Bigwan Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) PRICE DROPPED: £550 with Fender SKB case, £500 with no name case. Never thought I'd sell this but needs (GAS) must. This is a Lakland Skyline JO DPLE (Dudepit Limited Edition) in Sherwood Green with matching headstock. Lindy Fralin pickups. Now passive as I think it sounds better this way. Fully shielded. Some pics show it with the stock East J Retro which is long gone I'm afraid - now fitted with a good quality Fender control plate (A replacement 60's style stacked knob control plate is also included). More up to date pictures have now been added to my photobucket link. There were only 23 of these basses made. There are quite a few little marks on the bass, most noteable being damage caused by a cheap locking strap just above the rear strap button on the edge of the bass. Pics of capturable damage included - there are a few little dents on the top above the pickups but they aren't really noticeable., A few scores on the fretboard.There are a few visible scratches on the back of the neck around the 10th - 12th fret, but these can't be felt under your thumb. There are quite a few little scratches on the front and back that would definitely buff out. Only other thing to point out is that the control plate doesnt meet the pickguard exactly (pictured also). Looking £550 plus postage (including fender SKB case) or £500 plus postage for generic no name case. Would trades for a Lakland 55-02 or similar 5. Would also sonsider a well used Warwick Stage 1 Streamer 4 or 5 (no other Warwick models though). [url="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Bigwan2062/slideshow/Lakland%20pics"]http://s38.photobuck.../Lakland%20pics[/url] Edited September 13, 2013 by Bigwan
lou24d53 Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Hmmm, nice......and I've got a 55-02 deluxe for sale / trade as well...
Bigwan Posted August 29, 2013 Author Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Saw your ad but took from it that you didn't want trades... Which is why I'm trying to sell this! Perhaps we should talk! Edited August 29, 2013 by Bigwan
tonyf Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 OOOOOOOOOOOO! Snap! That's just like my DPLE but mine has a maple board and, like you, I've also removed the East preamp and gone back to a traditional V/V/T layout. Fantastic bass, good look with the sale!
bigevilman Posted August 29, 2013 Posted August 29, 2013 Very nice! Consider a trade for a Sterling Ray 35?
Bigwan Posted August 29, 2013 Author Posted August 29, 2013 Sorry, all things MM are not my cup of tea I'm afraid. Cheers for the offer though!
Bigwan Posted September 1, 2013 Author Posted September 1, 2013 New pics up: [url="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Bigwan2062/slideshow/Lakland%20pics"]http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Bigwan2062/slideshow/Lakland%20pics[/url]
lou24d53 Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 Still think that's proper nice, and if I didn't have my Sadowsky Metro J, I'd have been all over a trade deal with this. Still trying to fight the urge to be honest, but trying to keep to two basses for now!!
grahamd Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 Beautiful bass. You won't find a better jazz for the money. GLWTS
Bigwan Posted September 1, 2013 Author Posted September 1, 2013 In the interests of full disclosure, I recently received a Fender Roadworn Jazz in a trade, and while it's a cracking bass, it's not as good as this. Why is this one on the block you ask? It's a proper jazz neck, and the RW is chunkier, and as I'm more of a P bass man nowadays, the RW fits my hands better. The Lakland has the edge everywhere else I think, but as with my esteemed colleague, I'm trying to cut down on basses. If I can get a 55-02 the RW will probably go also.
molan Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 The shop I help in recently sold one of these that had also been set up as a passive (albeit a stacker). I totally agree that it works better in passive format. Great basses, great colour, great price, what's not to like
karlfer Posted September 1, 2013 Posted September 1, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1378070871' post='2195595'] The shop I help in recently sold one of these that had also been set up as a passive (albeit a stacker). I totally agree that it works better in passive format. Great basses, great colour, great price, what's not to like [/quote] Yup and that one was stunning as well. As is the one you have left (normal rotaries). AS IS THIS ONE
Bigwan Posted September 10, 2013 Author Posted September 10, 2013 Price dropped and further trade options added. Roll up, roll up!
Bigwan Posted September 10, 2013 Author Posted September 10, 2013 Doesn't work from mobiles for some reason. Hopefully won't matter (see title!)
Bigwan Posted September 10, 2013 Author Posted September 10, 2013 Not sure Andy. I bought it from eBay way back, before the basstalk days I think. There are a few of these knocking about the uk - there were 2 in Northern Ireland at one point I believe
phsycoandy Posted September 10, 2013 Posted September 10, 2013 whats the serial number i think i have a note of it somewhere
Ashborygirl Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1378814527' post='2204894'] Not sure Andy. I bought it from eBay way back, before the basstalk days I think. There are a few of these knocking about the uk - there were 2 in Northern Ireland at one point I believe [/quote] This was mine I think. There was 1 bass ordered with a factory fitted battery box & I bought it from the original owner on the Dude Pit, according to my paperwork, I sold it through eBay to a chap in Co. Antrim. I still have picture of the serial number somewhere, might go raking. I recall it was terrific, terrific bass.
lou24d53 Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 [quote name='Ashborygirl' timestamp='1378919485' post='2206549'] I recall it was terrific, terrific bass. [/quote] That's good to hear! Looking forward to taking delivery in the next few days.
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