Lakland Owners Group #69

[Black Bart]

Good to be prudent, especially with gear purchases, look who's talking

But, if possible I would try and bring in or play through a similar amp set up that you will be using it with on your next visit. That may eliminate or confirm any hesitations you had this time around.

 

[engedi1]

Just ordered my first ever Skyline! I had a 55-94 USA years ago which I had to sell and I am slowly rebuilding my stable. I have been wanting a P bass for months as there is something about that classic tone and look that works for me. However, I could never find in a stock Fender all the features I want-upgraded P pickup, additional J pickup, 1.5 nut and J-bass neck profile. Then I happened to mosey over to lakland.com and say the new 44-64 custom. I was hooked!!! All the above features plus a bound neck and MOP inlays which I love. I pulled the trigger that same day over at Sweetwater. I won't get it for a couple of weeks as they are on back order but I'll be sure to post some pics. I have played a BG PJ at Namm a couple of years ago and I know the tone will be similar to that, and therefore, awesome. I will look exactly like this as they have only released this model in black. Now if I could only get a gold anodized pickgaurd for it...

 

[drums1977]

My US 44-64 from 2006. Every bit as nice as my 59 P. Stunning instruments.

 

[OnederTone]

Ok... who bought the Flame Walnut 55-94 that was at Midlothian Music (the 2nd time... it was bought then returned and marked down a grand) and listed on Reverb.com? You're now my mortal enemy.

(congrats)

 

[ShowKing]

I love my Skyline PJ too.
I have US hipshots and a d-tuner installed.
Strung with La Bella flatwounds.
Did the setup to my taste and it plays beautifully!
I normally just use it as a P but the J is useful for when you need that extra sparkle.

I noticed the 2nd batch of PJ's have matching black headstocks though. I think it might've been a mistake in the Skyline factory but looks good either way.

 

[crossover]

Whether you've been sitting on the fence or a long-time user looking to add another amazing Lakland to the collection... price break on a new 55-AJ found --> here

 

[Texan]

I found a beautiful piece of spalted flames Maple and could not resist giving the 55-01 a knob makeover. The Bubinga/wenge was nice, but these kill.

 

[mark beem]

I found a beautiful piece of spalted flames Maple and could not resist giving the 55-01 a knob makeover. The Bubinga/wenge was nice, but these kill.

Nice!

 

[nervous]

Hey all, since these are veritable hens teeth, I am looking for a used Skyline DJ5 stock Pickguard. Preferable tort but will discuss anything you have.

2004 Korean model if that matters.

 

[Makoa Johnson]

Hey all, since these are veritable hens teeth, I am looking for a used Skyline DJ5 stock Pickguard. Preferable tort but will discuss anything you have.

Unfortunately I don't have a DJ5 pickguard for you, but I do have a 55-64 pickguard in tort...if anyone wants that!

 

[nervous]

I found a beautiful piece of spalted flames Maple and could not resist giving the 55-01 a knob makeover. The Bubinga/wenge was nice, but these kill.

An awesome match!

 

[HighPockets]

I found a beautiful piece of spalted flames Maple and could not resist giving the 55-01 a knob makeover. The Bubinga/wenge was nice, but these kill.

That is still the best top I've seen from the 55-01/55-02 spalted top series.

 

[Texan]

Thanks, it looks great under stage lights.

 

[Gecko 5]

I decided to get out of the bass business to devote more time to my leather business
This just went up in the classifieds. Purchased from Basspraiser


This one goes on mid November

 

[Holdsg]

understand John/Geckco, a lizard's gotta do what a lizard's gotta do.

 

[MarkusBass]

Oh.
That is a nice

floor.

(has that joke been made before??

Ha! Actually...no!

...and I thought my floor was clean, pffft! Love the color! Oh the Bass? SWEET! Love me a white Lackie!

Thanks!! I'll post more pics of my floor later

 

[MarkusBass]

My first 4 string Lakland! Brand new 44-94 US Deluxe. Yeah...those necks. Holy shyt!

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Very nice!!

Just ordered my first ever Skyline! I had a 55-94 USA years ago which I had to sell and I am slowly rebuilding my stable. I have been wanting a P bass for months as there is something about that classic tone and look that works for me. However, I could never find in a stock Fender all the features I want-upgraded P pickup, additional J pickup, 1.5 nut and J-bass neck profile. Then I happened to mosey over to lakland.com and say the new 44-64 custom. I was hooked!!! All the above features plus a bound neck and MOP inlays which I love. I pulled the trigger that same day over at Sweetwater. I won't get it for a couple of weeks as they are on back order but I'll be sure to post some pics. I have played a BG PJ at Namm a couple of years ago and I know the tone will be similar to that, and therefore, awesome. I will look exactly like this as they have only released this model in black. Now if I could only get a gold anodized pickgaurd for it...

Nice choice! LOVE the look!

My US 44-64 from 2006. Every bit as nice as my 59 P. Stunning instruments.

That's a beauty!

I found a beautiful piece of spalted flames Maple and could not resist giving the 55-01 a knob makeover. The Bubinga/wenge was nice, but these kill.

Nice work, dude!

I decided to get out of the bass business to devote more time to my leather business
This just went up in the classifieds. Purchased from Basspraiser
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This one goes on mid November
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Gulp!

 

[engedi1]

I love my Skyline PJ too.
I have US hipshots and a d-tuner installed.
Strung with La Bella flatwounds.
Did the setup to my taste and it plays beautifully!
I normally just use it as a P but the J is useful for when you need that extra sparkle.

I noticed the 2nd batch of PJ's have matching black headstocks though. I think it might've been a mistake in the Skyline factory but looks good either way.

I would like to add the D-tuner as well. I too intend to use it as a P bass, as that is really my sound, but I love having the J pickup there to blend in when I need to cut. I wish mine came with matching headstock, but I am not planning on it. What is the difference with the US Hipshots?

 

[engedi1]

Check this out! Sweetwater is shipping out my Lakland hybrid P today, and much to my delighted surprised, they took some pics of it before they shipped and it has matching headstock. I am over the moon about it. Can't wait!
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[mark beem]

Check this out! Sweetwater is shipping out my Lakland hybrid P today, and much to my delighted surprised, they took some pics of it before they shipped and it has matching headstock. I am over the moon about it. Can't wait!
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Sweet!! Wish they offered it in a 5 string...