Lakland Owners Group #69

[Turn Em Loose]

No. I bought it from Sweetwater.

Oh. Nevermind, then. I take back the .

 

[BigDBass]

Came across an old pic, and man, I do miss the Dude!

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[saltymonkey]

Came across an old pic, and man, I do miss the Dude!

My first Lakland was a DPLEII. I miss it too.

 

[BigDBass]

Just to pile on with some more Lakie Love, just got back my #1, the modded to h*ll and back Scheff. Carl Pedigo worked on it. He replaced a bad volume pot and also replaced a Nordie NP4 with a Hanson Vintage P. I just love the Nordie, but it left me feeling a little flat tone-wise. The Hanson works better with the weird pickup configuration. Hanson as a little more "air" to it, if that makes sense. Sounds killer soloed! And SUPER killer when mixed 50/50 with the bridge pickup. IMO, YMMV, etc etc.

Anyway, Carl did a superdy-duperdy good job. Bass plays like the proverbial buttah and sounds terrific. It now sports all Hanson pickups and electronics. Pre is a custom LH3 with two blends.

I talked to Carl when the bass was going to be next up on his bench. What a nice guy! We talked and BSed for a while about pickups and tone and the Lakland company in general. I've had the pleasure of interacting with Dan Lakin and the current owners and now Carl. All my experiences have led me to these conclusions: A) Man, these guys really care about their product! B) And I've got to start saving my pennies for 44-14!!

Killer! Carl is the man.

 

[BigDBass]

Just added a non-Fender bass to the collection, and am really enjoying this 44-14.
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Excellent, welcome to the disease. One of us. We accept you.

 

[BigDBass]

Oh he doesn't own all 13 now, he's just held them for varying periods of time...something I know a little about!

Last night I showed a pic of some random bass for sale to my lovely bride. (I'm sure many are familiar with that ritual.) She asked, once again, "why do you through so many basses?" But this time I had an answer: "Because I don't think my wife would like it if I showed up to every gig with a different woman."

 

[BigDBass]

Holy crap, I think I just did a mini Doude wave

 

[Tom P]

Came across an old pic, and man, I do miss the Dude!

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I bought and sold the same one twice! Great basses! Best custom group build ever!

 

[overbybr]

Came across an old pic, and man, I do miss the Dude!

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I remember taking that picture!

 

[Holdsg]

an excellent bass that DPLEII

 

[overbybr]

So it begins...

 

[Hidesert]

May I be the first to. Post...Oh, baby!

 

[overbybr]

Say hello to the new Old Joe! If you'd like to see the whole transformation, head over to the Link Removed!

 

[saltymonkey]

Wow! That looks amazing! I hate black hardware but love how that looks.

 

[overbybr]

Wow! That looks amazing! I hate black hardware but love how that looks.

Thanks, I'm beyond pleased with it! My long term plan is a US made maple neck with black blocks and binding and a matched HS.

 

[BigDBass]

Man that came out great! Love the color!

If you get a new neck, won't you effectively end up with a brand new bass?

 

[basspraiser]

This is mainly to make Gecko5 anxious...Yes, his body will be candy tangerine, but the pickguard and Padauk knobs and thumbrest are the same.

Yes, I'm evil!

oh man!!! Sweeetness Tex!

I know...I owe you some dimensions....just been busy traveling and when I got home had to put out several work fires!!!

this is making me want to get you those dimensions...

John and I talked today, he was VERY impressed with your workmanship...

 

[basspraiser]

View attachment 546837 Playing at a benefit tonight with theme of '85 Bears Superbowl.( Cuz that's the only way we can watch the bears win these days?)

nice!!!

 

[basspraiser]

Using the DJ4 tonight instead of Sea Monster. Sea Monster hadn't stayed home since 2013!
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gotta give all da basses a chance to see the spotlight!!!

 

[basspraiser]

Just to pile on with some more Lakie Love, just got back my #1, the modded to h*ll and back Scheff. Carl Pedigo worked on it. He replaced a bad volume pot and also replaced a Nordie NP4 with a Hanson Vintage P. I just love the Nordie, but it left me feeling a little flat tone-wise. The Hanson works better with the weird pickup configuration. Hanson as a little more "air" to it, if that makes sense. Sounds killer soloed! And SUPER killer when mixed 50/50 with the bridge pickup. IMO, YMMV, etc etc.

Anyway, Carl did a superdy-duperdy good job. Bass plays like the proverbial buttah and sounds terrific. It now sports all Hanson pickups and electronics. Pre is a custom LH3 with two blends.

I talked to Carl when the bass was going to be next up on his bench. What a nice guy! We talked and BSed for a while about pickups and tone and the Lakland company in general. I've had the pleasure of interacting with Dan Lakin and the current owners and now Carl. All my experiences have led me to these conclusions: A) Man, these guys really care about their product! B) And I've got to start saving my pennies for 44-14!!

I just spent 3 hours with him earlier today....right on all accounts!!! He is a GREAT GUY and the -14 series is remarkable for the price...!