Lakland Owners Group #69

[JEDI BASS]

Whats your action like at the 12th fret? My neck is basically straight. This is a little more than a sheet of copy paper but definitely less than a flimsy business card in terms of relief.

I'm at work and can't measure. But, I would start by loosening the strings until they are floppy and then tighten the truss rod a quarter turn at a time until the neck is all the way straight (zero relief) when tuned to pitch. Check the playability like that, and back off the truss a smidge if needed.

 

[cxcxcx]

Whats your action like at the 12th fret? My neck is basically straight. This is a little more than a sheet of copy paper but definitely less than a flimsy business card in terms of relief.

My Laklands have Lakland factory specs. On four string, about 2 business cards of relief, measured exactly how I showed you above, and about 5/64” from the bottom of the string to the top of the 12 fret on the G, and about 3/32” from the bottom of the string to the top of the 12th fret on the E. The A and D fall in between those heights, the D a little higher than the G, the A a little higher than the D, transitioning smoothly from G to E. The bass should fall into this setup with no effort or problem at all. If it doesn’t there’s something way off.

 

[madjazzbass]

Not really. it’s a less expensive version of the 55-94 The differences are that your color options are limited, it’s an alder body which is a bit heavier, and fewer fretboard options. It’s a 55-14 not 15 I got the suffix number wrong.

Thanks ... but the 55-94 has a different pickup configuration (MM/J) as opposed to the two ?soapbar pups on the 55-01. I'm confused

 

[Ric Vice]

Thanks ... but the 55-94 has a different pickup configuration (MM/J) as opposed to the two ?soapbar pups on the 55-01. I'm confused

Yes, the 55-01 has two identical Bartolini soap bar pickups while the 55-02 has the same pickups and preamp as the 55-94. I’ve never seen a 55-02

with the Bartolini 55-94 Music Man/Jazz pickup configuration. Apparently their were some early 55-02’s built before the merger with Hanson Guitars and the

new pickup system.

 

[Yummy Notes]

I am in Chicago burbs and could easily get there.

If I were in your position, I would ask Lakland, if they could check it out and set it up for me.

 

[Johnny Alien]

It's a bolt on neck. It's not the first time I have seen that on a bolt on neck. Shim the back of the neck pocket to bring that heel end up and you will be fine. You will likely need to bring the saddles up a notch afterwards and the action will be more consistent down the fretboard.

 

[sj_bass]

New strings as of a few weeks ago. They are in the nut, but the nut does seem maybe a little high?

It looks like you may want to try a shim on the neck. It’s an easy thing to do, and it looks like the best way to get your bridge back in the game.

 

[3bc]

Anyone have Carl's contact info or have talked to him recently? His website seems to be down. Not sure I want to shim my own neck...

 

[spufman]

A quality full shim is not an easy thing to make. Best to start with a Stewmac blank and shape to fit. My 4-94 has a perfect angle, happily.

 

[saltymonkey]

Anyone have Carl's contact info or have talked to him recently? His website seems to be down. Not sure I want to shim my own neck...

Why not just contact Lakland? I'm sure they will take care of you, whether Carl does it or someone else there.

 

[Luke the Fluke]

A quality full shim is not an easy thing to make.

I've found a British rail train ticket and a pair of scissors is normally a good place to start... maybe not "quality full" but it got you there and it will get you there...


If I were @jedibass I would take it back to the shop to get sorted. It doesn't look right!

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Anyone have Carl's contact info or have talked to him recently? His website seems to be down. Not sure I want to shim my own neck...

I sent you a pm

 

[basspraiser]

I sent you a pm

Same here

 

[3bc]

I hit the back of my neck with a little bit of orange oil, rubbed on with an old t shirt. waiting a minute. did it again and then rubbed off the excess. I was a bit reserved about whether that would actually "clean" it and get off my dried human oil/sweat/funk, of which there was not a lot but a little bit in certain places.

Clean as a whistle and smooth as a baby's but. no 0000 necessary.

 

[markn]

I hit the back of my neck with a little bit of orange oil, rubbed on with an old t shirt. waiting a minute. did it again and then rubbed off the excess. I was a bit reserved about whether that would actually "clean" it and get off my dried human oil/sweat/funk, of which there was not a lot but a little bit in certain places.

Clean as a whistle and smooth as a baby's but. no 0000 necessary.

I did the same on my 55-94. I got it cleaned-up but I wonder should I apply some wax after orange oil treatment? The waxes recommended by Lakland are not available here at Europe.

 

[3bc]

I think the wax might be nice to do every so often. I had a skyline that comes with a coated finish on the neck that I sanded off. After that I did the tru oil, gun stock wax and sand routine. It was amazingly smooth. Just as smooth as my 44-94 when I got it brand new.

I would say that the 44-94 neck feels as good as new right now, and is stable as can be. I haven’t noticed any deterioration after 2 years of not waxing. I might wax it next time I do new strings. I’ve got a lesson next week I’m practicing hard for, so I don’t want to be out a couple extra days without the bass, as I only have the one right now.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Dang...

Lakland Delux #3 5 string 34” $4599 | The Lowend Bass Shop

 

[3bc]

Dang...

Lakland Delux #3 5 string 34” $4599 | The Lowend Bass Shop

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purdy, but i didn't realize "vintage" lakland's had an escalated resale value?

 

[JEDI BASS]

purdy, but i didn't realize "vintage" lakland's had an escalated resale value?

They most definitely do!

 

[Holdsg]

Low End shop notorious for high prices. Just sayin.