Traben vs Lakland Skyline

[bassbrutha]

I am looking for a 5'er with a super tight B string. Has anyone compared a Traben to a Lakland, both of which have string-through body design (on some models)?

 

[flipper_gv]

Lakland

 

[Lammchop93]

I'm going to be the only person on thsi forum to say this, but I'd go with Traben.

Only the Chaos series though. All the Trabens with the big flashy bridges aren't that good to me. The Chaos series are very underrated though. Check one out.

 

[JazzyJames]

I'm going to be the only person on thsi forum to say this, but I'd go with Traben.

Only the Chaos series though. All the Trabens with the big flashy bridges aren't that good to me. The Chaos series are very underrated though. Check one out.

You're right. You probably are the only one who will say Traben.
I havent played either, but Id say Lakland judging by the support they receive here on TB.

 

[YL_Bass]

Lakland.

 

[Bernin]

A year ago, I would have said traben, but a few months back I played a lakland skyline JO5 that really blew me away

 

[Luke.Walton]

Even strung through the bridge, the quality of the Lakland B string is excellent. Go with the Lakland, whatever model it is

 

[bassbrutha]

Wow...Lots of support for Lakland. Now I am totally confused because I can't find either one to play in person. Here is a traben similar to what I am looking for:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200382337358&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

THe neck-through has to be a bonus over the Lakland, right?

 

[Lammchop93]

That Traben is waay overpriced.

Look at the Traben Chaos Core. They are the best Trabens IMHO.

 

[jaibot]

wow, that traben is awesome
i never considered one either but with an agulair opb 3 pre and 2 humbuckers in a mm style configuration it really looks great! Next time i go to guitar center i will definitely try one out

 

[stflbn]

There's been a recent upswing in complaints about newer Trabens having some questionable issues with build quality.

 

[bassbrutha]

That Traben is waay overpriced.

Look at the Traben Chaos Core. They are the best Trabens IMHO.

Yeah that one is totally overpriced. Who would expect to get $600 out of an instrument that is clearly damaged for life?

Anyway, I like the obsession because of the neck thru/string thru design. And the fact that I have seen a lot of b-stock on Ebay supports the build problems, but I am counting on a good one (if I dont get convinced to go with a Lakland Skyline 55-01).

 

[Lammchop93]

I have the John Moyer Traben Sig. It is the same as the Chaos core. Would you like me to record some sound samples?

 

[bassbrutha]

I have the John Moyer Traben Sig. It is the same as the Chaos core. Would you like me to record some sound samples?

Sure!

 

[Lammchop93]

Here is what I could put together:

TRABEN BASS SAMPLE.wav - 7.69MB

I'm playing through a GK 800RB with all EQ on bass and amp flat. It starts out with just bridge pickup. Then after that is Slap on the two outside coils of the humbuckers. Then both humbucks, then inside coils, then neck pickup.

If you need anything more specific, just yell!

 

[bassbrutha]

Thanks for putting that together! That slap n pop tone is pretty much what I am looking for. What made you decide to go with the John Moyer?

 

[Lammchop93]

I just liked the looks better. Other than that, they are identical.

 

[bassbrutha]

So, it occurred to me to look on youtube for the Lakland Skyline 55-01...and viola...I am now a Lakland fan. I am not too hot on the looks (Especially the Fender-style headstock), but the tone is outstanding, so I am officially in the market for one. Thanks for the posts and the Traben sample!

 

[basspraiser]

I have never played a Traben, but HAVE played other 5ers and Lakland's B rings truer and clearer than any of them...HANDS DOWN!

 

[1954bassman]

I have played both. Traben is not even close.