The LAKLAND Porn Thread

[Sibob]

  On 20/04/2022 at 20:32, Horizontalste said:

I couldn't decide which bass I wanted to play today so I got these three out & showed them all some love!

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Ah, part of the modded 55-01 club I see ☺️

 

Si

[Horizontalste]

  On 20/04/2022 at 21:51, Sibob said:

Ah, part of the modded 55-01 club I see ☺️

 

Si

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Indeed! 

 

& the modded 55-02 club if you consider the vintage tint lacquer on the neck a mod 😁

 

I'm waiting for the 55-64 to come back in stock then that's me done buying basses! (Honest Guv 😂)

[Sibob]

  On 20/04/2022 at 22:18, Horizontalste said:

Indeed! 

 

& the modded 55-02 club if you consider the vintage tint lacquer on the neck a mod 😁

 

I'm waiting for the 55-64 to come back in stock then that's me done buying basses! (Honest Guv 😂)

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Skyline 55-64’s have been discontinued for a few years have they not?!

Could easily order a US custom though.

 

Si

Edited April 21, 2022 by Sibob

[Horizontalste]

  On 21/04/2022 at 06:47, Sibob said:

Skyline 55-64’s have been discontinued for a few years have they not?!

Could easily order a US custom though.

 

Si

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Well that sucks, a custom US is a bit out of reach for me at the minute with the current economic climate that we all face. Second hand market it is!

 

Cheers Si

[Naigewron]

Well well, look what the cat dragged in. Very much still in the honeymoon phase, but this thing is absolutely immense!

 

It replaced my Lakland 55-60 Vintage J, which played great but I didn't get on with the Jazz bass thing. I just need to accept that bridge humbuckers and active electronics is where I live.

 

[Sibob]

  On 03/08/2022 at 08:17, Naigewron said:

Well well, look what the cat dragged in. Very much still in the honeymoon phase, but this thing is absolutely immense!

 

It replaced my Lakland 55-60 Vintage J, which played great but I didn't get on with the Jazz bass thing. I just need to accept that bridge humbuckers and active electronics is where I live.

 

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Very nice indeed!

 

I really really want another 44-64, but not enamoured with a lot of the Skyline specs/colours/weights that (rarely) come up for sale. So will likely be a custom US order at some point when times are a bit easier.

 

Si

Edited August 3, 2022 by Sibob

[Sibob]

Small update, but added the nicer plastic knobs from the xx-02/xx-94 models to my 55-01 a while ago. 

A bit lighter compared to the metal barrel knobs, and makes the bass look a 'little more Lakland' in my opinion haha.

Flanked by my custom US 44-PJ (as I'm now calling it).

 

 

Si

[ezbass]

  On 03/08/2022 at 11:07, Sibob said:

Small update, but added the nicer plastic knobs from the xx-02/xx-94 models to my 55-01 a while ago. 

A bit lighter compared to the metal barrel knobs, and makes the bass look a 'little more Lakland' in my opinion haha.

Flanked by my custom US 44-PJ (as I'm now calling it).

 

 

Si

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I'm currently into a bit of sparkle and that P/J looks yummy.

[LukeFRC]

  On 03/08/2022 at 11:07, Sibob said:

Small update, but added the nicer plastic knobs from the xx-02/xx-94 models to my 55-01 a while ago. 

A bit lighter compared to the metal barrel knobs, and makes the bass look a 'little more Lakland' in my opinion haha.

Flanked by my custom US 44-PJ (as I'm now calling it).

 

 

Si

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I don’t have bas GAS anymore - but that PJ has to be one of the nicest basses on basschat

[Sibob]

  On 03/08/2022 at 11:42, LukeFRC said:

I don’t have bas GAS anymore - but that PJ has to be one of the nicest basses on basschat

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Very kind. I'm still super happy with the spec. Think I pretty much nailed it, and Lakland built the hell out of it

 

Si

[BassAgent]

So here's a nice announcement: shortly after New Year's (hurray for mail not working after Christmas) this gorgeous machine is going to come my way:

[Sibob]

  On 18/12/2022 at 18:43, BassAgent said:

So here's a nice announcement: shortly after New Year's (hurray for mail not working after Christmas) this gorgeous machine is going to come my way:

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Ooo, is that the one from Andy Baxter’s? Soooo nice! 
 

Si

[BassAgent]

It is! Andy suggested not to ship it before New Year's because the payment probably won't arrive before Tuesday, which would make it difficult to have the bass arrive before Christmas. So to avoid the risk of having the bass sit in a cold shipping facility somewhere we've agreed to postpone shipping until January.

[lawriemacmillan]

Lakland 55-94 ('98) fretless. On request, Lakland sent me a pickguard without screw holes which is a perfect fit, and gives an appearance akin to my fretless '79 Musicman Stingray

[Sibob]

  On 26/12/2022 at 10:56, lawriemacmillan said:

Lakland 55-94 ('98) fretless. On request, Lakland sent me a pickguard without screw holes which is a perfect fit, and gives an appearance akin to my fretless '79 Musicman Stingray

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I prefer it without the plate, but wonderful looking Lakkie regardless!

 

Si

[Piers_Williamson]

  On 18/12/2022 at 18:43, BassAgent said:

So here's a nice announcement: shortly after New Year's (hurray for mail not working after Christmas) this gorgeous machine is going to come my way:

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I have a lefty version of this bass and have been playing it over Christmas (re-taught myself the Alphonso Johnson/Jeffrey Osbourne line 'Stay with me Tonight').  It's an incredibly stable bass....keeps its tuning.  Quite lively pickups...much more what I imagine a 70's Jazz to sound like, despite all the early Jazz references.  Great all rounder bass.

[BassAgent]

Well, here she is.

[Piers_Williamson]

Here's a left bookend for you

 

[Horizontalste]

Cracking Pair!

[johnDeereJack]

I'll play...

 

Here are my two Lakland Skyline 55-02's. I've had them for a while now, and they're absolutely fantastic instruments. Bought the purple one first, then added the black sparkle one as a back-up, cos they're that good!

The black sparkle one is just shy of 9.5 lbs and the purple one is a shade over 10lbs. 

 

 

[Sibob]

  On 29/07/2023 at 17:53, johnDeereJack said:

I'll play...

 

Here are my two Lakland Skyline 55-02's. I've had them for a while now, and they're absolutely fantastic instruments. Bought the purple one first, then added the black sparkle one as a back-up, cos they're that good!

The black sparkle one is just shy of 9.5 lbs and the purple one is a shade over 10lbs. 

 

 

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9.5 is decent for a Lakkie 5er, same as my 55-01.

 

Si

 

 

[johnDeereJack]

  On 29/07/2023 at 19:02, Sibob said:

 

9.5 is decent for a Lakkie 5er, same as my 55-01.

 

Si

 

 

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Yeah, they're not too bad weight-wise. I can still manage a 3hr set with a wee 20min break thrown in the middle! 🙂

Edited July 29, 2023 by johnDeereJack
Autocorrect!

[Sibob]

  On 29/07/2023 at 19:51, johnDeereJack said:

Yeah, they're not too bad weight-wise. I can still manage a 3hr set with a wee 20min break thrown in the middle! 🙂

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The thing is they balance well, which is half the battle when it comes to weight. So yeah, I frequently do 2+ hours with mine too.

 

Si

[johnDeereJack]

  On 29/07/2023 at 20:37, Sibob said:

The thing is they balance well, which is half the battle when it comes to weight. So yeah, I frequently do 2+ hours with mine too.

 

Si

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Yep, you're right, very well balanced basses. I haven't had any hint of neck dive from either of mine. I also use kinda wide-ish/grippy Levy's straps, so that helps too! 🙂

[BassAgent]

How has it been over a year someone has posted here? Since I bought the JO4, I've added a JO5 and a Skyline 55-02. Absolutely amazed by the quality of these basses.

Edited October 6, 2024 by Sibob