niceguyhomer Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Can't believe this hasn't gone Mike...and er...DON'T SHOOT
molan Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 I've just bought one of these over from the States - really nice bass
mikeh Posted July 20, 2008 Author Posted July 20, 2008 I've had a few good offers, just waiting for replies. So Sunday Bump
Sean Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 [quote name='ritch45' post='242328' date='Jul 18 2008, 02:55 AM']So can anyone tell me, is this a korean bass?[/quote] [url="http://www.lakland.com/skyline_vs_us.htm"]http://www.lakland.com/skyline_vs_us.htm[/url] The Skylines are superb instruments.
molan Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Sean' post='243747' date='Jul 20 2008, 01:00 PM'][url="http://www.lakland.com/skyline_vs_us.htm"]http://www.lakland.com/skyline_vs_us.htm[/url] The Skylines are superb instruments.[/quote] I'd say that the "average" Lakland Skyline arrives in a better state of set up than an American Standard Fender. Nothing against Fender stock instruments but I've certainly come across a few that didn't feel properly finished. Every Skyline I've tried has been absolutely beautifully finished. I have a couple of much more expensive US hand finished basses and I think my two Skylines easily match them for fit and finish. One of the really important things about the Skylines is that (part from the really early ones I think) they have the same electronics as the US series. These are fitted in the USA by Lakland when each bass is properly checked over before final shipping. In this case the original DJ's had the Aero pickups fitted. Recent ones have mostly had stock Lakland pickups. Nothing desperately wrong with Lakland's own pickups but the Aeros tend to be preferred by most people and will definitely add some value as they are the ones originally specified by DJ himself. Definitely no need to be concerned about the original manufacture in Korea Edited July 20, 2008 by molan
ianrunci Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 I would agree wholehearedly. I have a Peavey EXP HP signature guitar with an ebony board made in Korea and I have tried two american versions of it which are three times the price and mine came out better in all areas except the sound of the pickups. Its better finished and the set up was million times beter than the USA versions. Those Koreans are really on the ball now, they are the new Japan IMHO
dub_junkie Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 +1 The G&L Tribute L-2000 I used to own was an earlier Korean one. With regards to fretting it was better finished than the USA ones I have and the action was lower and slicker as a result. I'd have no worries buying another unseen
mikeh Posted July 20, 2008 Author Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks for all the positive comments, the korean instruments are indeed superb quality. I used to own a Korean made Spector NT and that was another stunning quality bass. But still its just sat here not getting played, which is a real shame. I'll consider trades for any bass + cash my way.
mikeh Posted July 21, 2008 Author Posted July 21, 2008 And another bump....... Hardcase is included in sale/trade
mikeh Posted July 23, 2008 Author Posted July 23, 2008 [quote name='mikeh' post='245697' date='Jul 22 2008, 09:43 PM']A 'I cant believe no ones interested' Bump [/quote] +1
mikeh Posted July 24, 2008 Author Posted July 24, 2008 [quote name='mikeh' post='246081' date='Jul 23 2008, 01:50 PM']+1[/quote] +2
MB1 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 MB1. Think its more of a case people are skint!...... or dont have trades Mike! noticed Michael Visceglia (suzanne vegas bassist) playing a lakland on the live at Abbey Road show recently!sweet! BUMP!
mikeh Posted July 24, 2008 Author Posted July 24, 2008 It does seem like a very slow market atm. Im jamming with a blues guitarist on Sunday, and have been contacted by a drummer about starting a band, so this may be taken off then if all goes well.
mikeh Posted July 25, 2008 Author Posted July 25, 2008 Im now going for the record on bumps before a successfull /sale/trade Although I wont be too bothered if I dont get it!!!
martthebass Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 Yes I'm looking, but like the populous at large I also find myself brassick
mikeh Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 I will also trade for a quality multi effects + cash.
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