Lakland Owners Group #69

[Double E]

Do the 55-01's come with Dunlop strap locks?

Thanks

Shaun

I don't think so...

 

[overbybr]

^ Unless you find one used and somebody put them on

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Hey guys! New owner of a used Skyline DJ4 here and so far I'm loving the feel and tones I get out of this bass but I have one issue.
Dead Spots!
I have dead spots at the 5th fret on the G and 9th on the D strings. I tried a new set of strings as well as doing some minor adjustments to the trussrod and the saddles but they still persist.
I'm still within my return window so that is an option but I just wanted to reach out to you fellas here because I really like this bass and I want to keep it but those dead spots are killing me.

So far my options are:
1. Sent it to a luthier but theres no guarantee that he will be able to completely solve my problem right?
2. Buy a fatfinger but those are an eyesore on such a beautiful bass
3. Learn to love the quirks of the bass and play around the dead spots.
4. Return it and keep looking for the perfect bass.

this is my first experience with Laklands and 34" scale basses in general so what do you experienced Lakland owners suggest?

I would also recommend returning it, or exchanging it. they aren't THAT rare, so you can get a better one...

 

[ODDBALL]

Please keep us posted on where you buy, how your experience was and POST PICTURES!

Ok, all Lakland owners.... I finally got my brand new 55-01 in Vintage Creme with Maple Board. I had Lakland install a black guard. Carl Pedigo from Lakland also did a full setup on the bass and all the work.

Pictures!!!!

Thanks

Shaun

 

[overbybr]

Congrats!! She's a looker!

 

[mark beem]

Very nice!!!

 

[ODDBALL]

And the best part is Carl Pedigo put his hands on my bass to make sure it was 100%.

Shaun

 

[Double E]

And the best part is Carl Pedigo put his hands on my bass to make sure it was 100%.

Shaun

I am glad this one worked out for you after the snag with the Spalted 55-01.

 

[ODDBALL]

I am glad this one worked out for you after the snag with the Spalted 55-01.

It worked out so awesome for me. I'm very happy.

 

[nismaniac]

And the best part is Carl Pedigo put his hands on my bass to make sure it was 100%.

Shaun

So Carl still works in the Lakland shop??? If so, I may need to send him my DJ5

 

[ODDBALL]

So Carl still works in the Lakland shop??? If so, I may need to send him my DJ5

I was told by Brian that he had worked on my bass. Maybe he was in that day..... It worked out for me.

Shaun

 

[Holdsg]

last I knew (Doude can confirm) Carl's shop is essentially co-located at Lakland. Not necessarily "in the same shop" but the same building.

 

[GregC]

last I knew (Doude can confirm) Carl's shop is essentially co-located at Lakland. Not necessarily "in the same shop" but the same building.

Kind of in the same shop, Gary. Carl works one floor down from Lakland's main space, in the same room where their CNC machine is. And he still does some work for Lakland in addition to his own builds and repair work.

 

[ashtray]

Oh - forgot to add that I picked up this beauty recently: 44-01. Plays like a Lakland!

 

[overbybr]

That's a really pretty top, especially for a skyline. It highlights one reason why they're such great basses!

 

[nismaniac]

Kind of in the same shop, Gary. Carl works one floor down from Lakland's main space, in the same room where their CNC machine is. And he still does some work for Lakland in addition to his own builds and repair work.

OK cool, good to know

 

[TedH]

The XL's are only available in medium gauge. Is there any way you can confirm which you have used?

Here's the image from the Bass Strings Online site. I just wonder if the XL's are for 35" scale...or, if not, what are they for?

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XL's, top loaded on my 55-94. Work great.

 

[mark beem]

From rehearsals yesterday with Green Star Relief Station.

 

[overbybr]

How do you like your Accoustic rig? Any comparisons to more common rigs?

 

[mark beem]

How do you like your Accoustic rig? Any comparisons to more common rigs?

It's not mine. It's the "community rig" at my local GC. Personally, I hate it.