Chopthebass Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) I've decided it's time for a change, and really fancy a Nordy VJ5, so I'm having to sell my US Lakland 55-94 to finance it. I emailed Dan Lakin and he confirmed it's a 1997 bass. Transluscent blue over quilted maple bookmatched facing, with great birdseye maple fingerboard. Fantastic condition - just one small nick on the top radius and a very small nick round the edge of the truss rod recess. The original beige hardcase is in great condition. Everything on the bass works as it should. The MM/J pickup configuration makes for a very versatile bass. I'm looking for £1250. Thanks, Ian Edited February 12, 2008 by Chopthebass
MythSte Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Whats with all these laklands at the moment! Best of luck sir! Stunner. really
bassaussie Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 I'm not a huge Lakland fan, mainly because I'm not really into Barts and the 35" scale isn't quite my thing, but I've always thought they were beautiful looking instruments, and your's in no exception! That top is amazing, and looks great with the trans blue finish.
Chopthebass Posted January 10, 2008 Author Posted January 10, 2008 Thanks. It is a really pretty bass. I had an Overwater 36" scale, and that was bit of a stretch, but going from 34 to 35 was fine.
NickThomas Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Is that gold hardware or is it just the lighting? Looks beautiful !!
Chopthebass Posted January 10, 2008 Author Posted January 10, 2008 [quote name='NickThomas' post='118065' date='Jan 10 2008, 06:51 PM']Is that gold hardware or is it just the lighting? Looks beautiful !![/quote] Its the lighting. The hardware is chrome.
slazman Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Just a lovely guitar ... how can you part with it?
jay249 Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 My god they [b]do [/b]use nice woods on the USA models, but I still think you all should fight over my Skyline!
silverfoxnik Posted January 10, 2008 Posted January 10, 2008 Great looking bass; the USA models don't come up on here too often, so it's really nice to see one.. Good luck with the sale!
ShaunB Posted January 11, 2008 Posted January 11, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='118202' date='Jan 10 2008, 10:09 PM']Great looking bass; the USA models don't come up on here too often, so it's really nice to see one.. Good luck with the sale![/quote] +1 if I had the dosh, this is the 5-ver I'd buy - best o' luck with the sale.... needs a good home.
Chopthebass Posted January 11, 2008 Author Posted January 11, 2008 [quote name='ShaunB' post='118374' date='Jan 11 2008, 10:07 AM']+1 if I had the dosh, this is the 5-ver I'd buy - best o' luck with the sale.... needs a good home.[/quote] Thanks mate. I see from you avatar you're a Laky fan. It is a great bass - its just a bout of GAS!
birdy Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 [quote name='Chopthebass' post='119079' date='Jan 12 2008, 12:12 PM']WEEEKEND BUMP[/quote] Have another bump! PM sent with a few questions about the bass. Steve
birdy Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 [quote name='Chopthebass' post='119968' date='Jan 14 2008, 10:31 AM']PM answered Steve[/quote] Received and replied! Steve
Mike Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 That is such a stunning bass! I have always loved Laklands like this. Magnificent!
Chopthebass Posted January 14, 2008 Author Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks Mike. You don't wanna do a deal with your '68 Jazz do you?? Worth a try!!
Chopthebass Posted January 15, 2008 Author Posted January 15, 2008 Any interest? It's going on ebay soon!!
Chopthebass Posted January 16, 2008 Author Posted January 16, 2008 It'll be on ebay next week........
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