Legion Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Update: Now on ebay, few more pictures there as well. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330578227754&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]Lakland Decade[/url] Since previously owning a Decade (with Humbuckers) I'd come around to realising I wanted another, albeit with single coils instead. Not long after having bought this lovely Skyline one another option came up to get hold of my ideal USA version of the same bass. So as I now know I'm heading Stateside in July and will be able to collect the USA one I need to shift this one on fast as two decades is too phat for any man:) It's in great condition with 3 tiny dings, one on the upper edge of the body and one "impression" dent near the forearm contour area and also one tiny scratch on the very end of the headstock. They are nothing to care about about but just there for full disclosure. Sounds awesome and the neck is a dream to play. Whats even better is that it's rocking the scales at a very lightweight 8lbs 2oz - which for a Mahogany body is very nice. It has a cheapish padded gigbag but I can ship it in a proper box with proper packaging. [s]£720 [/s] £700 shipped or [s]£700 [/s] £680collected from Ipswich area. [attachment=82711:decade1.jpg] [attachment=82712:decade2.jpg] Edited July 2, 2011 by Legion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Oof. Sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Bump - quick sale needed so this will be going on ebay soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Didn't realise you had one of the beauties neighbour! Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Ooooohhh nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraff Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Got one of these beauties with humbuckers (switchable to single coil). "Phat" hardly does it justice! Great vintage vibes and as light as a 8 lb 2 feather. Recommended!! Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Weekend bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBassman Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 That's going on my Xmas list. Cool bass bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbass2000 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 That's loverly but I'm a tad confused.... the pickups on this one - are they single coils or humbuckers? Not having played one, would you say it thumps like a P or does it have more of the cuttiing edge of a J-bass.... or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Fuzzbass2000' post='1274018' date='Jun 18 2011, 06:56 PM']That's loverly but I'm a tad confused.... the pickups on this one - are they single coils or humbuckers? Not having played one, would you say it thumps like a P or does it have more of the cuttiing edge of a J-bass.... or something else?[/quote] This has single coils, the previous one I owned had humbuckers. I would say the best way to get a taste for the tone is to check out the lakland website clips (which are actually from a Skyline model, not a USA one even though the webpage infers it) [url="http://www.lakland.com/ac_decade.htm"]Lakland Decade sound clips[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbass2000 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Legion' post='1274065' date='Jun 18 2011, 07:54 PM']This has single coils, the previous one I owned had humbuckers. I would say the best way to get a taste for the tone is to check out the lakland website clips (which are actually from a Skyline model, not a USA one even though the webpage infers it) [url="http://www.lakland.com/ac_decade.htm"]Lakland Decade sound clips[/url][/quote] Thanks - had a listen - sounds quite full and rounded to me. I'm getting more of a Gibson than a Fender vibe (massive generalisation I know). How do you think it would sit with two noisy guitarists and a full on rock and roll drummer? (curiosity mildly piqued!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 [quote name='Fuzzbass2000' post='1274165' date='Jun 18 2011, 09:47 PM']Thanks - had a listen - sounds quite full and rounded to me. I'm getting more of a Gibson than a Fender vibe (massive generalisation I know). How do you think it would sit with two noisy guitarists and a full on rock and roll drummer? (curiosity mildly piqued!)[/quote] I'd say Gibsonesque is a spot on generalisation, its capable of that wall shaking sort of bass without being too muddy. I'd never used mine with 2 guitarists but it did cope with one loud guitarist/drummer and the very dominant keys player with an overactive left hand. I just played the "I've got more bass than you" card and laughed. You're more than welcome to try the bass out if you're in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Bump for a price drop - might consider trades particularly if its something a little less "niche". Maybe a Roadworn jazz, stingray etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Ooof! Now that is [i]nice[/i] Legion... and the same week I sent another £800 the way of the dentists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) You don't fancy a Sterling by Musicman SB14 as a partial trade do you? Edit - Actually scratch that, I really don't need any more basses. It's just so pretty! Edited June 21, 2011 by Wil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 Back from a weekend away bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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