Lakland Owners Group #63

[lpcarter]

Nah, just sell it back to me.
I'll deal with it.

Every time I play that bass (today, for example, before the photos) I get this feeling that I somehow duped you

 

[overbybr]

Sorry for the sidebar, but question to regular HoBo owners: What are you using for a gig bag? I'm not thrilled with the case.

Protec Contega

 

[lpcarter]

Protec Contego

I happen to have one of these at home, came with my Alleva Coppolo...tossed my HB in there and viola! It's a pretty good fit. Definitely snug, it'll be safe in there. The Protecs are good gig bags. It's a little bit of a tough zip around the widest part of the body but it's probably one of the better choices out there.

 

[GregC]

I happen to have one of these at home, came with my Alleva Coppolo...tossed my HB in there and viola! It's a pretty good fit. Definitely snug, it'll be safe in there. The Protecs are good gig bags. It's a little bit of a tough zip around the widest part of the body but it's probably one of the better choices out there.

If it can fit the beast that is the A/C headstock, it should be able to handle just about anything.

 

[BigDBass]

Protec Contego

Dang, I had one but returned it immediately upon unpacking, as it broke my rule of "No banging headstock on doorframe when wearing it backpack style and walking through a doorway".

 

[lowendmafia]

Dang, I had one but returned it immediately upon unpacking, as it broke my rule of "No banging headstock on doorframe when wearing it backpack style and walking through a doorway".

Yeah, but aren't you retired from the NBA?

 

[BigDBass]

Yeah, but aren't you retired from the NBA?

LOL. At 5' 11.5" and absolutely no talent or aptitude for that game, I'll have to go with NOPE!

 

[GregC]

LOL. At 5' 11.5" and absolutely no talent or aptitude for that game, I'll have to go with NOPE!

I'm 6'5" and every gig bag I've ever tried breaks that rule for me. So I don't use'em much.

 

[lowendmafia]

LOL. At 5' 11.5" and absolutely no talent or aptitude for that game, I'll have to go with NOPE!

What!?!? That means that I am actually taller than you, although not as tall as Greg...

 

[BigDBass]

What!?!? That means that I am actually taller than you, although not as tall as Greg...

I guess I look taller online?

 

[JEDI BASS]

Like, is it worth not having the bass for another 2 weeks and paying $60 or so to have the logo placed correctly?

Yes

 

[JEDI BASS]

Marty is the one that did the shoddy work. It should be on his dime. I'd check the agreement with him for fine print. He is in the wrong here.

Also have to agree with this

 

[BigDBass]

Marty is the one that did the shoddy work. It should be on his dime. I'd check the agreement with him for fine print. He is in the wrong here.

Yes.

 

[GregC]

Yes

+1, along with getting a flawless finish.

 

[lowendmafia]

I finally took more pics of my sonic blue US BG refin!

http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/lpcarter/library/

So, looking at the pictures, you can see the things that were slightly disappointing with the refin from Marty Bell.

-The logo is crooked (and it's happened on other Lakland refins of his..)
-There are spots where it looks like he wiped off/sanded off excess paint. I tried to picture all of those.
-There was also a tape goop spot on the bass when it showed up

Otherwise, my experience with Marty was GREAT. Super fast, really nice guy. Excellent communication. I prefer my experience with Marty over mine with Pat, and therefore I'll go with Marty whenever I do a refin. The time being faster and price being lower plays into this as well, and it's pretty convenient that I like Marty better than Pat with these factors included.

Pat's refin FEELS better, the product he uses is more comfortable. But his communication was bad, he took way longer than he estimated (and I had to be the one knocking on his door, seeing what was going on) and the color was a little different than he said it would be. I think these factors have a lot to do with the volume that his shop deals with. It's a lot of stress and pressure to get everything perfect all the time and a lot to keep in contact with EVERY customer...still, when my bass is 2 weeks late past the 6 week mark, I wanna know what's going on.

Marty also did the olympic white HB refin for me. I noticed zero flaws with that refin, and he also undercharged me...that was nice!

Now that everyone has slammed the logo placement... including me (freaking savages), I will say that the bass looks killer otherwise. I have a sonic blue bass coming soon and you just helped decrease my patience...

 

[Texan]

Now that everyone has slammed the logo placement... including me (freaking savages), I will say that the bass looks killer otherwise. I have a sonic blue bass coming soon and you just helped decrease my patience...

You would think that the name "sonic blue" would imply that it would get to you quickly....just saying....

 

[Texan]

I've decided that I want a 5'er again but I;m not sure which that I want. My stable currently consists of 44-02D/LH3, 44-02D/Barts, 44-60 Custom and a 44-64.

I've been considering a 55-02, 55-60 and the 55-01. I'm leaning toward the 55-01 just because I don't have that model.

Thoughts?

Come on, I know that there is an opinion in this group...

 

[overbybr]

Dang, I had one but returned it immediately upon unpacking, as it broke my rule of "No banging headstock on doorframe when wearing it backpack style and walking through a doorway".

I'm 6'1" and I've never hit it on a door frame. The straps will adjust so the bass sits lower.

 

[Holdsg]

Get a 5501, but you'll immediately want to put an LH-3 in there.

 

[Black Bart]

Come on, I know that there is an opinion in this group...

I'd go for the 55-01 and put in Nordstrand Fat Stacks