up Custom Shop, Mike Lull, Lakland , Sadowsky, or similar bass. But, that's just my take on it.

That said, I'd gladly own either era of bass or car, but make the car a Mustang, instead.

Well woody.....it all depends who rebuilt the car and what is all replaced.

I would like one with disc brakes et c

 

[basspraiser]

Yep. Great point. I can say for sure, that I've never played a new bass that sounds or feels like this one.

We then.....congrats!

I do like the way it looks.

 

[basspraiser]

Something came to me via Fedex today. It's got 4 strings and is blue. Photos tomorrow.

Wahoo...hope you like it Johnny.....

 

[basspraiser]

nah, I'm right there with you, just nice to discuss something other than basses or Basspraiser's hilarious typos.

Glad to be able to keep you all laughing....

Part of my job here....

Very interesting discussion......I would say.

Overall give me a nice new lakie....someday I may get a 64 p....someday.

But I think a chevelle comes first

 

[Holdsg]

I like Laklands. is that clear enough?

 

[RockinRonnie]

I love my natural ash / birdseye maple USA Joe Osborn... Could not get a better Jazz bass IMHO Proud to be a Lakland Owner

 

[basspraiser]

I have to disagree about reliability of new cars versus classics. I've owned 5 classics (60s) and they had less issues than the new or newer cars I've owned. Yes, the classics don't handle or accelerate like the POS Cobra Mustang I had, but my power windows in my '62 Thunderbird still work, while the Cobra's quit within a year... several times. A lot of modern technology (car parts) are designed to break in a short amount of time IMO, to keep $$ coming into the dealer repair department. Just my .02

Interesting JJ! Did not know about the cars....world live to see a pictoral history here of via email

 

[basspraiser]

My 1975 Dodge Dart fires up every time, and if it doesn't, it's really easy to figure out why and fix it. When one of my modern vehicles won't start, chances are it's something bad.

.. and there is NOTHING we can do to fix it.....the dealer HAS to do it....

....and if a car is acting up and there is "no code" nothing is wrong....regardless of the symptoms.

On topic....I am sooooo glad I can take my lakies to the "master repair shop" if there is ever an issue.....and i can get factory certified tune ups via Carl!

 

[basspraiser]

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Sorry, just felt the last few posts were missing the point of this here thread

Thanks for the reality check Brian.

Back to our regularly scheduled posts....

There once was a CAR thread (as in vehicle not the color) on the LOG....may he time to revive it!

 

[lowendmafia]

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Sorry, just felt the last few posts were missing the point of this here thread

You are right you and Marcus should post more pics of your new 44-60s for me to drool over.

Speaking of Laklands, I have put my 44-64 Custom LE (the one with the sparkle pickgaurd) up for sale to (hopefully) help me fund a sweet US 44-64. Anyone know anyone looking?

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/lakland-skyline-44-64-custom-le-duck-dunn-985848/

 

[basspraiser]

You are right you and Marcus should post more pics of your new 44-60s for me to drool over.

Speaking of Laklands, I have put my 44-64 Custom LE (the one with the sparkle pickgaurd) up for sale to (hopefully) help me fund a sweet US 44-64. Anyone know anyone looking?

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/lakland-skyline-44-64-custom-le-duck-dunn-985848/

I heartbroken.....really.....you USED to like my basses but now I am chopped liver to Markus and Brian.









All is good!

I bumped you.....if it had a p width neck ....I may have been couch bound!

 

[Black Bart]

I heartbroken.....really.....you USED to like my basses but now I am chopped liver to Markus and Brian.

We're just the flavor of the week, we still love your "Blue Crew" Doug.

 

[basspraiser]

Thanks Brian!

Now I feel much better.

I got blue crew and furniture basses and the one kinetic shadow tribute bass