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NBD: Dan Lakin JO

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StayLow said:
If I recall correctly, the OP stated that per his subsequent exchange with Mr. Lakin that the omission of internal packing materials to protect the bass was not a mistake but rather something he didn't feel was important. The OP has also stated that there are other issues, and either alluded to or flat-out stated that issues include some that were not mentioned here.
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Yes, you got it exactly regarding both the packing and the other issues. I alluded to them but did not specify. The bass goes back tomorrow and Dan will do what he can to rectify the situation.
 
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StayLow said:
If I recall correctly, the OP stated that per his subsequent exchange with Mr. Lakin that the omission of internal packing materials to protect the bass was not a mistake but rather something he didn't feel was important. The OP has also stated that there are other issues, and either alluded to or flat-out stated that issues include some that were not mentioned here.
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I believe this is the OP's post you're referring to?

ModuMan said:
No, that's not what I meant by plural. It wasn't just shipping damage (or what I would consider a little). I didn't get into the the other stuff because, like you said yourself, I thought it was fair to let Dan have a chance to fix the issues with mine. And have a chance to look at the other basses before he sent them out.

As for the shipping... I reported what Dan said. When I brought it to his attention, it wasn't an oversight on his part - it wasn't a consideration. I hope I convinced him it should be.
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Perhaps when the OP has reached a resolution he will shed more light on the matter.
 
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Iridescentone said:
I believe this is the OP's post you're referring to?



Perhaps when the OP has reached a resolution he will shed more light on the matter.
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Yes and yes.

I mentioned the packing because I think that if I hadn't made an issue of it then Dan would possibly have sent them *all* out like that. That's not good for anyone.

I believe my other issues are "one-offs" which can be easily fixed BUT indicate a lack of QC, which is the larger issue. By bringing these to Dan's attention I hope that he will take the time and effort to fine-tooth the other basses to make sure they go out as they are supposed to. Maybe mine was the only one with problems? Maybe not.
 
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ModuMan said:
Yes and yes.

I mentioned the packing because I think that if I hadn't made an issue of it then Dan would possibly have sent them *all* out like that. That's not good for anyone.

I believe my other issues are "one-offs" which can be easily fixed BUT indicate a lack of QC, which is the larger issue. By bringing these to Dan's attention I hope that he will take the time and effort to fine-tooth the other basses to make sure they go out as they are supposed to. Maybe mine was the only one with problems? Maybe not.
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Well this thread has sparked some lively debate. I'm sure many will be interested to learn the full story.
 
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ModuMan said:
Yes, you got it exactly regarding both the packing and the other issues. I alluded to them but did not specify. The bass goes back tomorrow and Dan will do what he can to rectify the situation.
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You may want to send him an email link to this thread. Just to reinforce his awareness that this market is a fickle and challenging one where basic services are pretty much taken for granted and expected at a certain price point.
 
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davec said:
So let me see If I got this right, #001 which was most likely checked out by several folks waiting to see what these new basses were about got put in the wrong box and shipped without a bag.

It sounds like this was shipped in error. Is Dan going to make it right?

Can someone please explain to me how Lakland Failed? Dan ran Lakland for several years very successfully, after which he sold the business to John and Bo. The business never declared Bankruptcy.... how is that failure?
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...and Dave...don't YOU have one of the protos? can you enlighten us on the quality of THAT bass? I know you and KNOW that you would NOT spend money on an inferior product (you cannot afford to... :) )

Dan is going to make this right and I, for one, cannot wait to try a few....Glaubs for me please !!!!
 
#312
SanDiegoHarry said:
Failed? He sold the company for a fair amount of money. Now he's starting something new.

Or did I miss something?
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I know Dan and the current owners well enough to know that your first point is not 100% correct (at least from what I heard).....he did sell the business ...true enough.

I happen to like Dan (old owner), JP and Bo (new owners)...

I also am a small business owner and ALWAYS support people who have an entrepreneurial spirit.

However, I will not buy a bass that is faulty "just because"....I do support people who stand behind their product which Dan, JP and BO ALWAYS do...
 
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hover said:
HOW is that intriguing? That's the most commonplace body wood in existence.
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I'd be more than happy to explain that to you. D. Lakin basses' direct competition is Lakland's Skyline series. Lakland Skylines are not available with alder wood bodies. That's why I said what I said in my post. Ok?
 
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Smooth_bass88 said:
I'd be more than happy to explain that to you. D. Lakin basses' direct competition is Lakland's Skyline series. Lakland Skylines are not available with alder wood bodies. That's why I said what I said in my post. Ok?
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Fine by me, I wasn't trying to be argumentative I assure you...but beyond alder, a 90 dollar set of tuners and my pick of the Pantone color wheel, I see nothing else too intriguing here either. Well, not for that kinda money. :)

(I'm just joking around here)
 
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I don't mean anything I type.

Except for that. ^^^

No wait...what was the question? Oh yeah, the radioactive North Korean jazz bass conspiracy (RNKJBC). Shipping without the protective material was to allow thetans to escape while in transit. Once Tom cruise comes out of Stan's closet the secret signal will be sent.
 
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nostatic said:
I don't mean anything I type.

Except for that. ^^^

No wait...what was the question? Oh yeah, the radioactive North Korean jazz bass conspiracy (RNKJBC). Shipping without the protective material was to allow thetans to escape while in transit. Once Tom cruise comes out of Stan's closet the secret signal will be sent.
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Or maybe once the +$1100 import gets shipped with wonky string alignment and virtually no packing material? Maybe they're waiting for the (additional charge) soft cases to show up?
 
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