Lakland Owners Group #69

[TedH]

Time for another rousing round of “what flatwound to use”. My flood replacement 44-64 is being built and I’m looking at strings due to boredom and commercials during the Villanova game.

I used Sadowsky blue labels and was always happy with them. They now cost $70 due to the shift to Warwick. Any suggestions for a Sadowsky Blue-like flat?

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

I have Ernie Ball Cobalt flats on my 44-64 Custom Fretless and DJ-4 that I like. Not sure how they compare to Sadowsky but they have a nice flex and sound close to a roundwound.

 

[Joeykun]

Wow! What color is that?

Jazzberry Jam

 

[Ric Vice]

I have Ernie Ball Cobalt flats on my 44-64 Custom Fretless and DJ-4 that I like. Not sure how they compare to Sadowsky but they have a nice flex and sound close to a roundwound.

I second that opinion their as close as you’ll get to a Round Wound Sound with a Flat Wound Feel. By comparison, actually ther isn’t any comparison Sadowsky’s are stiffer and mellow

 

[TedH]

I second that opinion their as close as you’ll get to a Round Wound Sound with a Flat Wound Feel. By comparison, actually ther isn’t any comparison Sadowsky’s are stiffer and mellow

And if I want a mellower, bluesy/Motown flatwound? Chromes or LaBella?

 

[buzzbass]

Can I have a number please ? I call these 2 the "White Boyz"

 

[cymbop]

And if I want a mellower, bluesy/Motown flatwound? Chromes or LaBella?

My perfect Goldilocks flat is the LaBella 760FL. Sent a set to Lakland already for my upcoming 44-64 build. They're not slinky/spongy like TI's, they thump hard and don't buzz with low action like TIs -- but the tension isn't stupid high like some others. They take 2 weeks to lose some zing, and then you're good to leave them on for a decade or two.

 

[Jamvan]

Studio day tomorrow. Can’t decide between the Bart or the LH3 so I’ll bring ‘em both.

 

[lomo]

I am a longtime TI Jazz flats devotee, but have recently found that La Bella low tension flats offer pretty much the same sound and finger friendliness, at lower gauge (the B is 118. as compared to a sausage-like 136. for the TI flats) and about 40% cheaper......the only thing I am still not sure about is whether they'll last as long.

 

[JEDI BASS]

I am a longtime TI Jazz flats devotee, but have recently found that La Bella low tension flats offer pretty much the same sound and finger friendliness, at lower gauge (the B is 118. as compared to a sausage-like 136. for the TI flats) and about 40% cheaper......the only thing I am still not sure about is whether they'll last as long.

I think they sound radically different, both work well for me in a live band mix though. I need to try the 5er LTF set sometime. I have a 5 in the collection again. It’s wearing Dunlop flats at the moment.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

I just took the Cobalts off the DJ-4 after a week or so and went back to rounds. To my ears it just sounds better. But kept the Cobalts on the fretless 44-64 Custom. Oooo, they sound sweet on that.

 

[JEDI BASS]

I just took the Cobalts off the DJ-4 after a week or so and went back to rounds. To my ears it just sounds better. But kept the Cobalts on the fretless 44-64 Custom. Oooo, they sound sweet on that.

I do miss the stainless rounds sound sometimes, especially when slapping on my Stingray Classic. But, it has tiny frets and I don’t enjoy having to polish out the gouge marks. So, it wears Cobalts and honestly, only I (and maybe some other bassists) hear the difference at the shows.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

I do miss the stainless rounds sound sometimes, especially when slapping on my Stingray Classic. But, it has tiny frets and I don’t enjoy having to polish out the gouge marks. So, it wears Cobalts and honestly, only I (and maybe some other bassists) hear the difference at the shows.

Good to hear. I still need to try the Cobalts in a band setting. Will likely give them another go on the DJ-4 after I get fed up with string noise

 

[lomo]

I think they sound radically different, both work well for me in a live band mix though.

Interesting...one day I will have to do some recorded samples using the same bass. Right now I have 2 basses each with the LTFs and TI flats...but the basses sound quite different (different pups).

 

[Chrome Dome]

Is this Club US Lakland basses only? NBD on 44-02 Skyline Lakland should be here Friday? Showing in avatar picture from previous owner.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Is this Club US Lakland basses only? NBD on 44-02 Skyline Lakland should be here Friday? Showing in avatar picture from previous owner.

Nope, all Laklands welcome here.

 

[Chrome Dome]

Thanks,@JEDI BASS,always wanted to get a Lakland bass,but never could manage to get one? This one seemed like NBD 44-02 Skyline

. Here is more pictures of previous owner. Should be here Friday according to tracking?

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Thanks,@JEDI BASS,always wanted to get a Lakland bass,but never could manage to get one? This one seemed like NBD 44-02 SkylineView attachment 4638593 View attachment 4638594 View attachment 4638595 View attachment 4638596 . Here is more pictures of previous owner. Should be here Friday according to tracking?

Nice! I love that sunburst. Congrats. I just got my second Lakland. Be careful, once you get one you’ll want another.

 

[Chrome Dome]

Never had a Lakland before,may have to get someone educate me on all the control knobs,and toggle switch?

 

[Ric Vice]

Studio day tomorrow. Can’t decide between the Bart or the LH3 so I’ll bring ‘em both.
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Gorgeous Basses beautiful finishes.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Thanks,@JEDI BASS,always wanted to get a Lakland bass,but never could manage to get one? This one seemed like NBD 44-02 SkylineView attachment 4638593 View attachment 4638594 View attachment 4638595 View attachment 4638596 . Here is more pictures of previous owner. Should be here Friday according to tracking?

Beautiful!!! Congrats!