Lakland Owners Group #69

[whirledpeas]

Heads up folks. I must be having one of those momentary lapses ...

For Trade - Feeler: 2004 Lakland Skyline HoBo (DARKSTARS, Marty Bell Oly white refin, add'l customizations)

 

[Holdsg]

Oh boy. I know exactly how that bass sounds. Sounds like victory.

 

[Johnny Alien]

The description sounds amazing but the photos weren't loading for me.

 

[Jamvan]

The description sounds amazing but the photos weren't loading for me.

Me either. Thankfully.

 

[Holdsg]

oh, and on a separate note, I'm back in the Lakland saddle, as I picked up a J-sonic 4-string jazz today out of the classifieds. It's been a while since I played a bass with the chi-sonics, and my tastes might have changed a bit. Willing to give it another shot, and price was nice too.

will give a full report once it arrives next week.

 

[whirledpeas]

The description sounds amazing but the photos weren't loading for me.

Should be some photos up now.

 

[Johnny Alien]

Beautiful! Dan always said that the hollowbody models were the closest Skyline model to the USA line.

 

[GregC]

Heads up folks. I must be having one of those momentary lapses ...

For Trade - Feeler: 2004 Lakland Skyline HoBo (DARKSTARS, Marty Bell Oly white refin, add'l customizations)

It's a beauty. I assume there's one more digit than you intended in the price, though, haha.

 

[the_eleven]

Just asked in another thread but this might be more appropriate: did Lakland ever offer a lined fretless neck on the Korean (2003-2013) Skyline hobo?

 

[macribas]

Who has owned a 55-60 and a 55- dual J?
Does the dual J sound like the 55-60? (Assuming the same pick ups and electronics).

I have both. Given the same electronics, they sound the same. It's down to your preference on ergonomics and looks.

 

[Doug Bright]

I have both. Given the same electronics, they sound the same. It's down to your preference on ergonomics and looks.

Tell me more about the difference in ergonomics.

 

[macribas]

Tell me more about the difference in ergonomics.

I can switch between them without thinking, but it's a different body style, can affect how it hangs on a strap and your hand position. If you play sitting down you might prefer one over the other.

 

[Naigewron]

So I can already feel my GAS starting to obsess over finding a Skyline 55-64. This might not end well for me; they're far and few between in the best of markets. In Norway, I've never seen one on the used market at any point in history.

Oh well, the thrill of the chase I guess.

Not exactly many other 35" 5-string P-basses out there in the same price bracket either.

 

[overbybr]

Heads up folks. I must be having one of those momentary lapses ...

For Trade - Feeler: 2004 Lakland Skyline HoBo (DARKSTARS, Marty Bell Oly white refin, add'l customizations)

PM sent. Hopefully we can work something out. I sold a bass just like this in 2018 to pay for an engine rebuild in my truck.

 

[whirledpeas]

PM sent. Hopefully we can work something out. I sold a bass just like this in 2018 to pay for an engine rebuild in my truck.

PM replied.

 

[g4string]

Do y’all prefer the Bart system or the LH3?

 

[Jamvan]

Do y’all prefer the Bart system or the LH3?

Yes.

 

[scallster]

Do y’all prefer the Bart system or the LH3?

The Bart is a little smoother, which I prefer, however the LH3 has an undeniable presence that is edgey and sits well in the mix.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Yes.

Same.

i have more of an issue with the pickups than the preamp, as the 5 string Lakland pickups have the split between the coils right under the A string (a 2.5 and 2.5), where as the Barts have a 3 and 2 configuration, which doesn’t result in the A string having a drop in volume. The LH single coils are pretty good, but you single coil so you can’t solo them. My ‘99 is dead quiet when any pickup/coil is soloed (as was the ‘00 I had prior).

Pics just because

Plus I think the older Bart stuff sounds more “Fenderish” or classic, and is more usable than the more modern LH3 (or Bart replacements). All IMHO and YMMV.

 

[svtbass]

Just asked in another thread but this might be more appropriate: did Lakland ever offer a lined fretless neck on the Korean (2003-2013) Skyline hobo?

Your 2003-2013 timeline is split in the middle between Korean and then Indonesian. There are Indonesian lined fretless HB's. I've not seen a Korean one. A couple years ago Lakland still had Skyline HB lined fretless necks available; I was quoted $400.