bassatnight Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Good Folks of Basschat, I have been after a decent P for a wee while now as a back up to my Fender P deluxe and was toying with a Lakland Duck Dunn. I stumbled across a strange one at Chandler Guitars. It looks like a Dunn (but isn't) it has the Dunn's candy red finish and Jazz type block neck but is active and has 4 controls as opposed to the 2 usual on the Lakland models. I have scoured the web and the Lakland website but cannot find one that matches, the 44-64 seems closest but only has the two controls, is this a custom model or do we think someone has upgraded it? Pics below... Quote
Machines Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Definitely been upgraded - see the battery box on the back. I'm quite sure all standard models (US and Skyline) are passive. Quote
chris_b Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Someone's added a preamp. Ask Chandlers if they did this. Will probably sound very good. Quote
bassatnight Posted June 4, 2011 Author Posted June 4, 2011 My feeling too, I have had a mate who lives close by check it out and he was blown away by the tones and the neck is better than his US Jazz (in his opinion) There's not a mark on it and the battery compartment was very well finished. I have stuck my neck out and bought it, roll on Tuesday - Playtime! Cheers, Steve.[quote name='Machines' post='1256357' date='Jun 4 2011, 11:56 AM']Definitely been upgraded - see the battery box on the back. I'm quite sure all standard models (US and Skyline) are passive.[/quote] Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Just looked it up on their website - looks like a bargain at that price Quote
Happy Jack Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1256553' date='Jun 4 2011, 03:32 PM']Just looked it up on their website - looks like a bargain at that price[/quote] Agreed. £500 on Basschat would seem about right for that bass (not everyone would want the active upgrade) but from a mainstream dealer that's extraordinary. Quote
BB3000S Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Amazing deal and a stunning bass - congratulations and enjoy! [size=1][color="#808080"](*Crossing fingers ever so slightly it might turn up in the classifieds one day*)[/color][/size] Quote
EssentialTension Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Looks like an excellent deal. Does it have a passive switch? Quote
bassatnight Posted June 5, 2011 Author Posted June 5, 2011 I'll wack some pics up on Tuesday once she arrives... Can't wait! Quote
bassatnight Posted June 7, 2011 Author Posted June 7, 2011 Well I now have her and what a beauty. The pre-amp was a real pro job done by chandlers. The tones are amazing and she is also a lovely slapper! A real keeper! Quote
obbm Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 Very nice. I would say that it's a passive Skyline Duck Dunn which has been modded similar to mine. I had a battery box and a side-mounted jack fitted and a bridge J-pick-up routed in. The necks on these are superb, probably the best 4-string I have owned. The serial number should give you and indication of date of manufacture. Also check the colour of the pick-up wires. If they are white fabric covered then they are Lindy Fralin, if red & black or green & black they are Lakland's own. I'd be interested to know what pre-amp is in there. Quote
BB3000S Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='bassatnight' post='1260445' date='Jun 7 2011, 11:43 PM']A real keeper![/quote] If i had a nickel for every time I've said those words... Congratulations again, and enjoy!! Quote
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