Lakland Owners Group #69

[Jamvan]

That's a great photo full of fun stuff!

Aren't those NS EUBs fun to play?

They are fun to play! I got it several years ago as my band was going to put together an all-acoustic offering (I know. It says ELECTRIC right in the name!) that never materialized. I play around with it here at home and then usually loan it out to the local highschool for their musical pit orchestra because of how small it is.

 

[daddymactx]

Just in case anyone is looking for a great Joe Osborn dual J loaded with John East Pre!!! Thanks!!!

For Sale - Lakland Skyline 55-60 John East Excellent Condition!!

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

I do....on all my fretless basses.... Love the sound!

They do scratch the board but only sightly... The wear had never been an issue

Today switched out the EB Cobalt flats for D'Addario roundwounds on my 44-64 Custom fretless, and must say, I dig it. My fingers actually have less friction and are easier to slide around with the roundwounds. I got this used and it came with roundwounds but switched them out right away and never gave them a try. There was a little fretboard wear, but nothing to be concerned about. I'm not worried about scratching up the fretboard or making it worse. I think that concern gets a bit overblown.

 

[TedH]

So when did Lakland switch from Dunlop to Schaller strap locks? Just noticed this when unpacking my new 44-64.

 

[Jamvan]

So when did Lakland switch from Dunlop to Schaller strap locks? Just noticed this when unpacking my new 44-64.

Schaller?! Is this "new" to you or brand new?

 

[Gougedeye]

So when did Lakland switch from Dunlop to Schaller strap locks?

I ordered a new 55-94 in 2017 and the strap locks were Dunlop. New 55-64 this year and they were Schaller.

 

[TedH]

Schaller?! Is this "new" to you or brand new?

Brand new

 

[macribas]

Brand new

It was recent. My latest one also came with Schaller buttons, I had to replace them.

 

[JEDI BASS]

I wonder why the switch to Schaller? I have a few sets on some of my Gecko straps. Can’t complain… they do the job well.

 

[TedH]

I wonder why the switch to Schaller? I have a few sets on some of my Gecko straps. Can’t complain… they do the job well.

Not sure. I had a bad experience with Schaller where the horn screw started to unthread (I assume friction from the interface moving back and forth). Saw this at a gig with another bassist and had to do the toothpick-woodfill trick to keep him on stage with a strap. I always preferred the ball bearing approach of Dunlop for that reason.

I'm also a little bummed as I sent my damaged 44-64 back to Lakland and would've had them transfer the buttons if I knew. Not the end of the world by any means, $7 later I have new ones via Amazon.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

I would imagine it's probably whatever is more available right now, with the supply chain issues and all. Would hate for a bass to be sitting waiting for strap pins...

I used to use all Schallers, but when I got my first 55-94, I switched to Dunlops and now that's all I have, just for standardization. Never had any bad experiences with either, but just to play devil's advocate, I remember seeing someone on here with a Warwick with the recessed straploks having one fail and having to use a dremel to cut it off, so I'm sure there's been a few bad Dunlop stories too

 

[Jeff Roller]

My very first experience with Schaller locks was not a good one. I bought a used bass that had them on there, and I had never seen any before. I pushed and tugged and fiddled with it forever, thinking it was frozen on there. I actually took a flat bar and a hammer to it, trying to drive it off the pin, when realization flooded over me....

I PULLED on the end, the button came free, and I instinctively looked around to see if anyone had been watching me....

Did I just really tell that on myself?

 

[TedH]

Never had any bad experiences with either, but just to play devil's advocate, I remember seeing someone on here with a Warwick with the recessed straploks having one fail and having to use a dremel to cut it off, so I'm sure there's been a few bad Dunlop stories too

Yup, I've heard some Dunlop stories too (mine was on a Warwick RB, which was Schaller from factory). And similar to you, for standardization, I was psyched when both Lakland and Sadowsky had Dunlops so that I could just swap my strap back and forth for practice or gigging.

 

[TedH]

And BTW, just put the EB Cobalt flats on the 44-64. They got some zing, digging the initial impressions. Thanks to all who suggested them!

 

[ModuMan]

I'm one with several bad Dunlop stories and I've been switching to Schallers as I go. I was lukewarm on them before but I really like the newer S-locks, that solved my complaint about the nut unthreading.

 

[Naigewron]

Been mostly using Schallers when I want a "permanent" setup. The Dunlops are such a pain to install on the strap, which is why I tend to stay away from them. As long as the Schallers are tightened well on the strap, I haven't had any issues at all.

When I want a less permanent strap lock setup, I've had great results with these. Been using them since the 90s; they will securely lock any strap onto any bass or guitar. Definitely a great accessory to have in any gigbag.

Ironically, they're made by Dunlop

 

[basspraiser]

I went down to visit Carl yesterday to pick up "White Lightnin'" (he had to put in a buffer because the tone controls were interfering with each other for some very odd reason)....while I was down there I had an idea (and those of you who know me well know that it is DANGEROUS when I get "ideas" about basses!)

My idea was this....is it time for a LOG II bass? The last LOG bass was in 2010 and they still seem to be very popular today.

I HAVE NOT talked to JP etal about this yet so I do not know if and when this is possible - I hear rumors that the plant that builds the Skyline series is slammed and may be sold out into early next year.

That being said, the first LOG bass took us quite a while to figure out....for those of you that remember, it was originally going to be a natural DJ with black blocks but we could not get 30+ to commit at the time and now, they have sold 2-3 batches (maybe more??) of them.

Anyways - Let's play "What if"....What if we could get a LOG II bass on the schedule...what would it be? What would you want?

It would have to be something where we could get some traction because I believe the order quantity minimum has increased...to what I am not sure....but if we get enough people interested I can approach JP etal to get an idea of whether this is something they want to do and if they can fit it into their schedule.

Let me know your thoughts!

I am saving my own thoughts for a variety of reasons.....

 

[ShawnG]

Anyways - Let's play "What if"....What if we could get a LOG II bass on the schedule...what would it be? What would you want?

44-64 in Burgandy Mist w/ Lollars, 1 5/8” or 1 3/4” neck with rosewood board. A classic Lakland P-bass.

 

[JEDI BASS]

Black body 4 string 44-60 (Joe Osborn) w/ matching headstock, 1.65” nut width, red tort guard, dark rosewood board w/ dots, and two Novak dark star pickups… passive of course w/ VVT controls.

I’m not a J bass guy but I would rock the F out of a dual DS J w/ P width neck.

 

[Steve88]

Give Lakland's reputation for 5 strings, I would want a 5 string in one of their signature body styles. So my opinion would be either a DJ5 or 5502.

DJ5
Rear routed with no pickguard or control plate. Flame maple top with a unique burst color...lets go with teal burst. Roasted maple neck and fretboard with black dots. John East preamp with Sadowsky style knobs.

5502
Standard body and electronics in Burgandy Mist. Roasted maple neck with dark rosewood or ebony fretboard and pearl blocks and white binding.