Lakland Owners Group #69

[basspraiser]

NCBD!

New Carlo Bass Day!

I'm not sure if I have the "most" Carlos....but I just picked up #6 today! (the one on the far left).

It is a satin/matte finished cherry burst on a one piece body.

The neck is maple/ snakewood board.

Electronics are LH3 Preamp with Bartollini XXP25M soapbar pickups (basically P pickups)

Pretty darn light at 8 lbs 5 oz.

I cannot wait to play it this weekend!

 

[Gecko 5]

Got my first 55-94 today!! Thanks Doug(basspraiser).
Carl did a great job on the setup!!
I guess I'm a 5 string guy again....

 

[basspraiser]

Got my first 55-94 today!! Thanks Doug(basspraiser).
Carl did a great job on the setup!!
I guess I'm a 5 string guy again....

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I definitely will miss that one my friend. But I know that you will enjoy it and love it and play it and besides if you ever want to get rid of it.....

 

[JB Player]

NCBD!

New Carlo Bass Day!

I'm not sure if I have the "most" Carlos....but I just picked up #6 today! (the one on the far left).

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It is a satin/matte finished cherry burst on a one piece body.

The neck is maple/ snakewood board.

Electronics are LH3 Preamp with Bartollini XXP25M soapbar pickups (basically P pickups)

Pretty darn light at 8 lbs 5 oz.

I cannot wait to play it this weekend!

Wow Doug! Beautiful, love Carl's work - you have the best collection ever! Congrats! gives us a play report when able.

 

[JB Player]

Got my first 55-94 today!! Thanks Doug(basspraiser).
Carl did a great job on the setup!!
I guess I'm a 5 string guy again....

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Amazing congratulations!! The first one is always so special

 

[basspraiser]

Wow Doug! Beautiful, love Carl's work - you have the best collection ever! Congrats! gives us a play report when able.

Thank you!

Carl is truly an artist. I just love his work. And I will once I get a chance to actually Play it for a bit.

I gave it about 10 minutes earlier before dinner tonight and it sounds absolutely fantastic. It has a lot of definitely usable tones.

 

[Ach]

Got my first 55-94 today!! Thanks Doug(basspraiser).
Carl did a great job on the setup!!
I guess I'm a 5 string guy again....

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This is such a classic Lakland colour combo. When I think Lakland I imagine exactly this.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Got my first 55-94 today!! Thanks Doug(basspraiser).
Carl did a great job on the setup!!
I guess I'm a 5 string guy again....

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I’ve got a similar one from 1999, it’s my #1 for a reason. Congratulations!

 

[68Goldfish]

I was asking about the Duel J a few pages back primarily because of the bass in this video, which sounds incredible.

 

[Ric Vice]

Got my first 55-94 today!! Thanks Doug(basspraiser).
Carl did a great job on the setup!!
I guess I'm a 5 string guy again....

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The finish color and contrast on this bass are a work of art. Lakland really gets the detail of a sunburst color moving from light to dark.

 

[basspraiser]

So... This bass is absolutely awesome!

The sound is very fat and really fits great in the mix!

It also has some incredible sustain!

 

[MaxSpinrun]

Awesome Doug. Love the look of that bass, especially the fretboard!

 

[MattLplaysBass]

So... This bass is absolutely awesome!

The sound is very fat and really fits great in the mix!

It also has some incredible sustain!

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Since it's snakewood, wouldn't it be ssssssusssstain?

Don't forget to tip your waitress...

 

[basspraiser]

Since it's snakewood, wouldn't it be ssssssusssstain?

Don't forget to tip your waitress...

 

[Gecko 5]

The finish color and contrast on this bass are a work of art. Lakland really gets the detail of a sunburst color moving from light to dark.

Carl said this would have been a Pat Wilkins finish

 

[Oldtimer]

So... This bass is absolutely awesome!

The sound is very fat and really fits great in the mix!

It also has some incredible sustain!

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Nice looking Bass! Treble clef, or are you just using it for chord chart changes?

 

[basspraiser]

Nice looking Bass! Treble clef, or are you just using it for chord chart changes?

Thank you!

Using the sheet music as a chord chart ..

 

[Jari Kurri]

I was asking about the Duel J a few pages back primarily because of the bass in this video, which sounds incredible.

FYI - that exact bass is up for sale on FB marketplace: Facebook

Looks like the pickups got switched out.

 

[nervous]

If you liked the playability but couldn't bond with the tone and setup, I'd highly recommend the DJ5 if you want to get back to a Lakland. Sure you could get a 55-60 but something about the body shape of the DJ5 just felt really nice and comfortable. I used to have one but only sold it due to the weight. So if you find a light one (≤ 9 lbs), jump on it or at least strongly consider it.

I have had the same experience on a few occasions. Where folks love the 55-02 I also could never bond and the DJ5 continually returned as my #1 over and over. Do give that a try if you get the opportunity.

 

[68Goldfish]

FYI - that exact bass is up for sale on FB marketplace: Facebook

Looks like the pickups got switched out.

Wow, thats cool. I'm gonna have to stay strong......