Hobbayne Posted October 1, 2014 Posted October 1, 2014 I like this one as demonstrated by John Mc Vie, I'm not really a fan of them, but I do like this! Quote
Hobbayne Posted October 1, 2014 Author Posted October 1, 2014 It is really I suppose, but I just love the grain in the wood and the block inlays Quote
JTUK Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I've liked the ones I've played, but they have all been jazzes. I think they lead the way at their pricepoint. Quote
Weststarx Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 That bass looks like it got dressed in the dark! Quote
discreet Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1412238127' post='2566945'] That bass looks like it got dressed in the dark! [/quote] So does John McVie! Quote
thisnameistaken Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1412238127' post='2566945'] That bass looks like it got dressed in the dark! [/quote] I have to agree. I like blocks on Jazzes (well, MoP blocks on rosewood, not blocked maple boards) but not on P basses, and I don't like that weird ovoid bridge, and the pickup is ugly too. And the pickguard looks too small. It has features that might look good on other basses, but not all together on that one. Quote
discreet Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1412244008' post='2567036'] I like blocks on Jazzes but not on P basses, and I don't like that weird ovoid bridge, and the pickup is ugly too. And the pickguard looks too small. [/quote] Yes, but apart from that you really like it, right?? Quote
Weststarx Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1412239137' post='2566962'] So does John McVie! [/quote] Hahaha I only just noticed! Quote
Muzz Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Don't like that one, but I've had a far eastern Daryl Jones which was great (for a Jazz, given I don't like Jazzes) and the Lakland USA neck I've got on My Thunderland is just sublime. Quote
discreet Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I like this one... 'Vintage 64' P, Lake Placid Blue, rosewood, Mint pickguard, birdseye maple 'clay' dots... ...and a sound file... with flats... [media]http://www.lakland.com/multimedia/audio/glaub/09%20glaub_hardrock_flats.mp3[/media] Edited October 2, 2014 by discreet Quote
Weststarx Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 The Laklands look cool but I honestly done see the point... If you wanted a P & J Bass why would not just buy a Fender for the same price or a few hundred quid cheaper if you went for a MIM? Quote
discreet Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1412336872' post='2567932'] The Laklands look cool but I honestly done see the point... If you wanted a P & J Bass why would not just buy a Fender for the same price or a few hundred quid cheaper if you went for a MIM? [/quote] I'll probably get shot down in flames for this, but in my opinion Lakland are superior to Fender in almost every way. Of course they don't have the 'F' badge on the headstock, but I've got over that now. I WILL own one at some point! Quote
Happy Jack Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 I must agree with Discreet. I've had several Skyline models, supposedly the 'cheap' ones, and they easily match any of the (many) US-made Fenders I've had. One day, I'll get around to trying a US-made Lakland; they're supposed to be even better. As an aside, I play mainly fives in covers bands. Lakland 5-string basses tend to be 35" scale, which I really like. Quote
Machines Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1412336872' post='2567932'] The Laklands look cool but I honestly done see the point... If you wanted a P & J Bass why would not just buy a Fender for the same price or a few hundred quid cheaper if you went for a MIM? [/quote] Because whilst Fender created the formula. They did not perfect it. A Mexican P/J is in no way similar to any Skyline and I'd have people agree with me if I said the Skylines were equal to or even surpassed US Fenders. Quote
lonestar Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1412238127' post='2566945'] That bass looks like it got dressed in the dark! [/quote] Brilliant Quote
blue Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 My arsenal includes a couple of old Telecaster basses. If I ever go in the J & P direction , I would consider Lakeland. blue Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 I used to play a 55-02 quite regularly, it was better than any USA Fender for build quality, hardware standard and the range of tones available never mind the Mex, the USA 55-94 is even better still but it is 3 times the price of a Fender, probably not 3 times better but you can say what you like they are better than a Fender, they just are, as they should be Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Why can't Fender fans accept that they are not as well made as other basses?, I love my Stingrays but the USA Laklands are better basses than mine, I am happy to accept that, they use better quality woods built to higher standards ie Quarter Sawn graphite reinforced necks, Better neck bolt construction, reinforced headstock joint areas, Hipshot tuners etc etc I am not going to win over any Fender fans so it's not even worth going there but these are why they are better basses, they have a better range of tones because err they have more tones available? passive active, MM P J pickup choices with split coil selections etc etc how is that even debatable? Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1412417782' post='2568723'] With respect, you are talking rubbish. What measurements have you used for; build quality [b]Graphite Reinforced headstock and neck with a quartersawn neck, stunning tops if you like that sort of thing ([/b]I dont really) hardware standard B[b]etter bridge design and Hipshot tuners on all models, string reatainer, stainless bridge parts rather than chrome, neck bolts.[/b] range of tones. [b]Active/passive switchable more pickup choices with a wider range of frequencies available, coil selection on some models.[/b] [/quote] Quote
EBS_freak Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 What era Fenders are we talking? Are we talking out of the box instruments? Or instruments that have been inspected and hand finished in close detail? Quote
discreet Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Mmm OK then, to qualify my comments in post #13: I certainly haven't played every Lakland and definitely haven't played every Fender... ...what I would suggest is this; try as many basses as possible and buy the one you prefer. Troll war over!! ...mind you, Ashdown ARE crap. Quote
EBS_freak Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1412423461' post='2568806'] ...mind you, Ashdown ARE crap. [/quote] No they're not! They are great at starting fires! Quote
discreet Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1412423765' post='2568810'] No they're not! They are great at starting fires! [/quote] True, but you can always extinguish them with the virtual blankets covering the speaker cabs... Edited October 4, 2014 by discreet Quote
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