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[quote name='chris_b' post='984753' date='Oct 11 2010, 07:24 PM']The article has gone from Lakland's website, but it seems they were regularly bailed out by Dan Lakins dad.[/quote] I don't think this is the article you meant but it is the press release announcing the Hanson takover: [quote]PRESS RELEASE April 30, 2010 CHICAGO, IL-USA. Pickup and electric guitar manufacturer Hanson Musical Instruments,LTD, announces that a group, led by itself, has purchased the globally respected bass guitar brand Lakland Basses of Chicago. Former Lakland executive John Pirruccello has been named President of the newly formed Lakland Guitars, LLC, and will be responsible for managing the company's daily operations and future development effective immediately. John assumes these duties in addition to his position as head of the Hanson Musical Instruments guitar division. Pirruccello's background includes 11 years at Lakland as Global Sales Director as well as the company's Chief Operations Officer. He contributed greatly to the development of current Lakland products, including the "Skyline Series" line of bass guitars; and was responsible for expanding Lakland's dealer and distribution network around the world. “JP” is also a prominent Chicago musician that has performed, recorded and or collaborated with the likes of Keith Richards, Staind, Alejandro Escovedo, Wilco, and others. John will oversee the seamless transition at Lakland's present facilities in Chicago. Lakland Guitars, LLC is retaining current luthiers and support staff. Hanson Musical Instruments wants to thank Lakland founder Dan Lakin for his vision and stewardship of the Lakland brand, which he founded in 1994 with Hugh McFarland. Hanson Musical Instruments has been Lakland's primary supplier of bass pickups and preamp products since 2005. The principals of Hanson Musical Instruments, LTD were previously shareholders of Lakland from 2000 until 2009. Lakland is a manufacturer of high quality bass guitars and accessories. Website: www.lakland.com Hanson Musical Instruments is a manufacturer of professional electric guitars and of electric guitar and bass pickups and electronics.[/quote]

How much do you want to spend? What kind of music do you want to play?

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='984823' date='Oct 11 2010, 08:05 PM']It's a very American board[/quote] True, and a very Lakland board.

[quote name='chris_b' post='984782' date='Oct 11 2010, 07:43 PM']How do you mean?[/quote] First reply thought it was about pickup height, which it wasn't. Second reply took three paragraphs to say 'try before you buy' and then seemed to think the problem was OK because Jamerson's bass was a wreck. Third reply got the point of what was being said but maintained it was merely cosmetic otherwise Lakland wouldn't allow it. Fourth reply said +1. Fifth was me.

[quote name='charic' post='984716' date='Oct 11 2010, 06:58 PM']All seems really reasonable tbh. Sensible discussion and all that there [/quote] I thought they mostly missed the point.

[quote name='Linus27' post='984703' date='Oct 11 2010, 06:44 PM']Do you have a link?[/quote] [url="http://www.laklandowners.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=59&func=view&catid=3&id=18751"]http://www.laklandowners.com/joomla/index....=3&id=18751[/url]

[quote name='krispn' post='981291' date='Oct 8 2010, 09:49 AM']I'll be sure and bounce this over to the Lakland LOG site and see what they think.[/quote] I see at the LOG that they weren't impressed with the complaint.

[quote name='phil.mcglassup' post='984446' date='Oct 11 2010, 02:15 PM']Thanks for the replies. Of all the flatwounds available, which ones sound the most 'modern' on a violin bass (with sustain block)? The roundwounds which it came with can sound a bit bright but I don't want to end up with a deep blunt thud, if you know what I mean, as we also cover modern songs in our set. As a newbie I would prefer strings which are designed for the violin bass so that I can put them straight on as I get the impression that some suggestions involve cutting down longer scale strings to suit the short scale of the bass. I take it that no-one makes half rounds for the VB? Once again, It would be helpful if they are readily available from the UK or Europe! Cheers.[/quote] Happy Jack has a lot of experience with Hofners. Try sending him a PM because he's probably not seen your query in this thread.

[quote name='phil.mcglassup' post='983773' date='Oct 10 2010, 08:53 PM']Regarding my Hofner Contemporary Violin bass who in the UK (or Europe) supplies flatwound specifically for them? Supplier? Make? Name? etc etc would be appreciated[/quote] [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/pyramid_gold_flatwound.htm"]Pyramid Gold Flatwound Beatle Bass[/url] - the original Hofner Violin Bass string [url="http://www.lordofthestrings.com/lots/RAPRD/La-Bella-760-FHBB/11001418.html"]La-Bella Hofner Beatle Bass[/url]

[quote name='Musicman20' post='983562' date='Oct 10 2010, 05:51 PM']... A little slap even creeped in today ...[/quote] Steady on!! +1 on the Honeybears' bassist.

It's not age, it's experience.

[quote name='bottlebassman' post='983245' date='Oct 10 2010, 12:21 PM']Absolutely love them! So much I bought a set and put them on my Jazz bass as well, so I guess I need to say thanks! Lovin' the deluxe P by the way, so easy to play.[/quote] Yeah, I'm glad you're liking it but I'm still missing that P even though I'm also liking what I have instead. I've still got TI flats on my fretless P and on my acoustic bass guitar.

[quote name='bottlebassman' post='982417' date='Oct 9 2010, 11:32 AM']Using TI Jazz flats at the moment and love them. [/quote] So you did like the strings on my old Deluxe P?

La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats La Bella Black Nylon Flats Pyramid Gold Flats Pyramid Gold Black Nylon Flats Thomastik Jazz Flats I didnt vote because it was limited to one choice only

[quote name='Linus27' post='982034' date='Oct 8 2010, 09:20 PM']Did I read that right that Dan Lakland has left Lakland? If so, why did he leave and what is he up to now?[/quote] If I've got the story correct, Lakland is now owned by John Pirruccello (who was already a working for Lakland for many years and knows Dan Lakin from childhood) and Bo Pirruccello (who is John's brother and is boss of Hanson who make pickups for Lakland). Rumour has it that Dan is going to be working for Harmony Guitars.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='981718' date='Oct 8 2010, 04:07 PM']This is how it should look. I know this is a DJ5 and the OP posted to the updated JO5 but still, a jazz is a jazz. [/quote] Well, to me, that one looks out on the B string just as the teal looked out on the G string

Never spotted this thread until today. The bass is looking lovely guys. Well done.

[quote name='stevie' post='980865' date='Oct 7 2010, 07:34 PM']Any idea how much they are - and if it's really better than a piece of foam?[/quote] The prices used to be on the website but not there at present. My recollection is that they were not at all cheap.

[quote name='spongebob' post='980789' date='Oct 7 2010, 06:12 PM']Done a search, but can't find anything....hope I'm not breaking any rules here (apologies of so). I always buy my strings online - normally Stringbusters or Stringsdirect. I've always found them the cheapest and most reliable to buy from. How about everybody else? Is there somewhere cheaper?? Flatwounds are now about £30 a shot for D'addario Chromes?? Any ideas?[/quote] [url="http://www.lordofthestrings.com/"]http://www.lordofthestrings.com/[/url] [url="http://www.stringstar.com/"]http://www.stringstar.com/[/url] was doing 10% off for Basschatters - not sure whether that's still going.

[quote name='Johnston' post='977243' date='Oct 4 2010, 03:38 PM'][url="http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-ft-1-or_p1550"]fenderbird[/url] Wouldn't mind knowing a bit myself !!![/quote] By the way, the guy playing the Fenderbird in the Youtube clip is Basvarken at the Last Bass Outpost and is, I think, an agent for B&CH based in the Netherlands.

[quote name='chris_b' post='977005' date='Oct 4 2010, 12:57 PM']If I can’t play what I need to play on one bass then I should either buy a better bass or I'm playing it wrong!![/quote] I used three at Saturday's gig: NS WAV4 electric upright on about 1/3 of songs, fretless Precision about 1/3, and fretted Precision 1/3. I can't see any reason for not doing that if it suits the songs and there's enough stage space for the gear. Another band member played two guitars (in different tunings), ukulele, mandolin, several harmonicas, and a kazoo. The percussionist had a full kit with a second snare and a range of other percussion instruments. The last member only had one guitar - poor bloke.

[quote name='Johnston' post='977243' date='Oct 4 2010, 03:38 PM'][url="http://www.bachmusik.com/en/bach-ft-1-or_p1550"]fenderbird[/url] Wouldn't mind knowing a bit myself !!![/quote] Lots on the [url="http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=2847.0"]Fenderbird at the Last Bass Outpost[/url]. And also a very very long thread on the [url="http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=434.0"]Bach Non-reverse Thunderbird also at the Last Bass Outpost[/url].

I play in a band. Some of the songs we play were written by one or more members of the band. Some of the songs we play were written by people who are not in the band. Are we a 'covers' band? Are we an 'originals' band? You know what? I don't give a sh1t.

[quote name='toneknob' post='972975' date='Sep 30 2010, 05:37 PM']Surely he was the third man[/quote] Jolly good!

[quote name='leschirons' post='972207' date='Sep 29 2010, 11:10 PM']Wouldn't it be funny if Adam Clayton auditioned and didn't get the gig.[/quote] The novelist Graham Greene entered, under an assumed name, a competition to see who could best parody the style of Graham Greene. He came second.