dmckee

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hi Steve, [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I don't have any scales in the house to weigh it and I don't think Lakland quote the weight, but it's the lightest bass I own by far and is nice and [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]compact. [/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]It balances pretty well actually. All other semi-acoustic basses I've ever tried have bad neck dive and I wouldn't buy them as a result - this one is much better. If you put one of those seat belt type slidey straps on it there's a *very very slight* hint of neck heaviness, but when I put any other type of strap on it balances just fine. It also balances perfectly on your knee if you're playing sitting down. What's also nice compared to other semis is the rounded body edges, which makes it more comfortable to play. [/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I should say I'm [/font][/color][i]very[/i][font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"] picky about neck dive - I sold an otherwise lovely Tony Franklin fretless once because of a bit of neck heaviness and this bass has never made me feel like that, I think because the whole bass is so compact, light and comfortable. I want to be as honest and up front as possible, since you asked but with a decent strap I seriously doubt you'd ever notice.[/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]​It didn't come with a case but happy to ship with an old gig bag if that helps. [/color][/font] Cheers, Dave.

Price reduced to £500.

Sorry!

Cheers. I generally go with Fender P type basses but Rick Danko's use of a Gibson has always made me curious. I have a Lakland Hollowbody up for sale just now. If that sells I might come back to you. Good luck with the sale anyway.

How is this bass for balance? I know some of the Gibsons can be quite neck heavy.

I think I'll remove this for now. A local swap was a long shot but all I really wanted just now. (Don't have the cash to pay for a new Super Midget up front at the moment).

[color=#3C3241]Lakland short scale semi-acoustic bass. Great tone, excellent condition. Short scale and lightweight so very easy to play. I used it mainly with a bluegrass trio but after that band's demise, I haven't been using it much and could use the cash. [/color] [color=#3C3241]It originally came with 2 volumes and tone but I had that modded so that it's a master volume, pickup blend and tone. Easily reversible by any guitar tech if you prefer 2 volumes. Also, I swapped the plastic knobs for better quality some black metal ones I had, and I fitted Dunlop strap locks. [/color] [color=#3C3241]Current strung with delightful La Bella white nylon tapewounds. I only discovered these strings recently and they are amazing. [/color] [color=#3C3241]Here's the full spec - [/color] [color=#3C3241]Scale Length: 30" [/color] [color=#3C3241]Body Wood: Alder with Maple Top [/color] [color=#3C3241]Nut Type: Delrin [/color] [color=#3C3241]Nut Width: 1.5" [/color] [color=#3C3241]Neck Wood: Flat-Sawn Rock Maple [/color] [color=#3C3241]Fretboard: Bound Rosewood [/color] [color=#3C3241]Fret Size: .041/.085" [/color] [color=#3C3241]Frets: 20 [/color] [color=#3C3241]Tuners: Hipshot Licensed Ultra-Light [/color] [color=#3C3241]Bridge: Lakland top mounted tailpiece bridge [/color] [color=#3C3241]Pickups: Dual vintage style single-coil pickups [/color] [color=#3C3241]Controls: Master Volume, blend, master tone control layout [/color] [color=#3C3241]Color: Tobacco Sunburst [/color] [color=#3C3241]Bass has only been lightly gigged so is in excellent condition. There's one tiny dent in the binding at the 4th fret. I've tried to show it in one picture. I've genuinely never noticed it when playing. Apart from that, it's pretty much perfect. [/color] [color=#3C3241]I think this bass was £800 when I got it a few years ago. They retail for $1035 in the States, and the only one I can find here is from Musik Productiv and they have it at £1255! UK prices are going up I guess. No trades. In Edinburgh but happy to ship at cost. [/color]

Thanks for the offer, but I'd rather have the same (v3) model as the one I have just now, so I have a matching pair.

Hi, I currently have a Super Compact and Super Midget. I really like them both but prefer the sound of the Midget, so I fancy moving to a pair of them instead. Ideally I would trade my Super Compact for a Super Midget, if anyone fancies a swap? If not, I guess I'll sell this one and order up a new Midget. Based in Edinburgh so ideally a face to face deal would be easiest I think. SC in excellent condition, just over a year old and lightly gigged. Pictures to follow.

PM'd twice over the last few days, no reply. Maybe sold?

PM sent.

PM sent.

[color=#3C3241]Unusual and innovative desktop bass amp. I bought it online as 'B-Stock' but have hardly used it. I think it was B-Stock because it has a tiny mark on the left hand edge of the white front casing. The VU meter lights up but doesn't seem to do much either. [/color] [color=#3C3241]Retail price is £599 and Bass Guitar magazine named it their Accessory of the Year 2016. [/color] It has a wireless transmitter so you can play from the couch, audio interface for recording, socket for your phone which uses an app for amp modelling, headphone jack, external speaker out etc etc. Check out the Ashdown website for all the details: [url="http://ashdownmusic.com/products/1/ba/21/BSOCIAL/131/BSOCIAL75W/"]http://ashdownmusic....131/BSOCIAL75W/[/url] [color=#3C3241]So, loads of features and clever technology in there, works fine for quiet practice, and good and loud as a home stereo. I just want something a bit louder for bass practice. Perfect though if you're looking for something multi-purpose for the lounge that (they say) your wife won't mind looking at! [/color] [color=#3C3241]Personally I think it is overpriced for what it is, and it was B-Stock when I got it, thus the low asking price. [/color] [color=#3C3241]Based in Edinburgh but can ship at cost. [/color]

No probs, thanks for getting back. It's a lovely bass for sure. Not that I need another one of course.... If I could get this little thing sold I'd be closer... https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-bass-amplifiers/ashdown-b-social-desktop-bass-combo/1210480006 Don't suppose you fancy a part exchange?

PMd a few days ago.

Hi. Can you tell me what the nut width is please? And also, how's the balance, given how light it is?

What's the nut width on this? Any neck dive? Cheers, Dave.

Ah, fair enough. I shouldn't even be looking anyway. :-)