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Lakland Owners Group #69

#3,902
They should be out any time now.....

For people that "pre-ordered" in December shipments should be "soon" (with a few weeks).

So....some will soon be "in the wild"....

I do know that pre-orders have been doing well....

US Lakies usually take 6+ months once ordered.
 
#3,903
Ok guys I figured my wiring question from yesterday, but I have another.

I'm gonig to install to mini switches (mid selector & active/passive)

Whats your opinion, should I put both between the blend and bass knobs? Or one between the volume and blend and one between the blend and bass knob?

I've never had switches of any kind on a bass, let alone trying to "fit" them in aftermarket. Some of you have them, I am sure, and I would appreciate some wisdom and some pro/con kinda stuff too
 
#3,904
This is how Carl put dual tap switches on my dual humbucker....easy to access and "clean looking"

I think dividing up the switches would look too much like an "add on"... (just my opinion)

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#3,905
basspraiser said:
This is how Carl put dual tap switches on my dual humbucker....easy to access and "clean looking"

I think dividing up the switches would look too much like an "add on"... (just my opinion)

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I noted the Bubinga Bros pics yesterday, while doing "research" (or just drooling over all the sweet Lakies~!!), and was thinking of utilizing a very similiar config except turning the switches 90 degrees. I fear in playing position, I personally would have access issues with the lower switch. Just my thoughts, could be wrong, in fact probably am wrong. :D


edit: Upon further "research" it looks as though the volume? and blend? knobs seem a bit closer together.
 
#3,906
Putting them side by side is an idea...

Or maybe just staggering them a bit?

If the knobs are too close together... Can you put the switches a bit "higher"? ( I.e. toward the strings)?

Nothing wrong with drooling over Lakie.... As long as you have a bucket....
 
#3,910
So the necks were mostly compatible- the Osborne Jazz neck is slightly thinner at the heel, so there is a thin gap on one side of the neck pocket of the Glaub but not horribly so. Neither bass required much change in neck relief or action, which was the biggest surprise!
I spent some time going back and forth and was a bit surprised at the perceived differences. Obviously one is a J profile and one a P so the feel is different, but the sound was the kicker. Oddly the rosewood neck on the J makes it noticeably more clanky and brings out much more harmonic content than the maple did (surprising given that the opposite is usually said). I tried a few different action adjustments just to rule out neck inconsistencies, but no matter what that difference is apparent. On the other hand, the maple neck gives the P a much more controlled/tight sound. I keep flats on the P and rounds on the J, and have gotten used to that extra percussive "pop" that the P had with the rosewood neck whereas it is a bit much on the J for me.
I'm gonna dial in the setups more precisely tonight and give them both more playing time, but right now it seems likely they'll be going back to the stock necks. Still cool that the option exists without much trouble, and I bet I'll do it again if I ever put flats on the J or rounds on the P!
 
#3,912
basspraiser said:
I like them the way they are (look wise)

Interesting on the sound differences. HAS to be the 1.75" nut on the RW neck :)
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I wasn't really doing it for aesthetic reasons, but was certainly curious and think I tend to agree with you there! Honestly I just do stuff like this all the time trying to find new and interesting combinations that I might find inspiring (I have a small collection of old Japanese lawsuit basses with similarly compatible pieces that are constantly getting frankensteined into different forms!).
I've already switched 'em back, and now love em more than ever! It was an interesting experiment too in that even the profiles feel more comfortable in the stock form- the way I play the P with flats feels better with the wider neck and vice-versa with the J. Soundwise everything was reconfirmed when switching 'em back- the maple neck being a bit duller makes the J more controlled and refined, and the rosewood neck on the P adds a nice sort of "honk" and "pop" to the otherwise relatively dull flatwounds. I've certainly really come to appreciate the quality of these basses as far as Fender-styled basses go- the fit/finish/feel/set-up-ability are all top notch for what they sell for on the used market. If I were going to buy new I'd probably save up for a Chicago Lakland or some other US-made bass, but these older Skylines are fantastic!
 
#3,914
So, I've been trying to hold off until I got it in person, but I can't contain my excitement. I just ordered my first Lakland ever! A Skyline DJ4 off from the classified. Should be here Friday. I've been looking for a jazz bass for a while now, and it checks off a lot of boxes for me:
  • Passive Jazz Pickups
  • Blocks and Binding
  • Black
  • Matching Headstock
  • Light (supposedly weighs under 9 pounds!!)
I can't wait to get it and play until my hands are sore. The only thing I envision changing is the E-tuner to an Xtender.
In the mean time, here are some pics from the seller.
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Side note: I contacted Hipshot regarding which Xtender to use, and they said they don't currently offer a match for the licensed ultra-lite tuners, but suggested the 1/2" Clover ultralites.
If anyone has experiences adding an xtender to their skyline, any input on which to chose would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks everyone.

Also, I'd love a number.
 
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birdman14 said:
So, I've been trying to hold off until I got it in person, but I can't contain my excitement. I just ordered my first Lakland ever! A Skyline DJ4 off from the classified. Should be here Friday. I've been looking for a jazz bass for a while now, and it checks off a lot of boxes for me:
  • Passive Jazz Pickups
  • Blocks and Binding
  • Black
  • Matching Headstock
  • Light (supposedly weighs under 9 pounds!!)
I can't wait to get it and play until my hands are sore. The only thing I envision changing is the E-tuner to an Xtender.
In the mean time, here are some pics from the seller.
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Side note: I contacted Hipshot regarding which Xtender to use, and they said they don't currently offer a match for the licensed ultra-lite tuners, but suggested the 1/2" Clover ultralites.
If anyone has experiences adding an xtender to their skyline, any input on which to chose would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks everyone.

Also, I'd love a number.
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Congrats and welcome! I consider the DJ to be the best gateway drug into Lakland (it was for me).;) That and the long-scale Hollowbody are my favorite Skylines (I haven't tried the shorty yet). Please send a PM to basspraiser to get a number, and check out Link Removed for more Lakland info and fun.
 
#3,919
birdman14 said:
So, I've been trying to hold off until I got it in person, but I can't contain my excitement. I just ordered my first Lakland ever! A Skyline DJ4 off from the classified. Should be here Friday. I've been looking for a jazz bass for a while now, and it checks off a lot of boxes for me:
  • Passive Jazz Pickups
  • Blocks and Binding
  • Black
  • Matching Headstock
  • Light (supposedly weighs under 9 pounds!!)
I can't wait to get it and play until my hands are sore. The only thing I envision changing is the E-tuner to an Xtender.
In the mean time, here are some pics from the seller.
View attachment 602589 View attachment 602590

Side note: I contacted Hipshot regarding which Xtender to use, and they said they don't currently offer a match for the licensed ultra-lite tuners, but suggested the 1/2" Clover ultralites.
If anyone has experiences adding an xtender to their skyline, any input on which to chose would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks everyone.

Also, I'd love a number.
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You can use the 1/2" clover ultralite xtender. You may need to use something like sandpaper to widen the hole on the headstock to get the new xtender through, it's slightly larger. Once it's installed though, you'll love it.
 
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omgitzrick said:
Well I confirmed that the neck on my 44-02 was bad. Had quite a bad bow in it and the truss rod was absolutely maxed - I was pretty certain but I feel better having it double-checked by a pro! Also noticed that the neck was pretty unstable, really flexing with minor pressure applied to it.

So it's back in the mail and I'm shopping again :( Not sure whether to get a 55-01 and look at swapping the electronics, or grab a 55-02.
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This is actually a tough call. the 55-01 is often pushed to the side because the stock pre is the weak link.

You have to decide what tone and sound profile that you want. An upgraded pre in the 55-01 makes it an aggressive beast. The stock pups in the 55-01 are in a reverse P configuaration which, if you are a P Bass fan like me, makes this an incredible bass. It's deep, in your face, aggressive and can also dial back very nicely and give that great Jazz Bass honk when you need it. I have the Bart 918F NTMB in mine and have a hard time choosing between the 55-01 and 55-02.

My 55-02 has the Bart setup and it can get a great P Bass sound, not as close as the 55-01, but close. The 55-02 is still aggressive, but more polite than the 55-01. the 55-02 nails both the 60's and 70's jazz sounds and the Stingray sound.

It's a tough choice, but don't discount the 55-01.
 
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