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They still do it! Markus has one on the way (mentioned a few posts above), I just got one before Christmas last year. I ended up scoring what I'm assuming is a Dan era SS decade...the serial is a different format than the one I got last year.
Pat said that he was using a new paint for his 'satin black' - much to my surprise and delight it is flat black. Reminds me more of Rat Rod Black or Blitz Black - love it.
Yes, the deck got a facelift - gone is the old battered wood, replaced by Trex for the decking and an aluminum and glass rail.
Thanks G. I actually am quite astounded at how much this bass sounds like the Sadowsky prototype I had, which was the intent. The only thing I didn't bargain for, but am quite happy with, is the mid-frequency push/pull that switches between 1khz and 400hz on the Nordstrand pre - nice little sonic treat.
Overall, I would define the tone as quite deep and throaty, very forward. I had to turn the gain micro trim pot down a tad as it was quite hot.
Yeah... Really love that man!
Pat painted my shortscale Tele bass the same way in flat sonicish blue. Really cool and it's a thinner finish so the wood can do its thang.
Not if all your pictures are taken in the same spot (e.g. The corner of the deck). If Markus change his floor to Maple or Pine, EVERYONE would notice, and probably riot
Well I think it certainly "frames" the basses better than that faded salmon color that used to be there. But, yes, it also extends the feeling of the outdoors inside more and doesn't feel like I'm in jail.
Ha! Pine is too soft! I like my floors like my coffee, wine, and beer...dark.
I have been playing BG & DB in one of my bands, a 17-piece swing big band (Metro Jazz Club) for around 5 years. I have several basses, and bring different ones pretty much every rehearsal. Last night I brought my Lakland DJ5. After a few tunes the director said that bass sounds good! I have NEVER had THIS HAPPEN! Of course it does. Cudos to Lakland for making a bass even a non-bass playing band director will notice!
Good article on Bob Glaub on no treble: Stories Behind the Song: Bob Glaub
Even has a photo of him playing a Lakland
Even has a photo of him playing a Lakland
Folks - I'm looking at picking up a 44-94 featuring the LH3 and Lakland pickups that's being offered for sale in the Classified section. I own a '97 4-94 that I absolutely love, and that has become my go to bass, with Bart electronics and pickups, a rosewood board, ash body and quilt maple top.
My 4-94 is a very throaty sounding bass (I tend to use the bridge pickup, with the coil tap in the forward position, bass/mids maxed, treble at 3/4, pan all the way to the bridge pickup, and volume depending on situation). I love the tone this way, but I also will use the other available Fender/Musicman type tones if needed.
My questions are these ....
Is there a huge difference between the Lakland pre and the Bartolini pre? If so, what are those difference, in tone, adjustability, convenience, etc.?
Are there a lot of differences between the Lakland pickups and the Bart pickups?
Neck - my 4-94 has the best neck I've ever played. What about the 44-94? Thick, thin, satin finish/gloss, fast/slow, etc. How do you like it, and why?
Any and all responses are appreciated.
Alan
My 4-94 is a very throaty sounding bass (I tend to use the bridge pickup, with the coil tap in the forward position, bass/mids maxed, treble at 3/4, pan all the way to the bridge pickup, and volume depending on situation). I love the tone this way, but I also will use the other available Fender/Musicman type tones if needed.
My questions are these ....
Is there a huge difference between the Lakland pre and the Bartolini pre? If so, what are those difference, in tone, adjustability, convenience, etc.?
Are there a lot of differences between the Lakland pickups and the Bart pickups?
Neck - my 4-94 has the best neck I've ever played. What about the 44-94? Thick, thin, satin finish/gloss, fast/slow, etc. How do you like it, and why?
Any and all responses are appreciated.
Alan
I can't really chime in on the Bart setup as a basis of comparison, but the LH3/Hanson combo is quite versatile with good clarity and headroom. You can set all the controls as you currently do on the 44-94. I often switch things around to get a more P or J sounding tone, but also solo the bridge with the coil tap in various positions depending on the amount of growl and bark I want.
As far as the neck goes, IME, there really isn't a discernible difference between a 4-94 neck and a 44-94 neck other than the subtle variations you would find from any manufacturer of a particular line of basses.
And if it's the bass I'm thinking of that you're looking at, it's a beauty and the seller is a great guy to do business with
As far as the neck goes, IME, there really isn't a discernible difference between a 4-94 neck and a 44-94 neck other than the subtle variations you would find from any manufacturer of a particular line of basses.
And if it's the bass I'm thinking of that you're looking at, it's a beauty and the seller is a great guy to do business with
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