ShaunB Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) I'm not playing this as much as I hoped and there's an opportunity for a US Lakkie on the horizon, so anybody in the marketplace for a very little used, perfect nick Black Bob Glaub (original "aged" white pickguard included) with a Gator hard case for £600? I'm down in Poole (or up in Poole - whichever way you're standing) for collection/meet or can send via my local shop for £35 next day insured. Edited August 28, 2007 by ShaunB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i know nothing of lakland basses, how do they compare quality wise with US Laklands and even US Fenders? I'm guessing these use all US hardware but are bolted together in Korea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Drool..................... THis is beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 ...never having the opportunity to play a US Lakland, I canny tell you... this from Lakland: "Most Skylines arrive at the Lakland factory fully finished, except for electronics. Lakland luthiers inspect each bass and do refinements according to an incredibly thorough set-up procedure that ensures each bass has proper string alignment, neck relief, fretting, tuner installation integrity, etc. The Skylines are then installed with the same electronics as the US models (except for the 01 models which are shipped with Korean electronics.) No Skyline bass leaves the Lakland facility until it’s properly set up and in prime playing condition..." I've had nothing but great service from Lakland over the last couple of years and received emails directly from Dan Lakin regarding my 44-02D - nowt better than the horses mouth. Versus Fender I'm biased, as I love the Lakland neck radius over Fender's - and a good bang for the buck IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='48170' date='Aug 21 2007, 09:31 AM']mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i know nothing of lakland basses, how do they compare quality wise with US Laklands and even US Fenders? I'm guessing these use all US hardware but are bolted together in Korea?[/quote] I bought a Skyline Bob Glaub from the States just about 12 months ago. This was an ex-endorsee's bass and had a few extras fitted - a non standard scratchplate and pickup cover being the main differences. All the *extra* stuff was cosmetic only, in terms of build and electrics it was bog-standard Skyline Bob Glaub. I figured I'd use it as a backup to my much loved '01 USA Fender Precision and maybe alternate it with my CIJ '51 Precision re-issue. Since the Glaub arrived I have retired the other two from gigging and I recently sold the USA. Lakland's Korean build quality is excellent (I will admit that I had to fit a new switchcraft input jack socket after the original became intermittent a few months ago but that's a Switchcraft QC issue, not Lakland's as the thing worked perfectly for at least two years and the solder joints were class A+). Oh, and the Lindy Fralin pick up is a monster. A huge bump for this - if I didn't already own one I'd be biting a hand off to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 MB1. ...Posh in Poole! Patio doors?... why have you got carpet in the garden?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 [quote name='MB1' post='48386' date='Aug 21 2007, 03:50 PM']MB1. ...Posh in Poole! Patio doors?... why have you got carpet in the garden?.[/quote] Funny! I wondered the same thing - lovely bass btw. I'd have it if I hadn't quenched the P-GAS this year already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 ...you mean you don't have carpet in the garden? We're thinking of replacing it with laminate... ^_^ MB1 - always the eagle eye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 MB1. Cant argue with a confident man!..........laminate is the new carpet.............if i need a good P ,youll find me in your back garden, laminated or not! All the best Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subaudio Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Very nice bass ! must resist..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 The quality question about USA v Korea came up at the SE Bass Bash, and as I have / have had 3 Skylines and a USA, IMHO, the USA are the better basses, lighter & better finish. BUT, You would be hard pressed to tell them apart, both visually or sound wise. Maybe at the next bash we could do a 'Blindfold' test. Buck for Buck, the Skyline wins hands down, even up against some of the top end Fenders. (That should start a war !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Lovely bass..... I don't expect this one to be here in the morning ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 LOL - cheers Mark - that would help pay for the US 4-94 I seem to have acquired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I've got an identical BG behind me as I type and all I'll say is I'm not selling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I've wanted one of these for such a long time but I'm pleased to say, I'm happy with what I've got. Have a bump on me fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) I'm happy to give this a ::bump:: Edited August 22, 2007 by Scoop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) Nice bass- good luck with the sale. I feel a Thin Lizzy moment coming on. Edited August 22, 2007 by chardbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 MB1. "Everybody has to take a sh*t you know each and every one of us does it everyday and no one gets flamed for it.But you dont go, do it on someones doorstep ........... Not without putting it in a brown paper bag and lighting it first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I don't think you get a Gator Hand Case which adds real value to the deal too...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) a bumpety-bumperooney! Edited August 22, 2007 by ShaunB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 if only i actually had some money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) If its as good as new, then it will save someone a £100 or more and a bit of hassle importing one! Fine in my eyes! Good luck with the sale! Si Edited August 22, 2007 by Sibob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 *Bump* *ouch* (what? ...no offers?) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 You've no idea how much this is torturing me...no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 listen very carefully... I can hear the legend that is Bob Glaub calling your name... the bass is calling you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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