And the following 2 digits are month. 0810 (or just 810) would be October 2008.
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Lakland Skyline quality
- Thread starter JAUQO III-X
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I've owned four 5-string Laklands (now down to three, but that can change). All they need to do is make that Hollowbody 5'vr and I too will gang-tackle it.
Joe Hilgeman
They were talking about putting it into production a couple years ago. I guess they changed their minds.
Unfortunately, not all Sam Ash stores currently carry Lakland. Hopefully this will change very soon!
Hate to say it, but you're more likely to see a cow place an order for a Big Mac w/extra cheeze and a large chocolate shake @ Burger King before you see a 34" scale 5 string Skyline!
Hey! I've got to come by the shop again and try out a Skyline Decade, man. The GAS is killin' me.Unfortunately, not all Sam Ash stores currently carry Lakland. Hopefully this will change very soon!
In the past, Lakland offered more color selections for the Skyline products. The colors that have remained part of the lineup were more consistant sellers. Let's face it, not everyone is dying for that Candy Apple Red DJ5, or that Inca Silver 44-01 (both phased out of production)! Maybe in the future increased demand will aid in the addition of newer colors!
I would be interested in knowing which model you had. Please be aware that ALL active model Skylines have been shielded in both the pickup cavities as well as the control cavity. Passive models are generally not shielded in order to achieve a tone that is true to more vintage instruments. Believe it or not, shielding does have a slight effect on tone. Be encouraged, shielding of passive instruments is available upon request.
Er, graphite rods ARE installed in the necks!
Sorry if you were misinformed. The upside is you should now be complaint free!Will this improvement in quality be reflected in a price increase?
As it stands, the price point will not be affected by this change. In lieu of the recent sharp economic down turn I am proud to say that Lakland has not raised the price on the product, nor sacrificed quality. I can also report that no employees have been sacrificed either (no layoffs).
This doesn't mean that Dan and company are making a killing, it means that Dan Lakin really cares, not only about his product, but the people who build it as well. These are just a few reasons why it is a pleasure to work at Lakland. Believe me, as some here can attest, I do not make that comment litely. I'm not a person that normally drinks the company Kool-Aid. I was a customer long before becoming an employee. It was this atttude of sincerity that had me decide to become a Lakland employee. Dan and the rest of the crew are really a great bunch of guys. Uh, don't tellem I said that, they might think I'm goin soft!
The 01 series comes with the MK1, not the NTMB-L. There's a big difference in tone when comparing the two pre-amps. The 02's have been shipping with the LH-3 preamp for awhile now. The NTMB is available as an option.
BTW, The Nordstrand swap is quite popular these days. I have personally retrofit a few customer basses at the shop with the DC's as well as the Big Splits. Sounds pretty good in my opinion. I am probably one of the few people who actually LOVES the tone of the 01 electronics. Very modern sound. Definitely has it's own voice.
That has only been for a short time. Three weeks of lower oil prices cannot make up for four years of bloated pricing. The lower prices have yet to be effective in the manufacturing marketplace. The damage has been done. Don't believe me, just ask DHL. They won't be delivering Laklands, or anything else in the United States anymore. That decision came just as the prices started to drop.
Actually there is an easier way to tell. The newer serial #s have 9 digits where as the older units have 8. They both have leading zeros (zero is the first digit).
Come on by, you know we enjoy having you. I'm sure you'll be pleased with the Skyline decade. It really is pretty darn close to the US.Hey! I've got to come by the shop again and try out a Skyline Decade, man. The GAS is killin' me.
I have been using Us Laklands since 2000 (55-94 and 4-94 dlx) excellent basses.
January 2008 I ordered a US BG with J/P trough a dealer in US, for use on a upcoming July august tour Still at end of November its a no show. So I bought a Fender for the time being as the demand was to play a "Fender type bass" for these shows.
Lakeland have not given me any reason for this. I had to pay the dealer $1500 deposit.
How long do you guys think is a reasonable time to wait. ( The dealer promised me delivery by June 2008) Any advice on how I can get out of this deal without being a grumpy customer. I buy a bass cause I have a genuine use for it. The great Lakland customer care has been absent for my part so far.
January 2008 I ordered a US BG with J/P trough a dealer in US, for use on a upcoming July august tour Still at end of November its a no show. So I bought a Fender for the time being as the demand was to play a "Fender type bass" for these shows.
Lakeland have not given me any reason for this. I had to pay the dealer $1500 deposit.
How long do you guys think is a reasonable time to wait. ( The dealer promised me delivery by June 2008) Any advice on how I can get out of this deal without being a grumpy customer. I buy a bass cause I have a genuine use for it. The great Lakland customer care has been absent for my part so far.
Ask the dealer for a refund...shoud not be a problem and if it is call Lakland and let them work it out with the dealer. I am almost positive the dealer would take care of it before it went that far though.
Just out of curiosity what did you order?
Peace,
T
That doesn't seem like too much of an oddball though the PJ might make it take a little longer because it is a different route and is a bit of custom order. I stick by my original statement, I would definitely get a refund from the dealer if you can't continue to wait. I know if given the chance Dan and Crew will take care of you! Have you talked to Brian or John or anybody directly at Lakland? I am not insinuating anything at all, but I do know of at least one dealer who would get deposits and never place the order...I would confirm with Lakland that they actually have it and get their take on the delay...Good Luck and let us know how it turns out.
Peace,
T
Er, graphite rods ARE installed in the necks!
Wow you just had a posting marathon.
Graphite rods are only in the 5 string Skyline necks. All 4 string Skylines do not have graphite. This information is available on the Lakland site.
