petergales Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Somewhat regretfully, I’ve decided to sell my Lakland Skyline 44-64 Bob Glaub signature ’64 P Bass as I simply cannot get used to the 1.75” nut width. I’m really a jazz bass player and that extra width I find uncomfortable. It’s a shame because it’s a great sounding bass and the upgrades that I had installed by a professional luthier really make a huge difference. These are Lindy Frailin pick ups, a tortoiseshell pickguard and D’addario Chromes flat wound strings or ProSteels as preferred. Comes with a Hiscox hard case or Lakland gigbag, as required. It’s a 2008 model, made in Korea, in Sunburst with a rosewood finger board. I’ve had it from new so it’s been well looked after. It is in mint condition as it has never been gigged and had only infrequent use at home. Rest assured these basses are right up there with the best in terms of build, tone and playability. Price is £595 collected from Leeds or meet up within a reasonable distance for the cost of the petrol. Edited July 10, 2013 by petergales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I have the same bass, only with its original pick guard, with the Lindy fralin pickups too. It's amazing. I can't fault mine at all. For me the neck makes it, maybe you'd be better off with a Duck Dunn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 I'm sure you're right. It's a shame that it just doesn't fit my hand. In all other respects it's a great bass equal to - or better than - USA Fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou24d53 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) This was nearly mine a few weeks ago. Still looks stunning in the photos. I think the Duck Dunn suggestion is worth looking into Peter, I'm loving mine since I bought it last month, I find the jazz neck works better for me also. So...you don't a 55-02 deluxe, do you??! Edited July 4, 2013 by lou24d53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Hi Dougie I'm afraid not. I'm sure it's a great bass but I get confused by 5 strings. Must be my age getting to me! All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou24d53 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 No bother Peter...was only half serious, but I might have flinched if you'd said yes!! Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thanks, Dougie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Have a bump on me i have one of these but with a maple board for me simply the best P basses on the market, don't let the skyline tag fool you these are more than comparable in every way with a Fender US P in every way, Wish i could justify having 2, whoever buys this is getting a bargain especially with the fralins !!!!! Cheers steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hi Steve. Thanks for that. You're absolutely right. I have a 2013 USA Fender P bass and the BG is more than a match for it. It's just that wider nut width that stops me from keeping it. Otherwise there's no way it would be up for sale. Cheers, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbass555 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Would you ship this bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Have played this Bass .It's a cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks, Richard, it is indeed an excellent bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 [i]Should have kept it Peter, It is what I need now [/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 You could always make me an offer, Richard. It's waiting here for some lucky person to snap it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 [quote name='petergales' timestamp='1373144201' post='2134172'] You could always make me an offer, Richard. It's waiting here for some lucky person to snap it up. [/quote] If I could sell my Valenti Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 Best of luck with the sale then, Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart3442 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hi, have PM'd you. Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 And replied. Regards, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart3442 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Update: first gig with Peters lovely bass last night. A proper, old school P Bass tone that brought compliments from the band. I can highly recommend this Bass, not as a Fender alternative, its way beyond that, but as a fantastic instrument in its own right. Special thanks goes to Peter, who went out of his way to make the transaction as smooth and enjoyable as possible. A top man, thanks Pete!. Edited July 18, 2013 by mart3442 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 And with you Martin. Great guy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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