Treb Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1499777869' post='3333527'] It's heeerrrreeeeeee, more later Si [/quote] You know the drill, pics or it didn't happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1499777869' post='3333527'] It's heeerrrreeeeeee, more later Si [/quote] Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='Treb' timestamp='1498836835' post='3327486'] If that were the case then why do some high end guitar builders still do it by hand? [/quote] Because some people still believe hand is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='Treb' timestamp='1498836835' post='3327486'] If that were the case then why do some high end guitar builders still do it by hand? [/quote] Think the machine/system costs £250,000 to buy (might be dollars...) and not many instrument builders can afford or justify the huge cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [url="http://www.plek.com/uploads/pdf/Plek_Station_Brochure_2017_WEB.pdf"]http://www.plek.com/uploads/pdf/Plek_Station_Brochure_2017_WEB.pdf[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treb Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1499791652' post='3333645'] Because some people still believe hand is better? [/quote] The question was rhetorical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Falling asleep here, but here's a pic, more tomorrow: [IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/2ufehc2.jpg[/IMG] Cheers Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneade Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Looks very nice on this picture. Hope it sounds as good as it looks ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Classy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1499819458' post='3333890'] Falling asleep here, but here's a pic, more tomorrow: Cheers Si [/quote] If you don't mind me asking, what was the pricing on something like this? I'd love a US lakland (My Skyline is delightful) But they ones that I see over here don't give me the specs that I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treb Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 (edited) Bass Club Chicago has something similar (passive 44-Dual J in LPB) for only US$2289. Add a bit for shipping and a lot for importing one. My guess: between 2800-3000 pounds. Edited July 12, 2017 by Treb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1499854749' post='3334041'] If you don't mind me asking, what was the pricing on something like this? I'd love a US lakland (My Skyline is delightful) But they ones that I see over here don't give me the specs that I want! [/quote] PM'd you. I have a 55-01 (Skyline) too, and that's really good (with swapped out electronics), but this is definitely a step up with woods and build quality: [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/hwh5c0.jpg[/IMG] The rosewood on the 44-94 is beautifully dark, with some nice figuring (difficult to capture), but the birdseye maple dots really add something extra IMO: [IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/2d17pu0.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/sob761.jpg[/IMG] And you can certainly tell the different cuts of the neck from the maple grain, Quarter-sawn on the US & Flat-Sawn on the Skyline: [IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/34zk1gm.jpg[/IMG] Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSCOWBASS Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Nice, did you have any import grief with "Cites" wrt rosewood fingerboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 [quote name='MOSCOWBASS' timestamp='1499864756' post='3334144'] Nice, did you have any import grief with "Cites" wrt rosewood fingerboard? [/quote] None that I'm aware of. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSCOWBASS Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1499865860' post='3334150'] None that I'm aware of. Si [/quote] That's good to know, it must all be sorted at the exporter's end...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 [quote name='Treb' timestamp='1499855897' post='3334050'] Bass Club Chicago has something similar (passive 44-Dual J in LPB) for only US$2289. Add a bit for shipping and a lot for importing one. My guess: between 2800-3000 pounds. [/quote] Yeah that's one of their 'standard' US models, so still US built, but no customization, just built for dealers. I didn't want a Jazz bass, so had a P/J custom instead. Guitar Guitar have an active US 44-14 & a passive JJ 5 too: https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/160805301292007--lakland-us-44-14-classic-black-rw https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/160314296047007--lakland-us-55-passive-dual-j-lake-placid-blue-mn-550066 Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikanHannille Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Nice! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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