Did something similar on my 44-01, except 2 were stacked in addition to the 1 mini.
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Skyline? I had the jazz version of this, same color and neck I think. I would love to hear the neck pickup. I bet you get some nice deep tones from this!
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It’s surprisingly articulate. It might be the voicing of the Chi Sonics as they are made to have a defined upper mid range, but they sit really well in the mix. I was worried it’d get lost because it is warm but it punches right through. I have flats on it and it is still articulate enough to do chords.
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It’s a Skyline Duck Dunn. They made them I. This color as a limited run a few years back.
In January, I traded my Skyline Duck Dunn for a Skyline Decade straight across. I never played the Duck and thought I'd be ok with the Decade. Now it's June and I can't seem to get a feel for the Decade. My other 2 basses are G&Ls and I've got a bug to get another one (LB-100).
I played the Decade at practice last week (albeit with a pick, and I'm not a pick player) and couldn't get a good feel for it then either. I don't know if it's a mental thing or what, but someone tell me why it is I can't seem to bond with this bass (or the Duck, for that matter).
I have practice again tonight and I probably won't bring the Dec along, but my L1K instead. I just don't know... I keep looking at it as means to another bass.
I played the Decade at practice last week (albeit with a pick, and I'm not a pick player) and couldn't get a good feel for it then either. I don't know if it's a mental thing or what, but someone tell me why it is I can't seem to bond with this bass (or the Duck, for that matter).
I have practice again tonight and I probably won't bring the Dec along, but my L1K instead. I just don't know... I keep looking at it as means to another bass.
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I couldn’t get with the decade either. I scooped out all of the mid range. That helped balance it out because they’re mid range-y by nature, but I still just couldn’t get with it.
And the Decade hangs weird due to its odd shape. I too bought and sold one.
As for the Duck... unless you’re like me and can’t stand the sound of a single pickup split P equipped P bass, you should love it! I loved everything about mine except the sound. I should have had it routed for a jazz pickup at the bridge. I’d probably still have it.
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Interesting. I have a replacement pot OTW and I'll report back once it's installed.
This was my Lakland exchange:
Is this a common occurrence?
"No, although we get similar complaints every once in a great while."
Would replacing the volume pot change the situation?
"Most likely."
If so, are they available or can you direct me to the correct brand, model, value, etc.?
"We offer direct replacements for $15, which includes shipping."
So, I thought I'd give it a shot.
INSANE price for JO SN 1 !! And, it's autographed? Is that truly JO's signature on the back or a fake?
Either way, I've seen many run of the mill JOs sell for way more.
There’s a scratch on the back of the neck at the 4th fret and a chip on the bottom - nice score for someone.
I fell out of love with my 44-01 for about a year. I stuck to playing a very cheap Ibanez Gsr180 during that time. My teacher asked to see it and had a go. I lived the sound when he played it. Now I’ve started exploring the EQ again I love it. Still hate the weight though, which is what the Ibanez has, that and a really nice thin neck. Maybe what I need is a 44-64 custom PJ, which I hear are really light.
Hi y’all, I’m looking at a couple of 55-94s right now...one from 1997 and one from 2015. Any strong opinions on either one? After diving into the threads a bit, I’m sure either will be great, but thought I’d ask. Seems the consensus is that the Lakland pickups may be perceived as slightly more aggressive sounding than the Barts? Thanks.
I can only attest that IMO the fit, feel and quality of the newer instruments are every bit as good as the older ones.
I have both Bart's and the LH3
The LH3 is brighter....
You can't go wrong either way...
Can you play them to hear the difference?
I'm sure you'll like either
I have both Bartolini and Lakland on 55-94s. The Barts seem to get more range of bass gain with the bass knob. Too much for me to use but some may like that. The pots and switch are a bit smoother and more solid feeling on the Bart system but when selecting the MM pickup the volume goes up. So I end up needing to remember to adjust the volume. The Lakland volume stays pretty much the same when switching pickups.
So overall the Lakland is easier to use and slightly more open aggressive tone. The Barts can get some deeper bass and the physical feel of the controls is more solid. Keep in mind this is a sample comparison of one each so others may differ.
