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Lakland Owners Group #68

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#381
JEDI BASS said:
Ouch!!! Used to love the old Danzig stuff. Saw them once... he was wearing a mesh black shirt so we could all see his muscles.... yawn. But the songs were awesome!
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Don't get me wrong, his music was awesome. The persona was...almost begging to be made fun of. Napoleon complex? FWIW, he was a nice guy the two times that I met him.

The Kids in the Hall had a great parody of him in their movie "Brain Candy" with the Grivo character.
 
#382
morebassbaby said:
Wow, I don't know that I've seen that piece of general badassary before, but WOW. Makes me even more excited for my bass with a little C on the headstock!
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If you're getting a Carlo, you're in for a treat :)

Holdsg said:
None darker
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I wish they made black frets...

overbybr said:
I'm sure this bass was carved from the hearts of the darkest trees in Mirkwood....
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Not sure, definitely not heavy enough to be made from heart wood, only 7.48 lb

Texan said:
Glenn Danzig may try to buy this bass because it's so dark. The only problem is that the bass is taller than he is.
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He can try, but I believe Gary has dibs ;)
 
#392
funkyebk said:
I fly a lot. I don't always take a bass with me, but I often do. I've got an anvil flight case that I picked up cheap but have only used once because it's so heavy- it also is a beast to fit in a rental car. I've got some fly in dates coming up this year, and I'm planning on only using it for that type of thing. I also have a branded/fitted standard hardshell cases for most of my 6 basses but I'd NEVER check one of those on an airplane, they're for trailer/back of the van travel.

All of the times I've flown with my basses in the last 4 years I've carried on a bass in a Levy's Leather gig bag. I KNOW I'm taking a chance, but it's a calculated chance.

1- I'm POLITE, and don't expect the airline to cater to me.
2- I've gained status with and airline and I stick with them.
3- I'm EARLY to check in at the airport and at the gate.
4- I keep my gig bag as small as possible. Just the bass in a very form fitting, but well padded bag. I also carry the bass neck pointed down, parallel to my body. This way the neck isn't sticking up over my head, and the bottom of the bag is even with my shoulder. I'm not trying to sneak it on board, but I'm not drawing attention to it either.
5- My bass is my only carry on. My clothes and other things get checked. I MAY have a messenger bag with a laptop, but not always, and it goes under my feet. Also- I either sit in select seating in the very front or in the VERY last row. If I'm the first on the plane and it's already stowed, someone may grumble, but it's first come first serve... if I'm in the very back, and someone is still looking for overhead space, they're already SooL.
6- If all else fails, I keep a copy of FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 Section 403 printed in a plastic sleeve in the pocket of my gig bag.
7- Did I mention I'm Polite?
8- I'm also lucky.

Most of the trips I've carried on have been personal trips, no gigs on the other end, other than jamming with friends. If something happened, I'd be heart broken, but I'd look at it as an opportunity finally get the 55-94 I want but can't justify. BUT- when there's a gig on the other end of the runway... I'm carrying my backup on as above and the primary is going in the anvil and getting checked.

I LOVE my Levy's bag, but If I didn't already have it, and 3/4 of it weren't paid for with a gift card from a generous friend 12 years ago, I wouldn't spend the $400 they're asking for them now. The Reunion Blues Continental and Aero bags are pretty darn amazing for stiffness, protection and style, of the two, I like the Aero a little better because it is smaller and takes up less space in an overhead. I know 3 bassists that have carried on in Aeros and had no problems.
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Flying with your bass can be a bit stressful. The one time I checked my (non-Lakland) bass in a flight case it did not come out at the baggage claim. I nearly had a heart attack. 45 mins later they took me into the back and gave it to me. So, I'll always and forever carry my bass on with me in a gig bag. I've done this many times (with my US 4-94 as a matter of fact) and I have not had a problem.
 
#393
julieslick said:
oh hey.... ya know, i still can't believe lakland has hardly advertised the Decade VI (otherwise lovingly known as the slick6)... i'll be sure to bring mine to their booth at NAMM if any of you guys are there and wanna check 'er out. meanwhile, i'll keep making vid-yos with her...

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Great looking and sounding bass Julie ( of course your talent helps the sound!)
 
#397
WoodyG3 said:
Okay, so I know a lot of people are looking forward to the Geezer model, but what I'd really like is a Skyline PJ with the 44-64 Custom neck. In Markus Orange. Delivered to my door. Tomorrow. Before my gig.

;)
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Sounds excellent....that would be a hot bass... maybe your first US Lakie?

Or a refinished skyline.....

What gig?

Need details
 
#399
Clouz said:
yes, i agree on that point. i'd actually like to see an ebony board with a painted (black satin) neck. that is one badass bass you have there though.
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Kinda like this?

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Carl did the neck this way so the "feel" of the Lakland is STILL there....he said a full satin finished neck felt different....not as good....

Played this one in church today...loved it.., The guitarist had a white Gretch....we were like ying and yang!
 
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