Sibob

As of July 2017. L-R: Lakland US 44-94 passive P/J custom, 1971 Fender Precision, Lakland Skyline 55-01 w/ US Bart electronics upgrades 6 days into the 44-94, 6 months into the 55-01, 6 years into the '71 Precision. Loving them all so far! I'd quite like to add a short scale, but not sure what yet, perhaps a Lakland Decade/Hollowbody 30 or a Fender Mustang. Si

I'm sure there's any number of pickup companies that would build you a split-coil into a MM casing. That would probably be the 'cheap' option, the Enfield pickup is a good shout for lots of options (I'd probably go that route if that was my bass). Any particular reason you want a split coil sound in that position rather than a humbucker? It would sound like a Precision due to positioning, so might be a bit of a pointless exercise? Si

I'm surprised Scientology allows signature basses 🤔😂 Si

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1500151121' post='3335983'] Eeew... that's WIERD! [/quote] Embrace the weird!!

I do love binding with no inlays! Si

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1500013342' post='3335078'] In my on-going mission to post every page of the internet into Basschat, we have PMT's review of the unit which gets off to an iffy start but improves with some nice sounds on display. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbZciLNDb-g [/quote] What a horrible review! No-doubt this thing is powerful, why can't these places actually employ a bass player to really look at the unit properly?! Si

[quote name='blablas' timestamp='1500055097' post='3335423'] Something like this. I had to DIY it myself. [/quote] Very cool, love it. I myself wouldn't go for a fanned fret, but love the SG shape. One day I'll own one in some form.....just don't like how Gibson do it is all. Si

I bet he just fancied having one built, perhaps for some recording and Warwick said, have it for free if we can do a video. Who wouldn't say yes to that, especially if there's no exclusivity claus. Bet the p'ups are Nordies take on the Wal p'ups, interesting. I like how the video is shot, whoever put it together is obviously a fan of their videos, or certainly done their homework. Si

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1500043073' post='3335335'] Don't think a long scale Mustang would work without some serious redesign of the body, it'd be Neck Dive City otherwise! Eude [/quote] Depends how heavy the body is?! Si

Don't think it's had a mention, but the Warwick Jack Bruce was also pretty cool: [IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/514pqa.jpg[/IMG] http://www.warwickbass.com/en/Warwick---Basses-Made-in-Germany--Signature-Jack-Bruce-CRB--Jack-Bruce-CRB--4-string--Pictures.html Si

Imagine if Dingwall did an Offset SG (Viper) shape!!! Si

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1500021646' post='3335134'] I think it is a RW and MIM. That's no bad thing these days though. [/quote] It does make sense for this to be the case. I really like the look of it, but I'm not sure why I'd buy this over a £500 MIJ other than paying a £350 premium for the colour?! If Lakland ever do a Decade Skyline as a 30" (not the hollow body), that would be really eat into that Mustang market. Si

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1499972396' post='3334943'] I think price will be closer to £900 after reading around. The Hendrix strat will be £800. [/quote] Hopefully, the info I saw was from an early eBay listed, so probably wrong. It was described as 'Road Worn' though, as opposed to a relic.....so might be MIM?! Si

Yup, try both in a live environment (i.e. at a gig), the only way to truly know which you prefer! Anything else is just other peoples preferences. Si

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1499953314' post='3334784'] I had an earth loop recently so pronounced that the tuner was picking it up , G# I think it was , now that was a noise , it eventually turned out that a new consumer unit in the garage had been fitted with the tails the wrong way around so the whole house was reverse polarity !! [/quote] Laaaaaaame lol Si

Slightly odd relic'ing, never seen an actual vintage with that kind of wear......but other than that, looks cool! Si

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1499947420' post='3334717'] is this it? [/quote] Yup Si

I'm a big fat question mark for this......so I won't put myself in the list yet. Mrs out in the morning (so I have Finn), then I have a gig in the evening. We'll see. Si

[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1499947374' post='3334715'] My father in law has met him at a gig, apparently had a lovely chat and a beer with him. He said he's a really nice bloke and also commented on his great sense of humour. I've been a fan for several years now but not had chance to see him live yet. [/quote] Absolutely, had a chat with him a couple of times and he always makes time, lovely guy! Si

[quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1499946504' post='3334706'] He also knows how to throw a strop when he had his run in with Tecamp... [/quote] He's had a few run-ins, including one with TC Electronics too! To be fair, he's just protecting his brand! But he's wonderful, killer bassist, singer, composer, guitarist, drummer, piano player, producer.....you name it, he's pretty much mastered it. As you'd imagine, he's a bit more 'out there' with his playing live, so if you get to see a show, definitely go! Si

A few places seem to have removed their links (which are still live on Google), not live on Fender website, so looks like some dealers jumped early on the release....naughty $1799 dollars though, big money for a Mustang, looks nice though! Si

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1499895094' post='3334431'] My old Dell laptop had an earth connection through its power supply, so connecting any earthed musical kit caused a loud hum. I replaced the power supply with a generic one (with Class II wiring - no earth connection) and all was fine. [/quote] Yeah, seems to be happening more and more now we're seeing cheaper and cheaper PC laptops. Si

These are for the collectors, probably will be bought by people who have all three of the originals. There's limited numbers of them, they'll sell out I bet! Especially to those who are gigging their originals, and perhaps want to retire them......new versions of their old pedals? They'll lap that up! Si

[quote name='Treb' timestamp='1499855897' post='3334050'] Bass Club Chicago has something similar (passive 44-Dual J in LPB) for only US$2289. Add a bit for shipping and a lot for importing one. My guess: between 2800-3000 pounds. [/quote] Yeah that's one of their 'standard' US models, so still US built, but no customization, just built for dealers. I didn't want a Jazz bass, so had a P/J custom instead. Guitar Guitar have an active US 44-14 & a passive JJ 5 too: https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/160805301292007--lakland-us-44-14-classic-black-rw https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/160314296047007--lakland-us-55-passive-dual-j-lake-placid-blue-mn-550066 Si

[quote name='MOSCOWBASS' timestamp='1499864756' post='3334144'] Nice, did you have any import grief with "Cites" wrt rosewood fingerboard? [/quote] None that I'm aware of. Si