Chopthebass Posted January 10, 2008 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Whats with all these laklands at the moment! Best of luck sir! Stunner. really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Now that's a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassaussie Posted January 10, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Sho'looks fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 That makes me feel all funny, (down there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThomas Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Is that gold hardware or is it just the lighting? Looks beautiful !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slazman Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Just a lovely guitar ... how can you part with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay249 Posted January 10, 2008 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 10, 2008 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted January 11, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 11, 2008 Author Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 WEEEKEND BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted January 12, 2008 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 PMs answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 PM answered Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 [quote name='Chopthebass' post='119968' date='Jan 14 2008, 10:31 AM']PM answered Steve[/quote] Received and replied! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Any interest? May be on ebay soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 That is such a stunning bass! I have always loved Laklands like this. Magnificent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks Mike. You don't wanna do a deal with your '68 Jazz do you?? Worth a try!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Any interest? It's going on ebay soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 It'll be on ebay next week........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 Bump for the weekend, sir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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