I was REALLY impressed with the neck on my Shoreline. It feels very much like my old Fenders. It has my favorite features of the Skyline and USA combined. Congrats!!
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"Just when I was out, they pulled me back in... " (godfather III) - opportunity knocked and a 2003 4-94 in near mint condition was made available to me on trade (with a bit of cash) for my recently acquired 44-01, totally unexpected and at a very reasonable cost, a great find, especially here in Canada - serial 669!
Here's a pic for now - will post more and a play report upon arrival - what a Lakland month haha!
Here's a pic for now - will post more and a play report upon arrival - what a Lakland month haha!
Very nice Lakland 4-94. For a year or so it was Lakland’s premier bass until the 55-94 was released.
Made an executive decision tonight to go back to Sip Sip and Spalt and put Old Glory and Pearl on the wall for a while. Won’t go into it other than Old Glory has become too heavy to carry.
It’s good to have options. Spalt weighs less than 8lbs.
It’s good to have options. Spalt weighs less than 8lbs.
My understanding is that 55-94’s like the one I own are essentially hand built basses while the 55-02 ( I once had one) are built in Indonesia and PLEKed at the Chicago at the Lakland Shop. If I didn’t know what the differences were myself, choosing between a used 55-02 @ $1,800.00 and a used 55-94 @ $2,800.00 (based on a recent sale in the TB Classifieds) I would be hard pressed to go for the 55-94. Unintentionally, Lakland has a created a.great import bass that is competing with its own instruments. Unless you’ve actually held a 55-94 in your hands there’s no way to know the difference. Even at that aside for the feel of neck the hardware, finish, and body all look great. Added to that, without the Lakland Skyline I’m not sure
Lakland would be around. It’s a real paradox. Just my take
Lakland would be around. It’s a real paradox. Just my take
8 1/2 is a real find especially in a Skyline. I’m assuming it’s a Korean built Lakland? Spalted Maple compliments the body wood.
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2017 built in Indonesia. It was my first Lakland, bought new from Sweetwater in early 2018. Led me to many other Lakies over the years.
Interesting, that’s very promising. It’s nice to know that new Skylines can be lighter, providing you know the weight of each piece. Sweetwater has been listing that on their site for some time now, if they have a group of identical basses. I’ve seen those comparisons several times.
Noticed the return of Sip Sip, but the blacked out Spalted 55-02 is the kind of bass that on looks alone makes you want to pick up and play. Have played the BA15-3/ BA 210-3 rig. That rig slays!
It’s my understanding that my Lakland 55-94 from 2000 had built differently than new ones. The unfinished necks came from somewhere Oregon and the roughed out bodies were made somewhere in California. Dan Lakin verified that in an article he did for Forbes magazine. Can anyone shed light as to what companies might have been involved? I believe that some of Mike Lulls basses were are done in a similar manner. Not sure though.
They chose the wood and then had a 3rd party company CNC the bodies and necks. Fretwork was done by the Lakland techs. Finishing was also 3rd party. Pat Wilkins I think?I can't remember if that's right. Regardless I have never seen it mentioned anywhere what companies they used for the CNC work.
Both beautiful basses Javman - nice to change things up too, that Spalt is a stunner - only 8 lbs? Wow!
Flame spalt! That's gorgeous. I'm hit or miss when it comes to the spalt maple but this with the black hardware and subtle flame is really nice.
Hey man, no need to justify. I've played heavy basses over time and not really thought about it but eventually it gets old. And sometime it's not while your playing, it's after you play a 3-4 hour gig and take it off......then you really feel it.
It is good to have options.
Yeah I believe that’s true, whereas now, since the Pirruccello’s took over, everything is now in-house.
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Yes, it was Pat, I had emailed Lakland during covid
about getting a bass refinished, and JP responded that they couldn't do it, but recommended Pat Wilkins, as he was the original finisher.
I find it hard to believe someone was able to sell a 55-02 for $1,800. I'm selling mine locally for $1,100, like new, and it is sitting there for months.
I've not had much to offer lately as I am quite happy with what I have and where everything is with those. But one thing had been bugging me with the Glaub so I took care of that this weekend with the installation of a set of 3mm green Luminlay marker dots. It's always a butt clenching exercise because you only get one chance to get it right. Happy with the outcome and just turns it into a much more practical live instrument for me. The regular contrast is well improved and the low light glow is a lifesaver at times.
I’m coming back into the Lakland camp….will have a new cherry burst/roasted maple neck 55-02 in my hands at the end of the week. Looking forward to it!!
Had to take a screenshot from Sweetwater so not the best pic….but this is the one.
You just can’t beat an Orange Burst or Amber Flame 55-94
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