White Cloud

Strange - I played several Laklands religiously live for a number of years and I found them to be truly exceptional....much better than US Fenders. Perhaps the new ones are not of the same quality????

I was lucky enough to own a Mk1 back in the mid 80's - bought it brand new on the never never (£750).....didnt eat, drink, drive or have a love life for the next few months as I payed it up on my meager wage. Was it worth it? Well...Yes...and no. You have to consider the fact that during this time there were very few hand custom luthier type basses on the market (Alembic, Wal, Status, Jaydee, Ken Smith, Vigier) or you could have a P or a J or a Rick - today there are a confuusing myriad of builders making incredible basses that have incredible elecs and stunning woodworking. The generic tone of the Wal was sublime, and I agree with aforementioned testimonies above - it was the only bass on the market that could compete with the insanely expensive Alembic series basses of the era. The sounds were to die for. The electrics/pickups/tonal controls are what make these basses special. There is nothing complicated or flashy about the design or woodworking of these basses..relatively simple/understated bolt on neck design, simple laminated body facings onto a core...but in fairness built to a great standard. The negaitves? Mine was VERY heavy...it hurt to play for more than 2 hours live. The neck is an acquired taste with its distinctive old school Fender vee shape - but it grew on you ...and it actually improved my left hand technique. I eventually traded it (a direct swap) for a Jaydee Supernatural that turned out to be a complete disaster as the Jaydee neck failed and ended up with a terminal backbow that resembled a banana which rendered the bass as useless (JD had received a rogue batch of Mahogony during this period) but thats another story. The biggest regret of my life was parting company with my Wal.

considering that it has not only a Badass but a Hipshot D tuner fitted this is a great buy. Only few mies from me too. Devil, get behind me!!!

I have been using the 2x10 version extensively for over two years now and I think it is really great. Like some others here on the forum I sold my old tried and tested Trace Elliot gear and switched to the BG500 combo. Lovely features, great tones...very very loud. Whats not to like? Perhaps a little bit heavy, but not an issue for old schoolers like me who cut their teeth lugging 150 watt amps around in the bad old days that weighed around the same as a family car!