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Official Lakland Owner's Group #20

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HaPpYfAcE said:
i'm actually not sure if i'm going to keep this 55-94 now or not...i've been messing with the barts (55-02) a little more...the 55-94 sings really well and i can get the jazz kind of growl out of it really easily, but i'm still not where i want to be with the growl and edge. it had some DR's on it when it arrived, but they looked a little used and i put some Lakland steels on it that sound a little darker than the DR's. I'm going to have to try some other strings out, too, before i make a final decision on whether to keep this one or not.

i'll see how the DC chi's do when a certain bass arrives tomorrow. :hiding:
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Make sure you play it with a band, that's where a 55 really shines! And, definitely try some new DR Longnecks or MTD strings before you dismiss her.
 
#284
I finally traded in my trusty 5501 cherryburst for a one yr old Skyline 5502 with the Lakland pups.

My 5501 was my go-to bass and weighed a ton, but it produced some nice tones. I had it for over five years and it never let me down. I was seriously thinking of putting some new pups and electronics in it, but when I saw this Cherrburst deluxe @ Club Bass in Toronto, and then felt how nice it played and sounded, I decided to just go for it.

The 5502 is much more articulate and balanced across all the strings. It really sits nice in the mix with my band. I always used to bump the bass control a bit on the 5501 but don't feel the need to with the 5502. I like the way it sounds flat. I'm still getting to know the different sounds the thing has with the MM and single coil instead of the soapbars.

I'm enjoying the 5502 a lot. Along with my JO5, they really make me love playing five strings. I don't take my Fender fours out as much with these two.
 
#286
HaPpYfAcE said:
so i spent a bit on black hardware yesterday...bridge included...should be shipping tomorrow.

i'm actually not sure if i'm going to keep this 55-94 now or not...i've been messing with the barts (55-02) a little more...the 55-94 sings really well and i can get the jazz kind of growl out of it really easily, but i'm still not where i want to be with the growl and edge. it had some DR's on it when it arrived, but they looked a little used and i put some Lakland steels on it that sound a little darker than the DR's. I'm going to have to try some other strings out, too, before i make a final decision on whether to keep this one or not.

i'll see how the DC chi's do when a certain bass arrives tomorrow. :hiding:
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Yeah, I would suggest hanging on to a US Lakland more than 24 hours before giving up on it. Crazy talk, I know.:D
 
#294
looky what i bought:D should be here this coming week:hyper::bassist:

wish it was gretsch orange, but hey it is purty. and i almost left the gtg with one.
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#298
markus, im wit ya on the chi's bro!!!!!

best Fn' pickup ever, hell to the yeah!!!

next will be a glaub-sonic:D

it's too bad i finally bonded with my decade after it was sold:rollno:

but i think ill be much happier with the HB. im gonna drop some chromes or JO flats on it. and it will be my dub,r&b,blues,jazz bass
 
#299
My skyline hollowbody was to arrive today. I missed the Fed Ex by 15 minutes. Called Fed Ex and they said the facility would close before the driver got back and was closed on the weekend b/c it was ground only!!!! Now it will just sit in the damn FE warehouse all weekend. I am so pissed!!!!!!!!!
 
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NOLA Bass said:
My skyline hollowbody was to arrive today. I missed the Fed Ex by 15 minutes. Called Fed Ex and they said the facility would close before the driver got back and was closed on the weekend b/c it was ground only!!!! Now it will just sit in the damn FE warehouse all weekend. I am so pissed!!!!!!!!!
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go down to the facility before they close, imo...and wait it out.
 
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