Lakland Owners Group #69

[Snakeman1066]

To quote a well known infamous pop diva..."Oops, I did it again!" added another Lakland to the stable...

 

[GregC]

The shim is the deal.
Although the 55-01 is considered a value model they still cost about the same as an american Fender or G&L.

That may have been true at one time, but not now. A new 55-01 runs $899, while the cheapest Fender MIA 5 string is $1599, and G&L fives appear to be similarly priced.

 

[jnslprd]

That may have been true at one time, but not now. A new 55-01 runs $899, while the cheapest Fender MIA 5 string is $1599, and G&L fives appear to be similarly priced.

Wow didn't realize you could get a new 55-01 for that price, thought they were a lot more.

 

[makaspar]

My special JO5. The previous owner had it routed for a preamp and side jack. It has an Aguilar preamp and Fender SCN pickups. I added the maple fretboard neck.

Nice maple fretboard!

Here's my 55-60 with a newly-swapped rosewood fretboard at a St. Paddy's Day gig...

 

[Tewest86]

Hi guys! Need ur help here. So I recently bought a Lakland Skyline DJ5 made in 2012. Just need help to identify if the pickups are the stock Lakland vintage ones because there isn't any visible markings or Lakland logo on the pups.

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Do stock Lakland pups come this way?

If you decide to sell these let me know.

 

[Eilif]

Sounds like a call to Carl is in order!

PM .me for his number

Speaking of Carl, Is he still operating part-time with Lakland and doing his work at the factory?

 

[Bassworship1]

To quote a well known infamous pop diva..."Oops, I did it again!" added another Lakland to the stable...


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Man your gear poor lol. I'm more impressed with the Bass amp gear you have.

 

[Bassfreakz]

If you decide to sell these let me know.

I'm sorry but I don't think I will sell these pickups. They sound great!! I just tried my DJ5 out with new DR high beams, sounds incredible and plays great for the price that I got it at.

 

[Bassfreakz]

Here's a quick recording of my Lakland DJ5. The pickups sound really good. Plenty of vintage jazz single coil goodness oozing from those pups. Recorded straight into an Apogee duet, through a noble di and FEA labs DE-CL.

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[MattLplaysBass]

Speaking of Carl, Is he still operating part-time with Lakland and doing his work at the factory?

I don't know all the intricacies of the Bass Doctor operation, but last time I was there, he was still in the basement. The Lakland CNC machine is down there too.

 

[Snakeman1066]

Man your gear poor lol. I'm more impressed with the Bass amp gear you have.

I'm 50 the kids are grown and gone...lol

 

[basspraiser]

Speaking of Carl, Is he still operating part-time with Lakland and doing his work at the factory?

Yes

 

[brashap]

Chisonic humbucker

Ya? You like it? What would you compare it to?
I was thinking that the dark star would brighten up the p/u placement since my original 73 Fender Tele is such a muddy monster (which I love) but want something a little more useable for most applications.

 

[brashap]

On another note, I just received my second hand Holoowbody 30. Pretty interesting bass. Any setup suggestions from those that have one?

 

[basspraiser]

Ya? You like it? What would you compare it to?
I was thinking that the dark star would brighten up the p/u placement since my original 73 Fender Tele is such a muddy monster (which I love) but want something a little more useable for most applications.

I have a Chisonic humbucker in my Packer Bass (5564) and love it....I can switch it between single and double coils....

I usually leave it is double coil all of the time...

I've never played a darkstar so I can't compare them...

 

[JEDI BASS]

The new owner of MOJO will be posting here soon guys. It's his first Lakland! He started off with a BIG BANG!!!

 

[Mookev2]

Hey, thanks for the introduction, Jedi Bass. Give me some time to take a pic and compose a cool post...

 

[JEDI BASS]

Hey, thanks for the introduction, Jedi Bass. Give me some time to take a pic and compose a cool post...

We're all bass geeks here, but we do love some nice pics!

 

[Eilif]

Hi! Long time US Hollowbody owner, first time poster....

I just placed an order for a Custom 44-51. It will have the pickup placed at the neck like a 70's Tele Bass. Trying to decide on a Novak recreation of the Fender Humbucker that came on those or a BiSonic/Dark Star. Any suggestions?

I'd go bisonic. I have a DS in that position in my frankenbass and it sounds great.

If you're worried about hum go with a chisonic humbucker but make sure you have a switch so you can have the single coil too.

 

[basspraiser]

Hey, thanks for the introduction, Jedi Bass. Give me some time to take a pic and compose a cool post...

Congrats! You've got a very unique and desirable bass there!

Welcome to the family.... And our addiction.

Peace

Doug