Official Lakland Owner's Group (#18)

[blondmix3]

cool weaponry you've got!

Speaking of Les Pauls, I've been laughing my head off for a few days over this one:

Les Paul, at the age of 93: "Boy, do I know you?"
Zakk Wylde: "Yeah, I have a Signature Zakk Wylde Les Paul. You know, the one with a bull's eye"
Les Paul: "That's funny... I have a signature Les Paul too."

Funny stuff.

 

[denchiq]

He's back, so it's OK I think the thread will really die down a bit this weekend, though, with the GTG going on, so all you guys need to stay strong and push #19 along

since I'll be supporting you guys from the opposite side of the globe, I guess I'll have to be entertaining myself at #19

 

[denchiq]

A 5 string P or PJ is definitely keeping me from moving on any other basses right now....

I wouldn't have much play for a straight P really, although I dig 'em. But I do use the bridge J-pup more often than the neck J-pup, so,

HAIL to the AC PJ5!

 

[HaPpYfAcE]

which map do I use to see Dan and sons in person?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...oid=k2xhZc9WsB9u9Y2arDUcqw&cbp=12,209.46,,0,5
ckeck it out!

that one!

 

[denchiq]

oddly, there are 3 businesses at this address, two being the luthiery and the tire service, the third - a mysterious Lucky Games Inc., and - no sign of Hanson

 

[GregC]

which map do I use to see Dan and sons in person?

Heh. Actually, Dan isn't the Lakin in that name--it may not be clear in the picture, but that says "A. Lakin". I don't think he's even one of the "sons", I'm pretty sure his dad is! That business has been around a loooong time.

 

[GUINNESS_VR6]

Ah man... you're all hurting my feelings dissing the black hardware and Ampegs I have to admit, the Ampeg classic tube head is a monster though... and I would almost take that over the 4pro. But anyway, it sounds like I need to get out more and educate myself on amps and stop being such an Ampeg fanboy... although I think I'll always have a spot in my heart for Ampeg

Black hardware, black beauty strings, black bass.... that's brutal... that's rock and metal

Just kidding... I just really dig the look

 

[GUINNESS_VR6]

In other news, I took my Ibanez SR800 to a shop last night and put it on consignment. I'm thinking I should have tried selling it out right elsewhere. Shop takes 10% if sold on ebay, 20% if sold in the store. The bad news, he said I'd be lucky to get $647 for my Lakie if I decided to sell it The good news, he's going to work on lining up a 55-02 b&m for me

 

[denchiq]

Heh. Actually, Dan isn't the Lakin in that name--it may not be clear in the picture, but that says "A. Lakin". I don't think he's even one of the "sons", I'm pretty sure his dad is! That business has been around a loooong time.

I was just kidding, I do remember from that one old interview that the business, and the building, belonged to his grandfather Abraham.
BTW, it is interesting where are the family's roots from. The name being apparently jewish, I always wondered if they'd emigrated from eastern europe. Never know if this is considered polite to inquire though

 

[denchiq]

Ah man... you're all hurting my feelings dissing the black hardware and Ampegs I have to admit, the Ampeg classic tube head is a monster though... and I would almost take that over the 4pro. But anyway, it sounds like I need to get out more and educate myself on amps and stop being such an Ampeg fanboy... although I think I'll always have a spot in my heart for Ampeg

Black hardware, black beauty strings, black bass.... that's brutal... that's rock and metal

Just kidding... I just really dig the look

I went to this other city last night, and spent a few hours before the closed door to deliberately check out my 55-94 with a tube Ampeg portaflex amp/combo (if you know what this thing is like). They also had two modern chinese Ampeg stacks, a SVT450 and - I forgot what was the other one

Errr... don't wanna hurt any feelings here...




P.S. Okay, off to bed with me... yawn... I'd love to see the 1000th but I have lots of work in the morning

 

[blondmix3]

I wouldn't have much play for a straight P really, although I dig 'em. But I do use the bridge J-pup more often than the neck J-pup, so,

HAIL to the AC PJ5!

That's funny, 75% of the time, I'm soloing my Neck pickup on my DJ5, the other 25% is Neck at 100%, Bridge at about 75%. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

 

[blondmix3]

Heard some sweet Glaub tone on a Weezer in Japan thing on TV today. Not a big fan of them, but gotta love the Lakie!!!

 

[blondmix3]

In other news, I took my Ibanez SR800 to a shop last night and put it on consignment. I'm thinking I should have tried selling it out right elsewhere. Shop takes 10% if sold on ebay, 20% if sold in the store. The bad news, he said I'd be lucky to get $647 for my Lakie if I decided to sell it The good news, he's going to work on lining up a 55-02 b&m for me

Why not just sell it on TB??

 

[blondmix3]

So I just can't take my eyes off of this bass. If it was a fiver, I'd probably be divorced, because I would've found a way to get it no matter what.....

 

[Mr Matt]

So I just can't take my eyes off of this bass. If it was a fiver, I'd probably be divorced, because I would've found a way to get it no matter what.....

oh hell yeah, I could rock that as is!

 

[HaPpYfAcE]

In other news, I took my Ibanez SR800 to a shop last night and put it on consignment. I'm thinking I should have tried selling it out right elsewhere. Shop takes 10% if sold on ebay, 20% if sold in the store. The bad news, he said I'd be lucky to get $647 for my Lakie if I decided to sell it The good news, he's going to work on lining up a 55-02 b&m for me

no one bought that b/m 55-02 off eBay...i haven't checked to see if it's been relisted.

 

[blondmix3]

oh hell yeah, I could rock that as is!

Well, I certainly wouldn't say no to it!

 

[GUINNESS_VR6]

no one bought that b/m 55-02 off eBay...i haven't checked to see if it's been relisted.

Hmmmm.... I may have to have a good sit down with my fiancee. However I think buying a bass 11 days before a wedding may NOT be a good idea. Of course I could always tell the guy where I brought the Ibanez to buy it and hold it for me. Consider the Ibanez a down payment....

 

[blondmix3]

Less than 68 hours until I leave for the LOG GTG!!!!!

Ready or not, here I come!

 

[GregC]

Well, I certainly wouldn't say no to it!

I had that bass in my hands at the shop when it was completed. It looks more green in person, but damn it was hot!