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Lakland Owners Group #69

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Texan said:
I have to say that the stock 55-01 killed last night. I'm really second guessing replacing the electronics. At this point, I do not see the need. The 55-01 and the 55-02 both sounded great. I have to say that using the same channel on the SM9.2, both basses sounded distinctly different. The highs on the 55-01 were not harsh as so many people mention. I ran the eq's on both basses flat and just used the blend to adjust the sound to the song. I am amazed how well the 55-01 can imitate a PBass. The 55-02 is the Swiss Army knife that we all know , but the 55-01 has the ability to be just as versatile once you learn how to use the controls. You can't go wrong with either bass.

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GREAT set up and even GREATER backdrops! (basement or VFW post?)
 
#2,128
overbybr said:
4th one back, black body: those pickup routes are on top of each other, I wonder how that sounds
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you notice the J pickup as well???? this must be a test mule....for what???? only The know..... :)

lowendmafia said:
If you look carefully, it looks like there is a painted rout where a 4-94 would have the bridge pickup. I bet that is a 3 Chisonic bass.
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you may be right...i thought it was a J pickup with the shadows....

I was there about a week ago but did not have much time to look around as I was "technically working"....just stopped into say "hi" to the guys....

did not see that or I would have asked...

new announcement??? hmm....
 
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basspraiser said:
GREAT set up and even GREATER backdrops! (basement or VFW post?)
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Neither, that the stage at Diamond Jim's Country Saloon on Texas City, Texas. They are big supporters of the military and Vets. The entire place is filled with military, POW, Texas and American flags. Its actually a great gig, there are 2 huge AC vents over the stage, which makes it the only gig that I've never gotten sweatty at!
 
#2,133
GregC said:
Right, those could be some of the ones sent in/dropped off for work. I don't think I've ever seen new US ones on the Skyline rack. The US rack is two stacked shelves against the wall (more out of the way) with the tuners protected by plastic and a label on the side of the body indicating who ordered it. I suppose they could have an unusually large number of US basses in progress at the same time.
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or repairs....I think I have seen US "repairs" on that rack in the past.
 
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morebassbaby said:
:)

Last time I was in the shop Carl said "There has been some interest based on your bass" I told him I had shared it with some of the LOGs on talkbass, but I assumed it would be one of his Carlo basses. He didn't actually confirm that another triple was being made from him or by Lakland.
Interesting...
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you started a wave...make sure to bring it on the 18th!!!!

I want to try it!
 
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peterpalmieri said:
I can totally cop the vibe in the clip I posted. Neck pickup, tone rolled off. If that's all the bass could do I would have been happy. To get there you really have to have a soft touch with the right hand. Digging in gives this bass a totally different and wonderful over driven tone. The right hand sensitivity may also have something to do with having long scale strings on the bass. I ordered a set of short scale light gauge black Nylon Labellas and extra light deep talking Labella flats hopefully I will have them soon. I've got a pretty extensive string box but nothing short scale. I tend to spend a bunch of time figuring out what strings really work for a bass, it takes a bit longer with flats as they have to settle in. Hoping I figure this out once and never have to change them again.

I've owned a bunch of USA Lakland's over the years but never a skyline. You can see the difference in the tuners and bridge saddles. They don't seem to be chrome plated but more of a silver paint? I'm not sure it is going to matter at all otherwise I'd consider swapping them. The neck and headstock have that really new white wood look to them, I wish they used a bit of vintage tint but it's totally just an opinion cosmetics really aren't that important and the neck feels great. The center of the burst on the body has the slightest of green hue which I now can see in the photos online as well, is that how a burst on mahogany looks?

Just some observations the bass plays and feels wonderful and with your eyes closed you'd think you were hearing an active bass, with a boat load of pedals through a tube amp. It is very cool!
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Glad you're digging it man! Great bass! I put tape wounds on mine and it really give you that old school thump, but has that top that keeps the notes well defined. Enjoy!
 

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