Lakland Owners Group #69

[Steve88]

A question on hardshell cases. I bought a nice used 55-02 a couple months ago. The bass is in great condition but the case is pretty beat up, so I am looking for a new hardshell case. I don't see them offered on Lakland's website, and I found several listings from online music stores for a Lakland case but they are discontinued.

So, any recommendations on a good hardshell case for my 55-02?

My 5594 also fits in my Fender SKB case. I think the model is 1SKB-44PRO. The fit is snugger than in the vintage Fender style case linked above.

My 55-60 also fits in both the SKB and vintage style cases.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

General question: how can I join this Lakland Owner's Group?

We’re a very exclusive group…
@basspraiser does the #s

“I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

 

[TTPbass1]

A question on hardshell cases. I bought a nice used 55-02 a couple months ago. The bass is in great condition but the case is pretty beat up, so I am looking for a new hardshell case. I don't see them offered on Lakland's website, and I found several listings from online music stores for a Lakland case but they are discontinued.

So, any recommendations on a good hardshell case for my 55-02?

My 55-02 ‘lives’ on a Fender HSC, it fits pretty nice.

 

[fhtagn]

So, any recommendations on a good hardshell case for my 55-02?

I'm using the SKB 44 Pro case with my 55-02 and it fits there perfectly. It's not exactly cheap, but it's good.
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[friskinator]

The Hipshot I got* for my Skyline required getting an additional 5/8" adapter nut to fit properly.

@Jari Kurri - is your hardware Chrome?

*which I returned because Hipshot doesn't make them in the brushed finish.

I've had to do that before as well, but it's not the nut this time. The part of the tuner shaft that inserts in the back won't fit. Lakland advised carefully reaming out the hole to allow it to fit.

 

[Jamvan]

“I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

Hey! That’s my signature!

 

[Jari Kurri]

I've had to do that before as well, but it's not the nut this time. The part of the tuner shaft that inserts in the back won't fit. Lakland advised carefully reaming out the hole to allow it to fit.

I installed a 1/2" HE6. I had emailed Lakland about which one to purchase and they said to get the 1/2", not the 3/8", and they used also said I may need to ream out the hole. I opted to go slowly with some medium grit sandpaper and that did the trick. YMMV, of course.

 

[friskinator]

I installed a 1/2" HE6. I had emailed Lakland about which one to purchase and they said to get the 1/2", not the 3/8", and they used also said I may need to ream out the hole. I opted to go slowly with some medium grit sandpaper and that did the trick. YMMV, of course.

I'll definitely try that first. Did you wrap the sandpaper around something while sanding?

 

[Jari Kurri]

I'll definitely try that first. Did you wrap the sandpaper around something while sanding?

Just around my finger - I rolled it into a tube and used a finger to apply a bit of pressure. I want to say it didn't take more than 10 minutes of sanding, checking, sanding, checking, etc.

 

[basspraiser]

A question on hardshell cases. I bought a nice used 55-02 a couple months ago. The bass is in great condition but the case is pretty beat up, so I am looking for a new hardshell case. I don't see them offered on Lakland's website, and I found several listings from online music stores for a Lakland case but they are discontinued.

So, any recommendations on a good hardshell case for my 55-02?

Welcome to the club!

 

[Johnny Alien]

I have no idea who likes fretless here but if this things had frets I would already have bought it. Insane price. (lakland adjacent)

D Lakin Jazz Bass 2021 Salmon | Reverb

 

[basspraiser]

I have no idea who likes fretless here but if this things had frets I would already have bought it. Insane price. (lakland adjacent)

D Lakin Jazz Bass 2021 Salmon | Reverb

Interesting

 

[Stevie Bandrum]

Idk why I never looked for a lakland group on here. May I have a number @basspraiser ?

here is me and my DJ4 from an event last month.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

I have no idea who likes fretless here but if this things had frets I would already have bought it. Insane price. (lakland adjacent)

D Lakin Jazz Bass 2021 Salmon | Reverb

Speaking of fretless, has anyone here owned or seen a Lakland DJ-4 fretless? And if so, can you post some pictures? Thanks.

 

[basspraiser]

Idk why I never looked for a lakland group on here. May I have a number @basspraiser ?

here is me and my DJ4 from an event last month.
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Great looking bass!
Great picture...."who you gunna call.....Lakland busters!"

LOGger number on the way.

 

[Stedkey]

I have no idea who likes fretless here but if this things had frets I would already have bought it. Insane price. (lakland adjacent)

D Lakin Jazz Bass 2021 Salmon | Reverb

You should try fretless. Lots of fun and not too hard if you have a good ear....

 

[Johnny Alien]

You should try fretless. Lots of fun and not too hard if you have a good ear....

I picked it up. Too good of a deal not to. I may trade it but I will give it a go before hand.

 

[basspraiser]

I picked it up. Too good of a deal not to. I may trade it but I will give it a go before hand.

Let us know what you think

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Any thoughts on how to remove fretlines from my 44-64 fretless? I guess permanent marker would work but I am thinking of trying something temporary

 

[Joeykun]

Nothing like a fresh set of DR Hi-Beams! I usually change strings every 6 months. But, I got a little over 7 months on my last set. These strings hold their tone even after excessive gigging in different climates! Love DR’s!