Lakland Owners Group #64

[MarkusBass]

Lotta sexy new basses posted here lately! Love em!

+1!!

 

[Holdsg]

Hey guys, just had a quick question for you:

I'm gearing up to order a US 44-51 in the next 3 months, and I'm a bit torn between getting the neo punch model or the Vintage single..

I'm very familiar with split pups and not so much with the P singles. I think I would dig the extra clarity of the single, but wonder, do they still retain that unmistakable "thump" that the splits put out?

P.S: an average pic of my amazing fretless 44-01:

if you're after a vintage P sound, get the single.
the neopunch is not a vintage sound, but a very good pickup nonetheless, its a modern P sound.

 

[lfbassguy]

A question for all you 5 string players here. Lakland 5'ers are 35" scale basses. Hence, do you guys use medium gauge strings (45-105, etc.) or go down a gauge due to the longer scale.

Also, could you please tell me what strings you use?

Thanks!

I use everything i 5's. 45-65-85-105-125

 

[OnederTone]

A question for all you 5 string players here. Lakland 5'ers are 35" scale basses. Hence, do you guys use medium gauge strings (45-105, etc.) or go down a gauge due to the longer scale.

Also, could you please tell me what strings you use?

Thanks!

I'm using DR 45-120 (.45, .65, .80, .100, .120)

 

[overbybr]

I just ordered a set of Circle K strings... 0.150 - 0.112 - 0.082 - 0.061 - 0.045

 

[green streamer]

if you're after a vintage P sound, get the single.
the neopunch is not a vintage sound, but a very good pickup nonetheless, its a modern P sound.

Thanks for the feedback! I am indeed going for a vintage sound, so I will go for the single. Will post pics when I receive it!

 

[lfbassguy]

I just ordered a set of Circle K strings... 0.150 - 0.112 - 0.082 - 0.061 - 0.045

Wow! A 150??

 

[overbybr]

Wow! A 150??

Ha, I figured I would try it. We play half step down tuning, with some drop songs, so the extra gage should help.
Oddly enough, circle k makes a 0.287 B string set

 

[JEDI BASS]

I just ordered a set of Circle K strings... 0.150 - 0.112 - 0.082 - 0.061 - 0.045

Have you already widened your B string nut slot? The other strings will be fine.

 

[Showdown]

A question for all you 5 string players here. Lakland 5'ers are 35" scale basses. Hence, do you guys use medium gauge strings (45-105, etc.) or go down a gauge due to the longer scale.

Also, could you please tell me what strings you use?

Thanks!

I have medium gauge Hi-Beams on mine.

 

[lowendmafia]

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Well... I really miss my Glaub, so its been a pretty sad few weeks. Hopefully I will get it back soon.

 

[Vibhas Patil]

Cool. I think I'll stick woth DR Nickel Lo Riders 45-130 when I get my DJ5.

 

[overbybr]

Have you already widened your B string nut slot? The other strings will be fine.

Not yet, but I expect to have to open it up a little

 

[Tat2dHeart]

I'm back kinda. Did ya miss me?

 

[Zootsuitbass]

Good deal to be had on Ebay...99 Joe ending in 2hours 1600 no bids... Go get it!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lakland-44-...s-/130950549191?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e7d42cec7

 

[Holdsg]

Welcome back M,
yes, we always miss you when you're gone.

 

[lfbassguy]

Ha, I figured I would try it. We play half step down tuning, with some drop songs, so the extra gage should help.
Oddly enough, circle k makes a 0.287 B string set

I would like to know what you think of it.

 

[GregC]

Good deal to be had on Ebay...99 Joe ending in 2hours 1600 no bids... Go get it!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lakland-44-...s-/130950549191?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e7d42cec7

$1650, but yeah, that's a steal at that price.

 

[overbybr]

I would like to know what you think of it.

No doubt. I hope to put them on tonight... We'll see

 

[roadkill2309]

You guys keep saying Lakland necks are so great...you're all a bunch of liars!

They're freeeeking awesome!! This DJ5 might just turn me into a Lakland-only nut like the rest of you whacko's!

Hey now. Only one of my 3 is a Lakland...