Lakland Owners Group #69

[basspraiser]

I had them put the Chi-Sonics on my Skyline DJ-4 and I really dig those.

When I got my Skyline 44-64 Custom (P/J) I loved the bass, but the pups sounded sorta ho-hum so I tried some EMG GZRs and I am very pleased.

CHI sonics are really great pickups!!

 

[Texan]

Little question: I have this 44-64 Skyline which is super fantastic concerning playability and build quality. No complaints there. The only thing I dislike a little bit is the sound. It's not bad, but it's a bit...erm...boring. My '72 Fender is way more dynamic and powerful. I think that's a Hanson pickup thing, so I'm looking for a replacement. I need something fat and dynamic. Do I install a Fralin like Lakland used to in the old days, or a Fender CS, or something even better? Lollar? SD?

The Aguilar PBass pickups are probably the best I've played for vintage tone. The Duncan SPB1 is a close second. I have the Duncan's in my Lakland Duck Dunn and the Aguilars in a 64 clone, and I have to say that the 64 clone gets played more because of the sound.

 

[OnederTone]

I just dropped Aggie Super Doubles in my 55-01. OH MAH GAWD. Huge.

 

[mark beem]

I just dropped Aggie Super Doubles in my 55-01. OH MAH GAWD. Huge.

Are these direct drop ins? I'm really not digging the Barts I have in my 55-01 any more.

 

[Texan]

I just dropped Aggie Super Doubles in my 55-01. OH MAH GAWD. Huge.

Which preamp are you using? I have the Bart NTMB in mine and just installed ChiSonics a couple of weeks ago and did a comparison with the MK1's. I have to say that the difference is not as drastic as I thought it would be. I thought the difference would be huge based on the ChiSonics that I put in my JO vs the stock Laklands. I've been very curious about the Aggies given how impressed I am with the PBass pickups.

 

[OnederTone]

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Are these direct drop ins? I'm really not digging the Barts I have in my 55-01 any more.

they have 2 sizes, one is... It's slightly thinner than the Stock pu's

 

[OnederTone]

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Which preamp are you using? I have the Bart NTMB in mine and just installed ChiSonics a couple of weeks ago and did a comparison with the MK1's. I have to say that the difference is not as drastic as I thought it would be. I thought the difference would be huge based on the ChiSonics that I put in my JO vs the stock Laklands. I've been very curious about the Aggies given how impressed I am with the PBass pickups.

Aguilar... OBP-3... It's awesome

 

[deepestend]

I've said it before, but the nordstrand three band with chisonics sounds very natural and full. I installed it in my hollowbody and love it.

 

[Double E]

More Aggie love here... now that I have been playing my DCB equipped 55-60 for a while I am really impressed by the tone I am getting with these beasts.

Reposting the picture just because:

 

[Double E]

Got in at about 3:15 AM this morning after a rocking Friday gig and found a set of D'Addario XL's on the counter.

Me: Cool, a set of strings!

Wife: Yeah, they came in the mail today.

Me: Hmph... I didn't order any strings.

Wife: Want to know who sent them? (digs in trash can for package)... What is "Lakland Owners Group"?

Me: It's an awesome website that gives people strings when they least expect it. BooYa!

 

[nervous]

Got in at about 3:15 AM this morning after a rocking Friday gig and found a set of D'Addario XL's on the counter.

Me: Cool, a set of strings!

Wife: Yeah, they came in the mail today.

Me: Hmph... I didn't order any strings.

Wife: Want to know who sent them? (digs in trash can for package)... What is "Lakland Owners Group"?

Me: It's an awesome website that gives people strings when they least expect it. BooYa!

Oh yeah, had the same experience a couple months ago. Great surprise.

 

[TedH]

Good news and bad news.

Bad news is my 55-94 won't ship for another 2-3 weeks as the shop is extremely busy, especially with all the Sweetwater orders for the new Classic series.
Good news is Leo demonstrated outstanding customer service by ringing me direct to tell me about the delay (originally a December delivery), and gave me a very nice goodwill gesture, which I greatly appreciate. I'll have it in time for my next gig in late Feb, so all good there.

But the waiting....

 

[Holdsg]

the waiting is the hardest part...I've heard that somewheres

 

[worship_mud]

so, i finally got myself my first ever 5string bass, a lovely 55-94 from '02, joining my 4-94 which by chance is also a '02 model... both with bartolinis, which i really dig (but this seems to be the minority vote, obviously)

and now give me my number!

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[Holdsg]

some folks like the Barts, some not so much. it's good to have options

 

[mikkoantt]

Hi guys. This is now mine. Just played rehearsals today and sound was warmest and biggest ever. Was thinkin' to put roundwounds to it, but flats were just wonderfull. Yes and may I have a number please?
- Mikko

 

[Holdsg]

Welcome, flats just "belong" on hobos, don't touch 'em.
and you start a conversation (PM) with basspraiser for a number

 

[overbybr]

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The BEM on those is killer!

 

[ShowKing]

For the 4 string guys out there:
Do you guys use just regular long scale strings to go through body?
No issues with length?

I know with the 5 strings, the length needs to be correct so I was curious if most long scale strings are fine for through body on the 4 strings.

 

[mark beem]

Contacted Mr. Lopez. Going to be sending in my 55-01 and have a fretless neck installed.