Incoming! (lakland content)

[Bassomatic]

Got this puppy on Wednesday, and am having a hard time putting her down:

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/467779/8518642/115148091.jpg

Lakland 55-94 ebony fretless. Killer neck, playability, tone(s), bass. Haven't owned a fretless or a five in a few years, so shedding is in order. Will post up some clips soonish.

[Unburst]

Congrats, that looks sweet!

Clip it!

[Lex Luthier]

A friend of mine is a Lakland dealer, they are sweet basses, even the imports are nice.

[TNJ]

Nice choice Basso...
I have a 5594 dlx fretted 5 with maple neck, butterscotch quilt top.
That bass has the finest neck of any fiver I tried out.
Tones from the Gods...especially that killer B.
:cool:

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[Scott Peterson]

Schweet. Congrats!

[Jon Silberman]

Wait 'til Scherzer sees that one! ;)

[Bassomatic]

Thanks, guys.

Jato- yes- the neck is a big part of the appeal. The compound radius is hip (starts roundish, gets flattish). For me, quilts and flames on basses just don't do it (though i may be biased by the old PRS i used to have, my one forray into a maple topped bass).

Speaking of PRS, Lakland reminds me a bit of the line, combining the best aspects of 2 existing classic companies/designs (Musicman and Fender) into a refined hybrid that addresses the shortcomings of both, with classic lines that are all Lakland.

I looked at a number of "mid priced" (a bit of a laff that the most $$$ bass i've owned can be considered that) basses before taking the plunge, focussing mostly on Zon and Steinberger, as i really wanted a composite neck originally, missing the 5 string fretless Steiny XL and fretted Q i used to have. Sonically, those basses were great, but a bit of a one trick pony. The seven possible PUP combos, blend knob, passsive switch, and three band eq on the 55-94 cover a LOT of sonic territory - almost too much, as i find sounds and worry i'll never find 'em again!

Construction, fit, finish are all first rate, as i've heard and read about Lakland. Also the lightest 5 i've owned (not weight obsessed like some, but it's a plus).

Next up? Looking seriously at a Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5, for my frewtted J bass itch.

[lhallam]

Nice ax Basso.

I swear I can almost hear it just by the photo.

I like neck accessibility, no note can get away from you now. :cool:

You're a man after my own heart, I prefer versatile instruments. My 11 different pup combinations is more than I need, I usually keep it down to ca. 8. ;)

[Funky Chicken]

That's a beauty!
I love my Lakland-had it 10 years and it's been #1 all along.
The Fender/Music Man analogy is dead on. My other 2 basses are a '72 Jazz and a very early MM Sterling, and the Lakland takes the best of both and puts them together in a better looking package than either of the other 2.
Enjoy the shed..:D

[Bassomatic]

Originally posted by Funky Chicken
T My other 2 basses are a '72 Jazz and a very early MM Sterling...

My kind of guy.

Now i'm jonesing for a Skyline Darryl Jones 5. Ugh.