NBD: Dan Lakin JO

[h2otorched]

Maybe Dan is gunshy about the headstock, in the video he mentions how Fender threatened
litigation over Lakland's headstock, and they changed it. The more I see the Lakin headstock,
the more it grows on me. Different strokes, different stocks!

 

[mongo2]

Just the opposite for me. I think the G&L is a good looking headstock, and the Lakin looks like someone took a sander to a Fender.

Same here.

 

[Robert B]

I think the headstock is fine. Every new shape on a Fender style bass requires some getting used to. I would have no problem getting used to this one at all.

 

[RedHotFuzz]

I like the Lakin headstock. I also like the Lakland headstock. And the Fender headstock(s). I don't like the G&L headstock much. And hate the Rickenbacker headstock.

 

[fourstringdrums]

I hate the Steinberger headstock.

 

[mongo2]

I hate the Steinberger headstock.

What's not to like?

 

[h2otorched]

I loved the Mosrite headstock. People are just used to the Fender headstock after all these years. As I stated before,
it bears repeating...that Fender headstock with some of the bigger tuners, dives like a submarine.
The D. Lakin headstock looks sleek imo.

 

[Jeff Bonny]

You think it's easy to come up with a Fender-esque headstock that's unique and instantly identifiable? I think Lakin hit it outta the park.

 

[RickC]

I think Lakin hit it outta the park.

opinions vary

 

[petrus61]

I loved the Mosrite headstock. People are just used to the Fender headstock after all these years. As I stated before,
it bears repeating...that Fender headstock with some of the bigger tuners, dives like a submarine.
The D. Lakin headstock looks sleek imo.

Do you mean as in neck dive? Of the many dozens of classic style 4 string Fenders I've played, spanning from vintage to modern, I have never once experienced neck dive. Ever. I'm sure they're out there, maybe some lunkers from the 70's, but are definitely the exception rather than the norm.

 

[Jeff Bonny]

opinions vary

And thankfully they always will. Lakin's headstock is a clean, economical and understated nod to the basic Fender designs he's working from. I find a lot of appeal in his being able to pull that off in an instantly recognizable design. This is pure opinion though no right or wrong here except at a personal level.

Even if I didn't like the headstock I'd be inclined to overlook it just because I really dig what Lakin is trying to do with these instruments. I can't help but think Leo would aprove.

 

[GregC]

I like Dan's new headstock more when it's painted--as most of them have been so far.

 

[Turn Em Loose]

I don't like Dan's haricut. I'll never buy a Lakin.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

I like the Lakin headstock, especially when painted. I like Lakland's, G&L's, and Fender's...even Rick's...Carvin's? Not so much.

 

[4andnomore]

Do you mean as in neck dive? Of the many dozens of classic style 4 string Fenders I've played, spanning from vintage to modern, I have never once experienced neck dive. Ever. I'm sure they're out there, maybe some lunkers from the 70's, but are definitely the exception rather than the norm.

Exactly what I was thinking. I've owned many a Fender including a couple boat anchors form the 70s but neck dive? Never. Gibson on the other hand...

 

[Stranger Danger]

Exactly what I was thinking. I've owned many a Fender including a couple boat anchors form the 70s but neck dive? Never. Gibson on the other hand...

Well they all neck dive to some degree or another. But nothing like a Gibson. Which is ironic because they have the most fragile headstocks.

 

[petrus61]

Well they all neck dive to some degree or another. But nothing like a Gibson. Which is ironic because they have the most fragile headstocks.

I think some dive because of stap pin location and body shape, and some do because of heavy necks (not heavy headstocks).

In Gibson's case, I think it's more strap button locale.

 

[ModuMan]

Remember the strap button on the back of the headstock on the old Fenders? Leo had it covered!

 

[petrus61]

Remember the strap button on the back of the headstock on the old Fenders? Leo had it covered!

He did, but not for neck dive issues. It was because he thought players transitioning from upright would find the angle more comfortable.

 

[ModuMan]

I know, joking.