Lakland Owners Group #69

[kiat]

A strings question. I've got strings on my 2004 Skyline JO5 that I'm very happy with, but as I'm starting to gig again I want to get a backup set, but I've no idea what they are.

• on the off chance they are unchanged from new, does anyone know what this year and model might have shipped with?
• it's there a method to work out what strings are on general?

 

[macribas]

A strings question. I've got strings on my 2004 Skyline JO5 that I'm very happy with, but as I'm starting to gig again I want to get a backup set, but I've no idea what they are.

• on the off chance they are unchanged from new, does anyone know what this year and model might have shipped with?
• it's there a method to work out what strings are on general?

20 year old strings can't be sounding any good... Probably changed along the way. How long have you had the bass?

Can you check if they have colored ball ends? Do you know if they are steel or nickel?

 

[FearNoEvil65]

A strings question. I've got strings on my 2004 Skyline JO5 that I'm very happy with, but as I'm starting to gig again I want to get a backup set, but I've no idea what they are.

• on the off chance they are unchanged from new, does anyone know what this year and model might have shipped with?
• it's there a method to work out what strings are on general?

Show a picture of the ball ends in the back (assuming it's a string through) and the headstock where the strings wind on the tuning pegs, someone will probably be able to tell by seeing that

 

[Jamvan]

When you’re scrolling too fast and see Lakland is having a sale…

Zuck’s algorithm is apparently confused.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

I just ordered one of the new Lakland Gig Bags through Bass Central in Orlando, Florida through their Reverb site. They gave me a good deal on the price and shipping. With tax, came out to $204 to ship to NY. I'll give a review with pictures when I get it.

 

[MaxSpinrun]

Good to know. I have dealt with Bass Central when I lived in Florida and since I moved. They have always treated me well. Post results Thom. Anxious to hear.

 

[deepestend]

My big lakland hollowbody has had preamps in it for the past few years... just put it back to passive and ordered a new harness from Kelling Sound on ebay. Kind of liking that better for now.

 

[MaxSpinrun]

Different likes and dislikes varies so much. All of my basses are active. 3 have active/passive option. I rarely use any of them passively. They sound really good passively but I prefer mine in active mode.

 

[deepestend]

Different likes and dislikes varies so much. All of my basses are active. 3 have active/passive option. I rarely use any of them passively. They sound really good passively but I prefer mine in active mode.

I go back and forth... totally on a passive kick right now.

 

[Chris Szatny]

My first Lakland was a 55-01 and it sounded great. I was able to pick up a 55-94 about 6 years ago and love it. Then a few years ago I got a 55-02 and it sounds great. The 55-94 is definitely lighter as it's made of swamp ash...beautiful birds eye maple fingerboard. The headstocks are also thicker than Skylines...and the 55-94 has real Hipshot tuners as apposed to lic.hipshot....sound wise they're very similar. My 55-94 is my main axe...(cherry burst).

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

My Lakland Gig Bag arrived. Here are my thoughts. So first, the company that makes it is Henry Heller. Here is the link to their website and this bag. Instrument Gig Bags | Henry Heller Music There is a bit of a mark up on the Lakland end, but you do get a beautifully done Lakland embroided logo. As for the bag itself, it's sturdy and protective for a gig bag. Definitely much more protective than the other Lakland gig bag that was sold. The handles are leather or pleather, I am not quite sure. There are 3 nice size pockets, certainly big enough to hold some cables, a tuner, sheet music and my Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig. There is a sturdy insert around the perimeter that provides nice protection. On the inside, there is an extra piece of cushion but it it not velcroed in, it just floats freely. The neck support is ok. That has velcro to secure it in place but the velcro is vertical. It would be more stable if horizontal. My 44-02 fits nicely in there and it provides good protection. And it's light.

My other gig bag is a Gator Transit bag. I would say they are similar in protection (though the Gator does not have an insert that surrounds the bag for stiffness). A plus for the Gator is that the shoulder straps can be zipped away. On the Lakland bag, they cannot. Other than that, they are pretty comparable.

I ordered this through Reverb and Bass Central. It was shipped directly from Lakland.

It's a keeper for me. Here are some photos. If you have any questions, just ask.

 

[kiat]

20 year old strings can't be sounding any good... Probably changed along the way. How long have you had the bass?

Can you check if they have colored ball ends? Do you know if they are steel or nickel?

I've had the bass for about 14 years. And the strings are still good to my ears. Not sure about the metal.

Both string ends are grey or teal. The 5th string diameter thins by half at the bridge.

Show a picture of the ball ends in the back (assuming it's a string through) and the headstock where the strings wind on the tuning pegs, someone will probably be able to tell by seeing that

Thanks.

 

[Jamvan]

I've had the bass for about 14 years. And the strings are still good to my ears. Not sure about the metal.

Both string ends are grey or teal. The 5th string diameter thins by half at the bridge.


Thanks.
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Those look like Lakland steels.

Also, is it just me or is the middle string ferrule out of alignment?

 

[ThomasTronics]

Those look like Lakland steels.

Also, is it just me or is the middle string ferrule out of alignment?

It's def not alinged lol

 

[MaxSpinrun]

https://lakland.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=192b0e01e6c0d92d2b137fa13&id=eaebd493fa&e=c05ae02f4f

Did anybody see this in the weekly e-mail?

 

[Joeykun]

55-94 Standards.jpg

Did anybody see this in the weekly e-mail?

Yup, I got it. But, I’m workin’ on my own custom build!

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Oh I stopped subscribing to that. I need to resubscribe.

 

[MaxSpinrun]

Yup, I got it. But, I’m workin’ on my own custom build!

Details on the custom build?

 

[MattLplaysBass]

55-94 Standards.jpg

Did anybody see this in the weekly e-mail?

I was surprised that they painted them already, especially with most of them being “bound” and with the natural backs… but we’ll see…

 

[RumbleBeeAL]

My Lakland Gig Bag arrived. Here are my thoughts. So first, the company that makes it is Henry Heller. Here is the link to their website and this bag. Instrument Gig Bags | Henry Heller Music There is a bit of a mark up on the Lakland end, but you do get a beautifully done Lakland embroided logo. As for the bag itself, it's sturdy and protective for a gig bag. Definitely much more protective than the other Lakland gig bag that was sold. The handles are leather or pleather, I am not quite sure. There are 3 nice size pockets, certainly big enough to hold some cables, a tuner, sheet music and my Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig. There is a sturdy insert around the perimeter that provides nice protection. On the inside, there is an extra piece of cushion but it it not velcroed in, it just floats freely. The neck support is ok. That has velcro to secure it in place but the velcro is vertical. It would be more stable if horizontal. My 44-02 fits nicely in there and it provides good protection. And it's light.

My other gig bag is a Gator Transit bag. I would say they are similar in protection (though the Gator does not have an insert that surrounds the bag for stiffness). A plus for the Gator is that the shoulder straps can be zipped away. On the Lakland bag, they cannot. Other than that, they are pretty comparable.

I ordered this through Reverb and Bass Central. It was shipped directly from Lakland.

It's a keeper for me. Here are some photos. If you have any questions, just ask.
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FYI - you just shared your shipping address with everyone…