It’s amazing. One of better sounding Laklands I’ve owned. Admittedly, it was me who swapped electronics. The EMGs are in improvement over the Fralins. Why did you sell it?
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It’s amazing. One of better sounding Laklands I’ve owned. Admittedly, it was me who swapped electronics. The EMGs are in improvement over the Fralins. Why did you sell it?
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Me and my USA 55-AJ from our show in NY on Saturday.
Actually, after thinking about it I don't think that was mine as mine had a blocked neck and not dots.
And answer why I got rid of that particular one was that I couldn't bond with it even though I tried twice.
And answer why I got rid of that particular one was that I couldn't bond with it even though I tried twice.
Hi bass friends, wanted to ask if anyone is using a wireless system instead of regular cables on your Lakland? Currently looking into the Boss WL-20 or the NuX C-5RC which are my budget range. Has anyone had any experience with these models on your Laklands(55-94 with LH3 in particular).
Just want more mobility in gigs which is why I'm considering it.
Thanks in advance!
Just want more mobility in gigs which is why I'm considering it.
Thanks in advance!
Im not familiar with the wireless you’re interested in. But I use a Sennheiser G4 wireless with out issue. The only thing I can say about a wireless system is buy the best you can buy. Don’t skimp. In fact, go a little over budget and get that. A cheap wireless is just that. It will 100% disappoint you. And seeing as how they’re so much RF nowadays with, you def want the best you can afford
I Second this opinion ^^^^. Not all wireless units have the frequency response that will satisfy your ears and/or may not do a good job of isolating your signal.
I do not need a wireless system for playing in my studio and have not use one for over 35 years (Let's Go Nady VHF)
But I do use wireless kits in my day job and there is a hell of a lot of difference between the $200 kit and the $1000+ kit. Buy up to your budget for this piece of gear.
I do not need a wireless system for playing in my studio and have not use one for over 35 years (Let's Go Nady VHF)
But I do use wireless kits in my day job and there is a hell of a lot of difference between the $200 kit and the $1000+ kit. Buy up to your budget for this piece of gear.
I have used the Boss WL-20 many times and it has perform well each time. Even in a crowded venue, it finds a frequency that is usable.
This. I tried to make it work with a Line 6 Relay G30 and it was very inconsistent. Now I got the new Shure GLXD16+ and it is awesome. In fact, it goes for every piece of gear between your fingers and your ears. We usually spend all our money on the instrument and skimp on everything else.
+1 for the new Shure GLXD16+. I consider wireless a 'buy once, cry once" level purchase. You don't have to get the most expensive but if you're gigging out using these inexpensive plug in units, it's just a matter of time before it IS a problem. Ask almost any sound engineer and they'll weigh in. I thought I was ok with a Line6 G30 years ago even though my sound-engineer friends told me to get rid of it. I didn't have a problem with it...until I did. Playing bars out in rural areas; not a problem. Playing metropolitan bars/festivals/etc, problem.
So I did the dance years ago and settled on and had been using a Shure GLXD16. I upgraded earlier this year when Shure introduced the GLXD16+. The 16+ covers both 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz bands and can seemlessly switch to find the best frequency for the venue. I wasn't having a problem with the 2.4GHz band in the GLXD16...yet. But it's gotten so crowded, I wanted to be in front of it. I simply wait until everything and everyone is set up and then I press a button to scan for the best frequency. Once it finds it, it automatically syncs to the transmitter and you're set. Built like a tank, built in tuner (in pedal format), and has a rechargeable battery that easily lasts multiple 4 hour gigs. And I consider it a steal at $499.
Thanks for this! Are you using the regular WL-20 or the WL-20L?
Thanks so much everyone for your insights. I'll surely won't cheap out on a wireless system and will consider the brands you've mentioned.
As others have said... The last band I was in, we had 3 wireless units- the guitar players had some cheaper ones (not sure of the brand, but when we were talking about them once, I could have gotten both of them for what I paid for mine), and I have a Shure GLXD16. Guess who never had any problems with theirs? 
Of course, now I have to get the + to keep up
Of course, now I have to get the + to keep up
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I'm using the regular WL-20.
I like that a lot! Do you find that the feel and reach to the first fret is much different from the 55-94? What I like about the 35" Lakland 55-94/02 body is that it sounds like a 35" but feels like a 34".
Hi all, I know this has been asked before but can someone tell me about Lakland Nickel Roundwound 45-105 bass strings. I'm tempted to order them for my Skyline 44-02 because my OCD likes matching brands 
but with shipping they are about $12 more than what I usually spend on strings. I currently have DR Sunbeams and I've used D'Addario exl-170 as well. Thanks for any info.
but with shipping they are about $12 more than what I usually spend on strings. I currently have DR Sunbeams and I've used D'Addario exl-170 as well. Thanks for any info.
To me they are a smoother D’Addario string. Like NYXL but not as bright. I like emHi all, I know this has been asked before but can someone tell me about Lakland Nickel Roundwound 45-105 bass strings. I'm tempted to order them for my Skyline 44-02 because my OCD likes matching brands
Hi all, I know this has been asked before but can someone tell me about Lakland Nickel Roundwound 45-105 bass strings. I'm tempted to order them for my Skyline 44-02 because my OCD likes matching brands
I keep this thread bookmarked for this very question. You can give a set of GHS Boomers a try to get an idea of the tone if you’re looking to save a little money.
I’m sure there’s some psychological reason for this but I’ve found I like the sound of the Lakland strings more than their GHS counterparts. Well, except the GHS Precision Flats as Lakland doesn’t sell the JO flats anymore.
Thank you!! Exactly the information I was looking for.
I love GHS strings but have had a really bad string of luck with them and am going to go back to DR Sunbeams I think.
Man...."string" of luck....I didn't even plan that
I've been using the Boss' bigger brother, the WL-60, for both guitars and basses and so far it's worked like a charm. What I really like is that the receiver can be easily mounted on to a pedal board and the scanning function has yet to let me down frequency-wise – tested and tried in several venues around Europe. I assume the WL-20 should be good too.
You should also take into consideration that WL-20 has an internal battery that must be charged over USB and that takes time, whereas the pricier models have separate batteries and thus are easier to replace with new ones if something fails or if you run out of power at the wrong time. Rechargable AA's don't cost much either.
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