Lakland Owners Group #69

[MarkusBass]

But if you are going vintage tuners, that's a big pain. I'm late to the party, but 4 strings have graphite rods too.

 

[Sav'nBass]

@ Carter... that bass is stunning... I can just imagine how it feels in the hands..

 

[Black Bart]

But if you are going vintage tuners, that's a big pain. I'm late to the party, but 4 strings have graphite rods too.

Good point and worth noting even though I prefer Ultralites

 

[basspraiser]

U.S. Tuners too!

correct...sorry...forgot that..

 

[Texan]

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Haven't played this guy in a while... Threw on a fresh set of strings curteousy of the LOG (thanks, Doude and co!) and took it to church this morning. It's feeling great.

It's a skyline, factory dark stars. Originally inca silver, I had Marty Bell paint it olympic white. Sent it to Carl Pedigo to rewire it and to replace the nut which was cut HORRIBLY from the factory. It's now bone, and perfect, of course. He also installed a maple neck shim that was originally some janky piece of metal, assumedly also from the factory.

The neck feels better in terms of playability than the U.S. HB I owned. I'm probably going to remove the satin finish on it and replace the tuners to give it that true U.S. feel.

Glad I brought her out today!

Not trying to sell you anything, but I started turning knobs out of acrylic and I came across some white pearlescent acrylic that would killer on that bass.

 

[lpcarter]

Not trying to sell you anything, but I started turning knobs out of acrylic and I came across some white pearlescent acrylic that would killer on that bass.

!! I'm interested..!

 

[Texan]

Here are some pics of red acrylic, I wound putting these on my strat. You can get the acrylic in almost any color and color combo. it's very cool.

 

[MarkusBass]

Cool! What other colors do you have?

 

[Texan]

I can get any color or combination of colors. Look at whats in this link: Pen Blanks at Penn State Industries

This will give you an idea of what kinds of colors are possible. I have to buy bigger blanks though (custom cut). These are not thick enough.

 

[MarkusBass]

Thanks! I'll check it out!

 

[OnederTone]

Here are some pics of red acrylic, I wound putting these on my strat. You can get the acrylic in almost any color and color combo. it's very cool.

THAT'S WHERE THE HOLES FROM THE BOWLING BALLS COME FROM!!

 

[OnederTone]

You know-

correct...sorry...forgot that..

you know, I just upgraded the tuners on my Skyline Joe Osborn to 1/2" nickel US Hipshot Ultralights, and while better, it's so subtle I can't say I'd spend the $$ to do it again... They sure are shiny though

 

[Texan]

You should see what I do with donut holes.

 

[Holdsg]

At Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland today, saw a real Duck Dunn bass

Oh yeah, and those are Al Green's leather pants in the background

 

[Holdsg]

And a real Adam Clayton. Just thought I'd share.

 

[basspraiser]

!! I'm interested..!

Clay does awesome work... He did knobs and mini ramps for my 2 Carlos!

 

[basspraiser]

THAT'S WHERE THE HOLES FROM THE BOWLING BALLS COME FROM!!

Ha ha...he he

 

[basspraiser]

At Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland today, saw a real Duck Dunn bass

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Oh yeah, and those are Al Green's leather pants in the background

Awesome! Very cool looking bass... Love the patina

 

[basspraiser]

And a real Adam Clayton. Just thought I'd share.

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I am a Clayton fan.... Although not so much for his 'tude...

Have to admit... That is quite ugly.... At least to me....

I got to play the first JO lakland made for mr Clayton ( gold flake with maple board and abalone blocks )....now THAT was a remarkable bass.... It felt so good.... Even Carl mentioned it was something special

 

[Texan]

Clay does awesome work... He did knobs and mini ramps for my 2 Carlos!

Aww shucks....thanks