poor playing? not at all. and i very much appreaciate the help, even if the tone doesn't suit me.
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Lakland Owners Group #68
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and I might add that in that particular bass preamp, there is a mid switch as well, its in the form of the push/pull mid pot, where I had it set was more of a boost to the low mids. If I had it pulled out, it would boost more of the high mid frequencies. I didn't have time to record all of that.
This is pretty much what I was coming in here to say. "Modern" to me means more lows (as opposed to low mids) and highs, and maybe more upper mids. "Vintage" to me is lotsa low mids and "mid" mids and kind of rolled off at both ends.
thank you. this is what i was trying to say, you were just able to articulate it better than i could.
This is a wise decision!
Congrats!
Thanks! I knew this was the only real choice for P basses especially a 5 string.
Indeed. That strap really looks great and is super comfortable.
It was a crazy day! Our worship leader was really abstract random and very hard to follow. I played a few clunkers, I'm afraid, but so did everyone else. The Lakland sounded great, though!
I get that once in a while as well....we practice it one way and then he calls an audible during the service!!!! wonderful.
always nice when "others" have a few mishaps as well! Makes us know it is not just "us"...
nice thing is MOST people don't notice....
We did "salt and light" yesterday (look it up...kind of a cool tune) without the funky beginning (which I would love to do...maybe someday!)....I went to my friend's house to watch the game last night....he is one of our drummers and has a music degree.., I asked him how I sounded on the song (cause it has some cool syncopation in it)...EVEN he (and his wife) said that they were listening to the singers much more since it was a new tune....oh well...
The Nordy is more modern sounding and the "Vintage Hanson" is...well.....more vintage....very much like a Fralin.
I have some sound clips of the vintage BUT NOT the Nordy for comparison.
The Nordy sounds more like the Hanson Neopunch...but the Neopunch is a even a bit more "modern" sounding (IMHO).
I do not think the sound clips on the Lakland web site really show the difference....
SWEET!!!!
I agree...I go direct as well....no EQ etc...the 55-60 etc. is a sweet "bread and butter" (with an attitude) bass for sure...
I play Laklands exclusively at church (well...except for my MK and Turner acoustic basses)...and the other bass players (although one is much better than me)..."covet" my basses
I wish!!!! We don't have that kind of cash at all....the "front of the house" are 4 older Bag End speakers....the mixer is good but needs replacing...the amps all need replacing....
I can speak to your last point:
NOPE!!!! I think it would look cool....
The innards of the CS4s are exactly the same as the "chrome surround" CHIs...so I would think they would sound alike....I have not played them myself...
Well....to name a few reasons:
1) Fit and finish on the US models cannot be topped....they are "crafted" and not just assembled (good Luthiers cost money
) 2) The Lakland customer service really is the "best in the business"....you can talk directly to the owner (if needed)...and they WILL take care of you. (I have had issues with some of the companies you mentioned and could not get much service at all).
3) The Lakland necks feel better than most other necks (this is one of their main benefits)...
4) US models have graphite reinforced necks for increased stability (this is also true for Skyline 5 string basses).
Works well doesn't it?
I use mine at church quite a bit....seems to fit the mix extremely well....
I was able to take Old Joe out for a proper spin this morning at a corporate gig. I'm surprised at just how special of a bass this is: I've done the Pedigo neck treatment to three Skyline basses and none of them feel/felt as good as the neck on this bass. Maybe it was the hours of play time that it's seen, maybe it's just a Dan Lakin masterpiece,mor a combination of the two. Either way it was a lot of fun to play today!
Here's a view from sound check last night. About 400 seats, and it was full this morning!
I've started a Link Removed on the LOG under the gig section, so hopefully I'll be able to post some action shots!
Here's a view from sound check last night. About 400 seats, and it was full this morning!
I've started a Link Removed on the LOG under the gig section, so hopefully I'll be able to post some action shots!
I'm saving up to get one as a fraternal twin to my 55-60. After 20 years of modern hi-fi basses, I'm now going back to the traditional P and J basses, albeit 5-string versions of each.
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