loudandclear Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 For sale my Lakland 4-94. I bought this bass new from the US about three years ago. It was my main gigging bass for some time. The tone is one of the best I have had from a bass. It has the Lakland LH3 preamp and pickups. It is beautifully crafted with incredible attention to detail, it is also very light. I have owned Lakland skyline models and IMO there is a considerable differnce between sklyine and US models. As stated this bass has been gigged and there are a few very minor marks (belt scratches etc) but nothing of any significance and I would say the bass overall is in very good condition. The case also has a few marks but is in good condition. I also had an aftermarket pickguard fitted ( my design - wanted it to look like a stingray but sound like a lakland!) which had different holes for screws so there is an extra hole near the volume control (from original scratch plate) the original is included (black) PLEASE READ BELOW Whilst using this bass at a gig it developed a significant earthing buzz ( when you touch the strings/hardware it stops) it really is quite loud and can cause problems if you are playing through a big rig) I contacted Lakland who were great and suggested I use the Bass gallery and lakland would pay for repairs under warranty. I sent the bass to the gallery and after discussion with them it was decided that to resolve the problem the preamp should be replaced. Lakland sent a new LH3 preamp to the galley who fitted it and sent the bass back to me. Tried again no difference - still buzzing. After several more conversations with Lakland and the bass gallery and mainly due to time contstraints on my part, I gave up, and the bass has sat in a case ever since. I am pretty sure this is not a major repair and that for someone with the time and inclination (and access to a good luthier) this will be easily sorted. I do not currently have the time or inclination to pursue this. I would normally be looking at somewhere in the region of £1250 for this bass but taking into consideration the issues explained I am offering the bass for sale at £900 delivered. I think this is fair but welcome any comments on this as always. I cannot give any guarantees on the issue raised. My thinking however is that if the worst comes to the worst you could install new preamp and pick ups of your choice for the difference and have a really cracking bass. [attachment=27636:lk1.JPG] [attachment=27637:lk2.JPG] [attachment=27638:lk3.JPG] [attachment=27639:lk4.JPG] [attachment=27640:lk5.JPG] [attachment=27641:lk6.JPG] [attachment=27642:lk7.JPG] [attachment=27643:lk8.JPG] [attachment=27644:lk9.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Had a Washburn that did this - drove me up the pole with all the symptoms of an earth fault turned out to be a faulty pot! Nice bass! BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee-Man Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 [quote name='loudandclear' post='522470' date='Jun 24 2009, 11:50 AM']For sale my Lakland 4-94. I bought this bass new from the US about three years ago. It was my main gigging bass for some time. The tone is one of the best I have had from a bass. It has the Lakland LH3 preamp and pickups. It is beautifully crafted with incredible attention to detail, it is also very light. I have owned Lakland skyline models and IMO there is a considerable differnce between sklyine and US models. As stated this bass has been gigged and there are a few very minor marks (belt scratches etc) but nothing of any significance and I would say the bass overall is in very good condition. The case also has a few marks but is in good condition. I also had an aftermarket pickguard fitted ( my design - wanted it to look like a stingray but sound like a lakland!) which had different holes for screws so there is an extra hole near the volume control (from original scratch plate) the original is included (black) PLEASE READ BELOW Whilst using this bass at a gig it developed a significant earthing buzz ( when you touch the strings/hardware it stops) it really is quite loud and can cause problems if you are playing through a big rig) I contacted Lakland who were great and suggested I use the Bass gallery and lakland would pay for repairs under warranty. I sent the bass to the gallery and after discussion with them it was decided that to resolve the problem the preamp should be replaced. Lakland sent a new LH3 preamp to the galley who fitted it and sent the bass back to me. Tried again no difference - still buzzing. After several more conversations with Lakland and the bass gallery and mainly due to time contstraints on my part, I gave up, and the bass has sat in a case ever since. I am pretty sure this is not a major repair and that for someone with the time and inclination (and access to a good luthier) this will be easily sorted. I do not currently have the time or inclination to pursue this. I would normally be looking at somewhere in the region of £1250 for this bass but taking into consideration the issues explained I am offering the bass for sale at £900 delivered. I think this is fair but welcome any comments on this as always. I cannot give any guarantees on the issue raised. My thinking however is that if the worst comes to the worst you could install new preamp and pick ups of your choice for the difference and have a really cracking bass. [attachment=27636:lk1.JPG] [attachment=27637:lk2.JPG] [attachment=27638:lk3.JPG] [attachment=27639:lk4.JPG] [attachment=27640:lk5.JPG] [attachment=27641:lk6.JPG] [attachment=27642:lk7.JPG] [attachment=27643:lk8.JPG] [attachment=27644:lk9.JPG][/quote] pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudandclear Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Sold pending the usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 (edited) ...didn't think it would take long to go - I love my 4-94 and could never let her go... Edited June 24, 2009 by ShaunB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Bugger............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 LOL - and I have you to thank for that Marcus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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