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Lakland Owners Group #69

#12,141
MaxSpinrun said:
You are right. That is a very cool and unique bass!
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Thanks! It’s been a very VERY good bass for me. I’ve made quite a bit of scratch with it and played it on lotsalotsa gigs. (It’s been played for a reason!) But, it’s time.

I will admit the price is on the high side. But it’s got serious upgrades and it’s got some sentimental value, too. It may come down a little if it doesn’t move.

Back on the subject: My current #1 is a MIK 44-02. Dang thing is sweet! Pretty light, too, at about 8.3-ish pounds.
 
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JEDI BASS said:
I have played a few neck-thru 34" 5ers, with multi-laminate necks, that had decent B strings. I've also played some 35" scale neck-thru multi lams that had a tighter feeling B (same string and diameter) than my Lakland 5ers. My experience is that Lakland necks have a smidge more flex than neck-thru multi lams.... they're not as stiff. This can have an affect on the perceived tightness of the B, and how low you can get your action before string buzz gets out of control. I still prefer Lakland 5 string basses over all other brands. But, I would not want a 34" Lakland 5er, unless it was E - C. Also, If I ever get a Carlo 5 string, it will have a multi lam neck. Carl says he has a slab of some exotic (I can't remember the name) that he absolutely cannot get to flex.
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I hear you.....the clearest B string I ever played (by a country mile) was a Dingwall 37 incher, and it also had the most even string to string tension....but .......my fretting hand didn't like the stretch all that much....for that matter it notices the difference between 34" and 35" stretch in the 1st through 4th positions and I am way more comfy/ at ease with a 34" scale.....I am not talking about reach towards the nut, but rather fretting hand stretch down low......I am perfectly happy with a good 34" B string.....I am a hobbyist, but most pros I see playing 5ers are playing 34" Fender, MM and Sadowsky B strings with pretty fine results, near as I can tell :-) I want the Lakland quality, body shape, neck profile and nut width in a 34" 5er and am delighted they decided to offer it as an option.
 
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lomo said:
I hear you.....the clearest B string I ever played (by a country mile) was a Dingwall 37 incher, and it also had the most even string to string tension....but .......my fretting hand didn't like the stretch all that much....for that matter it notices the difference between 34" and 35" stretch in the 1st through 4th positions and I am way more comfy/ at ease with a 34" scale.....I am not talking about reach towards the nut, but rather fretting hand stretch down low......I am perfectly happy with a good 34" B string.....I am a hobbyist, but most pros I see playing 5ers are playing 34" Fender, MM and Sadowsky B strings with pretty fine results, near as I can tell :) I want the Lakland quality, body shape, neck profile and nut width in a 34" 5er and am delighted they decided to offer it as an option.
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It is very wise of them to give players what they want!
 
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