Lakland Owners Group #69

[diglo]

On my way to NAMM.

 

[Black Bart]

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[Black Bart]

GrumblegrumblegrumbleCUSTOMgrumble...

I think Imma need a full run-down on the Doude's current lineup.

Well I know he picked up a 5 string Scheff and he does have a Hobo in the classifieds, if someone hasn't snatched it up. Then there is "White Lightning" and... oh, I can't remember them all, he'll have to give us all the run down since January.

 

[Holdsg]

On my way to NAMM.

have fun in the candy store

 

[basspraiser]

LOL - I'm confused too. What do you mean by "Non-AC"?

In the meantime, I'll restate my position: I like the ergonomics, comfort, and playability of a Fender Jazz type bass. Especially the downsized ones like the DJ4 (Or I imagine the Sadowsky Will Lee. Someday..) Over the years, I've had a few different J type basses. I find the pickup locations very comfortable and flexible for anchoring my thumb for fingerstyle. The problem for me with Jazz basses is that I have a hard time getting tones that work for me in a band situation. The Jazz bass (single coil?) sounds that I can get that will cut through the mix are generally not sounds that work for most of the music I'm playing. While I love a great "barky" Jaco-esque bridge pickup sound, it just doesn't really fit for me. Same with a Geddy tone.

(Side note: The Dark Star, while currently my favorite sounding pickup, is the least comfortable for right hand position for me, due to that rounded surround as anchor the point. My right hand often cramps up at the base of my thumb when playing the DS Sea Monster for songs with fast tempo ostinato type basslines.)

Well....when we designed this (was SUPPOSED to be the "first LOG bass")....we told Dan we wanted "the DJ Adam Clayton plays"....he said we could NOT even refer to it as a "Clayton" bass or an "AC" bass due to potentially having issues since Dan did not have an artist's agreement with AC and there was some dust flying between AC and lakland at the time....so it became known affectionally amongst us as the "NON-AC DJ"...

I personally find the P pickup easier to use as a thumb rest...however, I DO find the neck J pick up (especiallythe wider Chisonic case) to be OK. My Js have no issues cutting through what we play...BUT that being said, the P has more "presence"....

 

[basspraiser]

Thanks man. I Played it with a little Motown/Funk band I sit in with sometimes and it killed. While it doesn't really do the Jamerson thing at all, it still cops a lot of great tones and made for some sweet sounding bass solos (including a slap one.. gasp!!!). Its a little heavy, but the way I wear my strap it was very comfortable and I played it all night and got plenty of compliments on its appearance.

 

[basspraiser]

GrumblegrumblegrumbleCUSTOMgrumble...

I think Imma need a full run-down on the Doude's current lineup.

Ha ha!!!!! GREAT to see you Jess!!!!

your favorite word has been used ALOT lately!

Here you go:

 

[basspraiser]

On my way to NAMM.

yahoo! enjoy it!

lucky!

Get some pictures and post them!

 

[BigDBass]

Ha ha!!!!! GREAT to see you Jess!!!!

your favorite word has been used ALOT lately!

Here you go:

OMG. My wife needs to see this post so she lays off of my addiction.

 

[BigDBass]

Well....when we designed this (was SUPPOSED to be the "first LOG bass")....we told Dan we wanted "the DJ Adam Clayton plays"....he said we could NOT even refer to it as a "Clayton" bass or an "AC" bass due to potentially having issues since Dan did not have an artist's agreement with AC and there was some dust flying between AC and lakland at the time....so it became known affectionally amongst us as the "NON-AC DJ"...

I personally find the P pickup easier to use as a thumb rest...however, I DO find the neck J pick up (especiallythe wider Chisonic case) to be OK. My Js have no issues cutting through what we play...BUT that being said, the P has more "presence"....

Thanks Doude or should I say Professor Lakland.

 

[lomo]

The Scheff 5 is the one I'd love to try.......

 

[basspraiser]

Thanks Doude or should I say Professor Lakland.

Ha ha....not so much anymore...but PAST history....[emoji4]

 

[basspraiser]

OMG. My wife needs to see this post so she lays off of my addiction.

Glad I can be your foil!

Frankie us borrowing black beauty for a gig at the horseshoe casino this weekend!

 

[basspraiser]

The Scheff 5 is the one I'd love to try.......

It's a keeper...tough to find!

 

[morebassbaby]

Ha ha!!!!! GREAT to see you Jess!!!!

your favorite word has been used ALOT lately!

Here you go:

I always forget how magnificent your collection really is until I revisit the pictures!

.....That being said, I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

 

[basspraiser]

I always forget how magnificent your collection really is until I revisit the pictures!

.....That being said, I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

Thank you and I am sorry?

You are "local" so trying any of these is a possibility IF you let me play the tri-chi beast! [emoji4]

Maybe at the Lakie gtg on October....

 

[GregC]

Ha ha!!!!! GREAT to see you Jess!!!!

your favorite word has been used ALOT lately!

Here you go:

Good grief, even I didn't realize you were up to 14! Don't recall seeing that white one before. Killer collection.

 

[Texan]

So, shall we schedule an intervention at Doug's place tonight around 8pm?

 

[BigDBass]

Glad I can be your foil!

Frankie us borrowing black beauty for a gig at the horseshoe casino this weekend!

I've never actually heard Frank play. I sort of don't want to. Knowing some of his history, and his vibe, I think I would be quite discouraged!

 

[basspraiser]

I've never actually heard Frank play. I sort of don't want to. Knowing some of his history, and his vibe, I think I would be quite discouraged!

Sobering is an understatement......