discreet Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) [b]NBD - Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub (44-64) *Audio*[/b] Bit of a weird one - initially I didn't like this bass much, having been drawn in by my favourite colour scheme, white and maple (even though I'm not one for pearl!) - I found the neck a bit too shallow front to back - and having decided to move it on almost immediately, I put it up for sale on here. Meanwhile, I had the bass on a stand in my room and began to pick it up and play it more and more as time went on and the bass didn't sell... Long story short, I eventually bonded with it - and now I absolutely love it. I fitted it with La Bella 760FS flats which transformed the bass for me, it came to life - and that sealed the deal. It sounds more P Bass than a P Bass, imho - it's got loads of natural low-end, with that little bit of bite in the upper mids that P Basses do so well, even with flats. I've got a mint guard in the pipeline too, though I have toyed with gold... maybe even black. time will tell. Build quality is very good indeed, the components are high quality and the stock pickup sounds amazing. Great feel in the hand, too. It may very well turn out to be the best Fender I've yet played... This is a very short jam I knocked out this morning. Bass is recorded a bit hot so there are one or two crackles. I can't be bothered to do it again. Hopefully you can hear that natural low-end - listen through decent monitors if possible. Direct through Edirol UA5 Audio Interface into FL Studio 12, no processing or FX except 3:1 compression. Rehearsal on Wednesday and gig on Saturday, will report back. [b]*[url="https://soundcloud.com/mark-smith-908669702/lakland-bass-jam"]Audio Clip[/url]*[/b] (2 mins) Edited May 23, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Great playing as ever Mark. Sounds a lot better than when I was abusing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1463916715' post='3054900'] Great playing as ever Mark. Sounds a lot better than when I was abusing it. [/quote] Very kind sir - high praise indeed coming from yourself, I'll take that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 It took the thought of listening to one of your clips, to get me off the settee to search out my headphones. All else had failed so far today The bass sounds great as does the playing, love the little flourish at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1463923767' post='3054982'] The bass sounds great as does the playing, love the little flourish at the end. [/quote] Thanks, Gary. The flourish is usually at the point where I'm thinking, 'OK, enough already!' YMMV of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Lovely bass, and some great playing. Sounds ace with those La Bellas on... Edited May 22, 2016 by tredders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Crying out for some tort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) [quote name='tredders' timestamp='1463944098' post='3055243'] Lovely bass, and some great playing. Sounds ace with those La Bellas on... [/quote] Thank you... yes, La Bellas are definitely my favourite strings atm. They are so consistent, you know exactly what you are going to get. Plus, they last forever! I transfer them from bass to bass when necessary. [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1463989873' post='3055484'] Crying out for some tort... [/quote] Not a bad call, but any new guard is a custom job. This isn't a Fender P obviously, it's just not that easy to find off-the-shelf guards. Besides, so many people here and over on TB have said 'leave the pearl guard!' that I'm going to delay changing it and see if it grows on me. It IS quite a good fit for my retro-country band. And doing nothing is always strong motivation for me... Edited May 23, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Sounds great in the mix! Just goes to show sometimes it's worth sticking with things. Happy for you that it's worked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1463990685' post='3055495'] Not a bad call, but any new guard is a custom job. This isn't a Fender P obviously, it's just not that easy to find off-the-shelf guards. Besides, so many people here and over on TB have said 'leave the pearl guard!' that I'm going to delay changing it and see if it grows on me. It IS quite a good fit for my retro-country band. And doing nothing is always strong motivation for me... [/quote] There was somewhere/one on ebay that used to do replacement Lakland guards... Can't remember the name though... We'll get discreet jnr on the case and it'll be painted gold inside a week! Edited May 23, 2016 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1463992221' post='3055508'] There was somewhere/one on ebay that used to do replacement Lakland guards... Can't remember the name though... [/quote] I contacted the eBay people and they were remarkably lacking in enthusiasm for the job. I got a price in the end and was going to reluctantly go ahead with it, but then got a terse message saying, 'Can't find template can't do it' which didn't surprise me. Luckily I hadn't sent them a payment. Jack's Instrument Services in Manchester can do the job, but they want me to send the original guard as a template and I can't be without the bass for the time it would take. Plus Jack's mint looks a bit pale to me, I want a noticeably green mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1463990905' post='3055498'] Just goes to show sometimes it's worth sticking with things. [/quote] It certainly does. I usually make a decision pretty quickly, but there was something about this that kept me coming back to it. I'm glad I did now, it's certainly worth getting to know. Edited May 23, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1464009410' post='3055693'] It certainly does. I usually make a decision pretty quickly, but there was something about this that kept me coming back to it. I'm glad I did now, it's certainly worth getting to know. [/quote] They`re great basses, unfortunately with mine I couldn`t get past the lack of Fender written on the headstock - which is ridiculous really, but hey, have to admit my failings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1464043239' post='3056127'] They`re great basses, unfortunately with mine I couldn`t get past the lack of Fender written on the headstock - which is ridiculous really, but hey, have to admit my failings. [/quote] I know what you mean and I usually feel the same, but for some reason it genuinely bothers me not. Every time I pick it up (about thirty times a day atm) it just seems to be getting better and better. Though I am very gradually adjusting the action and intonation in a long, slow-motion fettle, so that's helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I believe John Mc Vie from Fleetwood Mac uses a Lakland these days, Although I'm sure he uses sensible strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Only just spottef this thread. Yayyy, well chuffed you've hung on to this. It's got "keeper" written all over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1464072039' post='3056215'] It's got "keeper" written all over it. [/quote] Well that's the kiss of death. Actually it's got a very good chance - it's the right colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1463989873' post='3055484'] Crying out for some tort... [/quote] Mint. It's crying out for mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) [quote name='paul h' timestamp='1464078374' post='3056279'] Mint. It's crying out for mint. [/quote] I agree, but I promised to keep the pearl for a while longer and see if I can live with it (I don't think I can live with it). [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1464045031' post='3056150'] I believe John Mc Vie from Fleetwood Mac uses a Lakland these days, Although I'm sure he uses sensible strings. [/quote] What have you got against sticks of rhubarb?? Edited May 24, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1464045031' post='3056150'] I believe John Mc Vie from Fleetwood Mac uses a Lakland these days, Although I'm sure he uses sensible strings. [/quote] So does Geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Here's a little addition I've been considering... shall I..? Makes the guard a little more acceptable, imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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