paulie Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) Up for sale is my Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub This is one of the earlier Korean made models with Lindy Fralin pickups. This comes with a Lakland Hardshell case Ive tried a load of skylines and this is the only one that plays and feels like the US version. The only difference is Skyline on the headstock. Bass is in great condition other than some wear on the lower bout which was touched up by a luthier. You can't see this in a photo and its hard to notice in the flesh but in the interest of full disclosure etc.... Bass is fully set up with new strings, lovely action, buzz free Can post anywhere in the UK or Europe [attachment=180649:IMG_1286.jpg] [attachment=180650:IMG_1287.jpg] [attachment=180651:IMG_1288.jpg] [attachment=181120:IMG_1294.jpg] [attachment=181121:IMG_1296.jpg] [attachment=181122:IMG_1297.jpg] Edited January 18, 2015 by paulie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Nut width? Weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 The nut is wider than a jazz but not quite the 1.75 of a precision. It seemed to be closer to 1.7 I normally just play jazz basses and the nut width felt very comfy to me. The neck profile is quite shallow and is based on Glaub's old pre CBS Precision so much more comfy than the standard Precision neck. The bass weighs in at over 4.8kg so its definitely on the heavy side. I don't have proper scales to get this exact but its certainly on the heavy side but not overly so. To be honest the weight of the body really seems to contribute to the tone of this instrument. It sounds like a p bass on steriods. Really deep tone but clean and punchy also. Sounds close to my old NYC Sadowsky p bass which had a preamp. Sounds amazing. I A/B'd it last week in a store against a couple of new Skylines and they were all lightweight in terms of tone and feel to this. They felt cheap, As mentioned the build quality, sound, feel of the neck and playability of this is exactly the same as my old USA Glaub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Thanks. Bit too heavy for me I'm afraid (bad back :-/), but GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 No bother My PRS is very light if that's any good for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I have the identical bass, the grain pattern is even ridiculously similar. I absolutely adore mine. Whoever ends up with this is in for a treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Cheers Cocco It really is a nice bass. The Lindy Fralins really add another dimension to the tone also. But for me I just can't tell the difference between this and a US model. Same woods, same hardware (other than lightweight hipshot tuners rather than vintage ones) same electronics, pots, wiring etc. I think the only difference is the way the neck is made. The neck on this is stunning. Very hard to find such a bass for this price. The Lakland hardshell case is a nice bonus also. Oh, and it has brand new strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 These are incredible P basses.....I love them. I also agree with your point about the weight, the heavier Skylines seem to resonate beautifully and sound best. Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Really nice basses allright. And I've owned a 72 p bass, a 76, 77 and a couple of 82 Precision Specials. I also owned an Alleva Coppolo P bass and a Sadowsky NYC p bass and a US Lakland Bob Glaub in candy apple red. The US Glaub was the only one of all of the above to hold a candle to the Skyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Bump for price drop £550 for a stunning Lakland with a Lakland hard shell case Can arrange postage to anywhere, fully boxed up and secure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Is this my old one? If so, it was one of the best P basses I've ever played, and I had seller's regret almost instantly. If it is my old one, I'd definitely be interested... Edited January 15, 2015 by tredders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 I dont know I got it off a friend in Ireland but as much as I love this bass, Im a Jazz bass guy and need the cash more than the bass at present. It is stunning though. Best P bass Ive ever played and if it was a Joe Osbourne it would not be up for sale Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Some extra pics added to try and capture the area that was touched up on the bottom of the bass. Hard to capture on camera and hard to notice in the flesh as its in the black area only of the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Ok this has to go to fund my new amp So in the interest of a quick sale £550 in shipping to your door which I will organise on my end Apart from the professional touch up on the heel of the bass, the neck, body, scratch plate, pickups, hardware, strings are all brand new looking. It actually looks like it has never been played Frets are still 100% shiny!!! Having said that the feel of the neck makes it feel like an old friend, new but broken in! if that makes sense Grab a bargin The best P bass Ive tried and Ive had a few! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Bob Glaubs have been the best Precision basses I've owned. The're faultless and I've have this over any US Fender any day. Just a pity I don't have 550 [size=4] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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