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£409.55.... bargain!

Brings to mind that old gag about the drummer who finds the bass player sitting on the stage weeping, and asks him what's wrong. "The guitarist has moved one of the knobs on me amp..." he sobs "...but he won't tell me which one!"

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1497304104' post='3317230'] A bargain indeed. I shall resist... [/quote] You don't have to, you know - it's not the law! Why not let a little Lakland into your life... I've currently got 4 of 'em...

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1497304161' post='3317231'] Glad to hear you have a keeper! Has she had any gigging action yet? [/quote] So far, just an impromptu pub gig in South East London with some mates the day after she arrived. Played through the pub's own back line, which had been 'extensively pre-enjoyed' shall we say, so the amp sounded a bit grim! I'm doing a few festivals over the summer, so it'll probably get a more serious outing then.

No bids. Bargain! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lakland-Skyline-Darryl-Jones-5-string-bass-/142411117409

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1495404042' post='3303550'] Congrats on the purchase! Let us know how she plays [/quote] Apologies for the long delay in responding! It's lovely - light but well balanced, really resonant, with a surprisingly pokey tone. The pickups don't have a huge output on their own, but coupled with the Bartolini preamp it has loads of tonal variety. For the moment at least, it's a keeper. Sorry!

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1496605576' post='3312660'] Gentle negative term, don't think there is a US equivalent. [/quote] Jerk? No offence, Barking Spiders!

I was on a gig on Friday when the bass player from the festival house band came over and reminded me he'd bought a bass from me years before! We had a lovely chat.

[quote name='Hoffbass' timestamp='1496015232' post='3308149'] Any thoughts on this one? [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/large/130/160314296047007f.jpg"]http://www.guitargui...4296047007f.jpg[/url] Lakland 55 JJ ( passive only) US made placid lake blue.I cant find reviews on this,but guess it is something that makes me obsessed with its sound and quality [/quote] Very nice! I've never seen that model before. It's also relatively cheap, as by comparison a new 55-94 would probably cost a grand more. Ask them to send it to their nearest store to you, get down there and try it! And report back to the rest of us, of course...

Fantastic. I can't help but wonder if Bernard had his signs out in the studio that day... "You gone done it...you hired the hit maker..." :-)

Sold Alex my EBS 410. Like some previous posters, I had doubts about how easy it would be to do a deal with an overseas buyer with a courier pickup, especially with a pretty heavy cab, but Alex paid immediately (once I gave him the [i]correct[/i] bank details - sorry Alex) and the courier even called the day before to check the pickup time was OK. Went like clockwork. Thanks!

[quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1495544391' post='3304605'] I'll add my vote to say get a Stingray Classic fiver - they sound amazing and look fab. Beautifully built too... [/quote] I had one, and although it did sound great, and was beautifully made, I moved it on for two reasons - the neck was even slightly narrower than the SR5, and the slab body and my middle aged spread just didn't get on! A lovely bass in every other respect. Really reminded me of my old pre-EB 4 string.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1495452769' post='3303780'] I do love that Lakland 55-76, but I think I'd have the same issue with it as a standard H Musicman, not very versatile. Perfect if you want that sound, a single humbucker in the bridge position, but I do require a little more versatility in a 5er. I'd want two humbuckers, and don't like the two look of two MM 'buckers, which means I'd want two dual coil soapbars......which is a 55-01.....which is what I've got........ Hooray!!! I justified a bass purchased Si p.s. Out of the honeymoon period, I've had the 55-01 for a few months now, done a number of gigs with it (and the changed electronics), and I'm still mightily impressed, so much bass for the money (I paid £749 new( plus new electronics), but seen them stock for as little as £350 used). [/quote] You're quite right, the Stingray / 55-76 are one trick ponies really, which is great if you like that sound. I was just chipping in to the 'Lakland doesn't sound like Stingray' discussion, to suggest one that does! Hard to come by, though...

[quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1495151239' post='3301742'] I was watching that, truly a lovely thing, I hope you enjoy it, I am officially jealous. [/quote] Thanks. I'm a bit of a tart when it comes to basses, so if it doesn't work for me, it may well end up back up for sale on here - keep an eye out!

Mark bought my Lakland. Great communication, prompt payment, a great guy to deal with. Enjoy the bass!

[quote name='Hoffbass' timestamp='1494818574' post='3298686'] My thought is that neither Lakland nor Sandberg etc...sound like a Musicman, simply because the humbucker positioned closer to the bridge. They got more upper midrange and bit more defined tone but sounds thinner than a Bongo or Stingray.Lakland 55-94,55-02 and 55-14 for me is a jazz plus.Great jazz sounds and a bit more with dual coils,but if you want that distinctive growly deep MM tone buy a Musicman.Both basses are excellent species though.Keep it mind,US Laklands hold their resale value just as Musicmans.Asian made basses, even if they are excellent instruments, do not really. [/quote] This one does - the Lakland 55-76. [URL=http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_7115_zpsn2rq2cal.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n588/lowwregisterhead/IMG_7115_zpsn2rq2cal.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

It was me! I'm as amazed as you are! I only just saw this thread - I stumbled on the bass on eBay completely by accident.