silverfoxnik

Just bought one of Pete's Lakland DJ5s, which is superb! As well as the bass being exactly as described, in pefect condition etc, Pete hand-delivered right to me it to the SE Basschat Bash on Saturday so I didn't even have any courier issues to contend with or to go out of my way at all. A thoroughly pleasant and satifying transaction all the way through -thank you! Also had a chance to hear Pete have a play on Crazykiwi's Ken Smith 6 and he's pretty nifty! Thanks mate... Hope to do it again sometime Nik

[quote name='s_u_y_*' post='48109' date='Aug 21 2007, 12:46 AM']Gutted I couldn't make this in the end. I'm still having the itch to get my greasy paws over OBBM's Lakland DD and see what is all the fuss about these Dark Star pickups. It was great of him to organise the thing in the first place. Will definately drag my behind to the next bash, be it national or regional.[/quote] The Dark Star pick (and the DD itself) was amazing! Probably the most 'huge' sounding pick up as I've ever heard! Very cool bass...

[quote name='mr_russ' post='47737' date='Aug 20 2007, 02:35 PM']Hi Nik, I used a markbass front ported 2x10 with burning organ with a 5 string exclusively- it was as big and bassy as I'd ever need- I still use the same combination now, it's perfect for 5 string and takes anything I can throw at it. If you want to try it out, I'm only in Saltdean R[/quote] Hi Russ That's be great thanks - I'll PM you my mobile and we can arrange a time.... Nik

[quote name='TheRev' post='47748' date='Aug 20 2007, 02:48 PM']You numpty All of the ones I've sold were 'starter' type cheapo basses so I don't miss them. I do wish that I still had my first fretless though. (Yamaha RBX) I suspect that with a decent pickup and bridge it'd have a better sound than my current fretless...[/quote] I can only agree with you Dave !!! :wacko: How's things with you BTW? Nik

Personally, I've never been impressed with the Fender V's, whether MIM or USA made, mainly because the definition of the low B string on the ones I've played, hasn't been that good. The Lakland DJ5 I've just acquired is noticably better than the Ken Smith Designs Proto Jazz V I had, and it's way, way better than the Fender Vs I've tried. Firstly, the Low B is excellent, secondly, the playability is in another league entirely and most importantly of all, the tone is everything a good passive Jazz bass should be! Yanks always talk about 'bang for the buck' when they buy and sell basses on Forums like Talkbass and IMHO, the Lakland Skylines are definitely the best bang for your buck that you can get. Nik

Hi Ped Great to read Lowdown #2 - thanks! Just a small comment about the photo credits. You credited me for the ones on P10 for the Guildford Bash but they're not mine. The ones I took start on Page 12. I think Steve took most of the ones on P10 and he and whoever else took some, should get the appropriate credit, Regards Nik

[quote name='presoulnation' post='47608' date='Aug 20 2007, 11:04 AM']This thread is for those of us who are still mourning over basses we stupidly offloaded. Me personally - I miss my Sandberg. In fact I miss it so much I think I might actually cry. Or I might just buy a new one :D[/quote] There's been too many I regret selling, and I few I regret having been forced to part company with, having had them visciously stolen from me by some of the lowlife that are out there! Sold a beautiful Tobias Classic 5 way, way back in the early 90s - it was beautiful with a purple heart & maple body. I had a beautiful BC Rich Eagle stolen which had a Bill Lawrence pick up on it that was just amazing. But the one I regret selling most was my Wal Pro with the leather scratchplate, serial JG1123, one of only 24 made!! Stupid, stupid, stupid. Only consolation was that I sold it to a good friend who uses it constantly on tour in the States, so I know it's doing the job it was built for..I'll post some pictures later if anyone's interested? Nik

[quote name='G-77' post='47376' date='Aug 19 2007, 01:58 PM']Whoot i'm a legend!!! Good day , had much fun catching up with you all, I think the hi-light for me was watching Luke on the G-77, with a huge grin (did silverfoxnik take a pic), I eventually got it to run through the pa and got some big fat 80 synth sounds ringing out. Sorry i didn't get to take any video this time had my hand full with the G-77!! oh yeh and that Funny French thing of Peds was ok, See you all at the next one, Trev.[/quote] And a few more... Luke showing guitarists how it should really be done!! The Ashbory proved to be very popluar.. Dr Funk with the G77 gets halo & divine approval for his playing.. Crazykiwi's Ken Smith 6, MM Cutlass and Celinder The Basschat Quo Tribute band in rehearsal... Villex Europe and Crazykiwi..

[quote name='G-77' post='47376' date='Aug 19 2007, 01:58 PM']Whoot i'm a legend!!! Good day , had much fun catching up with you all, I think the hi-light for me was watching Luke on the G-77, with a huge grin (did silverfoxnik take a pic), I eventually got it to run through the pa and got some big fat 80 synth sounds ringing out. Sorry i didn't get to take any video this time had my hand full with the G-77!! oh yeh and that Funny French thing of Peds was ok, See you all at the next one, Trev.[/quote] Sure did Trev, it's here below along with a load of others that were taken. Apologies for the poor quality of the photos as it was pretty dark in the room. Hopefully, they'll show some of the flavour or spirit for the day? Nik Walman playing Bloodaxe's short-scale Aria with tremelo! Vigier, Wal, Fender and Musicman basses.. Me playing Luke's Warwick Streamer 5 Sibob with the new Lakland DJ5 Sibob playing Crazykiwi's beautiful Ken Smith 6 Ped with the DJ5 Love this picture of Ped - playing to the very last! Brief respite from playing whilst OBBM, Crazykiwi and G77 chew the fat OBBM proves he eats 3 Weetabix for breakfast! Nick Thomas and Stingrayfan with their USA G&L L2500s

Hi Peter Good to see you back on the Forum; haven't seen you around for a while...Hope you're well? Lovely looking bass and in great condition. What's it like to play with that pretty tight string spacing? Nik

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='41808' date='Aug 6 2007, 09:25 AM'] [b]G&L L2500[/b] Bought this for a bargain price after a tip-off from another BC'er. 2001 US model with usual G&L spec. Did a couple of tours with a well known British soul-pop singer, so the former owner "did a gig in Europe on Monday, went to Egypt on Tuesday, then chilled on Sunday". Got a nice "played in" feel as a result. Came with original receipt & G&L certificate. No case but I got it for a shade under 350 quid. Not bad, eh?[/quote] Played this bass at the SE Bash yesterday and it's absolutely fantastic! Makes it even more of a bargain... Nik