Lakland Owners Group #69

[LowEndLobster]

Not a LEL video, but here's a vid of my Lakland 55-64 Skyline in action. Enjoy

 

[basspraiser]

Not a LEL video, but here's a vid of my Lakland 55-64 Skyline in action. Enjoy

That's for sharing!

Very cool

 

[Thumpinshelton]

My 55-AJ has arrived!!! Check out my NBD thread below!
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/nbd-lakland-usa-55-aj.1557842/
NBD: Lakland USA 55-AJ

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Wow...that is a beautiful bass!!!!

 

[JEDI BASS]

Not a LEL video, but here's a vid of my Lakland 55-64 Skyline in action. Enjoy

Great energy, my friend! Looks like you, and the band were having a blast!! Bass sounded great too!

 

[macribas]

That's for sharing!

Very cool

Doug, that bass in the video is my LOG bass!

Lobster said Lakland had to replace the neck.

 

[Thumpinshelton]

So, I am really curious if anyone in the Lakland family knows what is next if any new offerings will be coming to the Skyline range? Colors, options, etc? I am really wanting a modern jazz option like a DJ5, but with a full on preamp. Not just a J-retro or having it modded for one. I do love the new Satin finishes and roasted necks though. I know they tried the Offset run as well as the AJ55 in Skylines. I love my Laklands and even though I have been experimenting with more options recently I still come back home.

 

[daddymactx]

So, I am really curious if anyone in the Lakland family knows what is next if any new offerings will be coming to the Skyline range? Colors, options, etc? I am really wanting a modern jazz option like a DJ5, but with a full on preamp. Not just a J-retro or having it modded for one. I do love the new Satin finishes and roasted necks though. I know they tried the Offset run as well as the AJ55 in Skylines. I love my Laklands and even though I have been experimenting with more options recently I still come back home.

Call em up.. ask!!! LOL!! You never know.. Though I would think active pre's are easier to add or find for the 55 AJs than the DJs for the obvious reasons of the front loaded Jazz design..

 

[macribas]

So, I am really curious if anyone in the Lakland family knows what is next if any new offerings will be coming to the Skyline range? Colors, options, etc? I am really wanting a modern jazz option like a DJ5, but with a full on preamp. Not just a J-retro or having it modded for one. I do love the new Satin finishes and roasted necks though. I know they tried the Offset run as well as the AJ55 in Skylines. I love my Laklands and even though I have been experimenting with more options recently I still come back home.

I like the ideas, but what's the difference between a J-Retro and a "full on preamp"?

 

[Thumpinshelton]

I like the ideas, but what's the difference between a J-Retro and a "full on preamp"?

Not saying the J-retro isn't a good preamp, but I would love to see a 55-60/DJ5 with a 4 knob control plate and a battery route in the back as a stock option. Again, just sharing my wishlist.

 

[Thumpinshelton]

Call em up.. ask!!! LOL!! You never know.. Though I would think active pre's are easier to add or find for the 55 AJs than the DJs for the obvious reasons of the front loaded Jazz design..

Haha! The simple answer.....right?!?!?! The 55AJ is still a nice bass and wish I would have jumped on one when they were still being produced. I know you can find them used, but it is more rare seems like. I would love to see a 55-60/DJ5 with a 4 knob control plate and a back battery route. Just my personal wishlist for a production skyline. I know I can get a US made with pretty much any options I want.

 

[Joeykun]

Here’s a shot of my rig at tonight’s show in RI. First gig with my new 55-AJ!!

 

[KevinMG]

Speaking of the 55-AJ… I finally got around to installing my wall hangers after two years in this house. Got tired of my dog using my bass rack as a head rest while I work. Here’s my Lakland family and my trusty Fender P.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Here’s a shot of my rig at tonight’s show in RI. First gig with my new 55-AJ!!
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Shouldn’t yours be the 55-JK?

It’s a beauty no matter what it’s called.

 

[basspraiser]

Doug, that bass in the video is my LOG bass!

Lobster said Lakland had to replace the neck.

Sweet!

 

[basspraiser]

Happy and Blessed Easter to my Christian LOGger friends!

Happy Passover to my Jewish LOGger friends!

Happy Ramadan to my Muslim LOGger friends!

We all get to share a common time this year!

 

[Doug Bright]

Can anyone compare the neck on the Skyline 55-60 to the neck on an older USA 55-94.
I would love to have a Jazz 5er that plays like my old 55-94.
Thanks.

 

[Jamvan]

Can anyone compare the neck on the Skyline 55-60 to the neck on an older USA 55-94.
I would love to have a Jazz 5er that plays like my old 55-94.
Thanks.

I have a 2010 Skyline 55-60 and a ‘98 55-94 and I’d say the Skyline is about 85% of the US 94. Dimensions are similar but the rolled edges, oiled neck, and fret finish work on the 55-94 is just so dang comfortable and easy to play. I took some light steel wool to the back of my 55-60 to knock the gloss down a little bit and make it less “sticky” but I can feel the fret ends under my hand while I’m playing.

Mind you, the Skyline neck is not bad by any means (my main gigging bass). just noticeable after playing a US model.

 

[Doug Bright]

I have a 2010 Skyline 55-60 and a ‘98 55-94 and I’d say the Skyline is about 85% of the US 94. Dimensions are similar but the rolled edges, oiled neck, and fret finish work on the 55-94 is just so dang comfortable and easy to play. I took some light steel wool to the back of my 55-60 to knock the gloss down a little bit and make it less “sticky” but I can feel the fret ends under my hand while I’m playing.

Mind you, the Skyline neck is not bad by any means (my main gigging bass). just noticeable after playing a US model.

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Thanks very much. That is exactly the feedback I was looking for.
What is the finish on the neck of the Skyline?

 

[chris0186]

I think I have a thing for Laklands. I can’t stop buying them.

 

[Joeykun]

I think I have a thing for Laklands. I can’t stop buying them.

Dude, the Storm Trooper bass is killer!!