Searching the interwebz for pics now, but leaning towards Oly White. Trans White or Trans Blonde also in the running. Just not sure if a Trans color will work on an Alder body.
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It honestly won’t. Alder has boring grain that’s barely visible under trans white or blonde. Alder works fine under a burst though, cause the burst is the main eye catcher. If someone wants visible grain under their white, blonde, or burst, they get ash or some other boldly grained wood.
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I understand that there are a lot of folks out there that dig the whole relic vibe. Nash and the Fender Custom Shop are masters in all manner
of antiquing and aging techniques. It’s a kind of reverse restoration process, where any look is possible and takes hours, weeks and sometime months
to accomplish. Fender does this because there are nearly 75 years of production on their basses and guitars, plus the natural deterioration of nitrocellulose
finishes, creating unusual checking and flaking patterns within the finish. I never got the same aesthetic from Lakland basses, that made their mark with quilted and
flame maple tops, beautiful transparent finishes that set of those hardwood grain and modern finishes. Just my take.
I understand that there are a lot of folks out there that dig the whole relic vibe. Nash and the Fender Custom Shop are masters in all manner
of antiquing and aging techniques. It’s a kind of reverse restoration process, where any look is possible and takes hours, weeks and sometime months
to accomplish. Fender does this because there are nearly 75 years of production on their basses and guitars, plus the natural deterioration of nitrocellulose
finishes, creating unusual checking and flaking patterns within the finish. I never got the same aesthetic from Lakland basses, that made their mark with quilted and
flame maple tops, beautiful transparent finishes that set of those hardwood grain and modern finishes. Just my take.
I like relics but I agree that I don't think they work as well for Laklands. Because I associate Lakland with poly finishes I expect them to age differently. And that bridge oxidation is way over the top. Nice color though.
As far as the licensed Hipshots they are (IMO) just as nice as the USA stuff and in some ways a little better. I have zero problem with them on a high end bass.
As far as the licensed Hipshots they are (IMO) just as nice as the USA stuff and in some ways a little better. I have zero problem with them on a high end bass.
The only kind of aged Lākland for me… the real deal. 
I should say, I’ve grown to like many relic’d basses. I just think they ought to look like actual old basses that already exist. If a bass brand started in the 2000s or we’re never painted in nitro, it’s not appealing.
I should say, I’ve grown to like many relic’d basses. I just think they ought to look like actual old basses that already exist. If a bass brand started in the 2000s or we’re never painted in nitro, it’s not appealing.
Man I wish someone would figure out a way to produce these older knobs. Lakland doesn't have them that's for sure. I'm just not fond of the newer
knobs.
The only kind of aged Lākland for me… the real deal.
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I should say, I’ve grown to like many relic’d basses. I just think they ought to look like actual old basses that already exist. If a bass brand started in the 2000s or we’re never painted in nitro, it’s not appealing.
That makes more sense to me, than trying to make them look like aged Fender's. If you look back at the pictures I posted on the previous page, you can see signs of oxidation on the bridge of the lined fretless 55/94 I have
and aging on the Maple neck of my fretted 55/94. If my bridge were as trashed as the on on the Sweetwater example, I'd be replacing it in short order. Worn bridge saddles and posts can be a real PITA. Once again, Just my take.
Yeah that bridge looks like it was recovered from a flooded home. Not a fan!
Thanks, it’s going to Pat Wilkins. I’ll likely go with Oly White but Sonice Blue or Daphne Blue are still in consideration.
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I like the idea of relic basses. I like to think of a bass as a tool. A way to plie a trade to create value. My bass has thousands of hours of play time, practice and gigs. Although I am the original owner, many people's hands have touched it. It has paid me back more times than I can count. The relic is real.
The reality is, I really appreciate Lakland basses. So any picture of a Lakland gets my attention, pristine or relic. I do, however agree, the bridge on the Sonic Blue 5594 was a bit over the top...
The reality is, I really appreciate Lakland basses. So any picture of a Lakland gets my attention, pristine or relic. I do, however agree, the bridge on the Sonic Blue 5594 was a bit over the top...
Very good words to live by, I certainly think of myself as a link in a chain as a caretaker, with any instrument. People have played it before me and I will pass it on for others to play after me. I'm simply the musician of this time and moment that gets to use it for a while. So I do feel the responsibility to keep it in as good a shape as necessary to play music on it. Cosmetically, I like to keep the finish and hardware as pristine as possible, while others may not care to worry about that. It's a matter of perspective in what you value, Just my take.
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Figured this would be the best place to ask, does anybody know what kind of potentiometer is used for the blend in the 44-02?
There was some faulty wiring and I plan on replacing this pot due to some soldering issues. All I know about the potentiometer is that it is a 5k potentiometer, any other information helps if you happen to know. I'm also going to fix the switch for the pickup selector but that seems to be just an ON-ON-ON DPDT switch which is fairly straightforward. Thanks.
There was some faulty wiring and I plan on replacing this pot due to some soldering issues. All I know about the potentiometer is that it is a 5k potentiometer, any other information helps if you happen to know. I'm also going to fix the switch for the pickup selector but that seems to be just an ON-ON-ON DPDT switch which is fairly straightforward. Thanks.
I had another interesting thought. With Fenders and Gibsons there is a almost 70 years plus of building basses, so there are going to be
lots of instruments in varying levels of condition. Relics will be commonplace, so owners and buyers like them. Lakland’s have only been with us since 1994
so there isn’t that expectation. Just my take .
lots of instruments in varying levels of condition. Relics will be commonplace, so owners and buyers like them. Lakland’s have only been with us since 1994
so there isn’t that expectation. Just my take .
Yes. That's what I meant when I said "I just think they ought to look like actual old basses that already exist."
The one thing you’ll need to know is the year your Bass was built, as there are two different preamps, the original Bartolini and the LH3 they use now. I would assume the pots are different depending on which preamp you have. I’d just email Lakland, as I’m sure they have some nocking around or if they don’t, they can tell you which one to buy.
