MoJoKe

no lack of ideas there then!! all different! Good luck!

[quote name='mike_zimmerman' post='1291121' date='Jul 3 2011, 04:10 PM']I had a problem with one of my 55-01s, and I've heard of others with the same problem, where the shielding in the control cavity (or on the cover?) made contact with the jack and grounded it, which ends up having the same effect as having a cable plugged in. That caused the battery to drain just like you're describing. Unfortunately, it's been quite a few years ago, so I don't remember the details of diagnosing and fixing it, but I'd double-check the shielding to make sure it's not making contact where it shouldn't[/quote]

I'm planning to get the cover off one of them this evening and see if I can find anything obvious, thanks for this!

Currently in my gigging case:-

2 x Planet waves - the ones with "ordinary" jacks, one is the new silent cutout type ( shiny black chrome rightangled plug with a push switch), which I have twice managed to switch off while gigging! I have to say I have always been impressed, they work well, and when my first, 5 year old cable gave up the ghost it was replaced free of charge, without any quibble, along with a nice teeshirt!

2 x OBBM - mainly as spares. By no means OBBM's fault at all, but I rather lost faith with two he made for me with Neutrix silent jacks (the red ones with the brass collar), both of which failed so I replaced with standard jacks. good quality, thin and very flexible.

1 x Elixir. This one should have permanently gone into my studio lead trunk a while ago! It really [b][i]is [/i][/b]a fantastic lead, I always use it when recording, well worth the money, but totally useless live. Its so stiff its like being attached to your amp by a small sapling!!!

These are all [b]coiled properly [/b]after every gig, like you would with rope on a boat. That way they'll last for years. If you're a "folder", you can spent as much on leads as you like but you'll get what you deserve and your money will have been wasted!!

[quote name='chris_b' post='1288656' date='Jul 1 2011, 09:44 AM']It's not an insult to the OP, but when you're troubleshooting you always start with the obvious.[/quote]

Not offended in the slightest, there are many beginners on here who'll be reading this too. Yes been playing active basses for a while, I bought a pair of Wal's in 1986 when fully pro, still have one, its current battery is probably 4 years old!

This reminds me of a situation I had in a previous band. It was a soul band, and the trumpet player, who was a very "interesting " character! We used to hire PA for bigger gigs, but at smaller ones we used our own, and I mixed on stage. He always complained he couldn't hear himself in the mix, but he used to play sooo 'effin loud that he was usually turned right down in the FOH mix. This went on for several years, when he would kick off every now and again, complaining that playing with band always made his lips too sore.

One night he was having another moan during the soundcheck, and our recently new sax player helpfully suggested he might check the battery in his radio mic, to which he replied "what battery?"

Now I thought it was us bass players who were suposed to wear the "stupid" crown!

[quote name='lee650' post='1289534' date='Jul 1 2011, 08:36 PM']Ive had my JV jazz 18 years and will never ever sell it...[/quote]

+1 My JV P is a sunburst 57, was bought new in 1981, it is still the best precision I have ever played... I was one of the lucky ones to buy a "Fender by Squier" bass, which makes it worth a little more, but still the same instrument and same build quality... One careful owner, its been gigged hard in that time and shows that in its character but, ditto you'd never part me from mine!!

Keep it, love it!! (or have a bump on me!!)

Lakland 44-01 through to 55-02, depending on 4 or 5 stings and pickup config - simple, does everything. you'll find a nice secondhand one here if you keep a look out.

I'm very new to the Lakland owners club, having recently acquired two 55-02's (and love 'em!), but is it just me or is there a consensus they seem to be hungry buggers, needing a new battery every other week, or less if gigging hard? (I've owned active basses since 1986 so am comparing with [b][i]plenty [/i][/b]of alternatives!)

What a perfect trade, thank you all for your help and most of all JD1!!

What a great place this is!!

New images added as requested....

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1238751' date='May 20 2011, 09:30 PM']Oooh! I'm guessing 35"scale though?[/quote]

Yes 35" scale. I have a Wal fretless and a 57 precision too, often swap basses live, and never really noticed the difference once used to it, and my new 55-02 is 35" too... Admittedly not everyones bag, but lovely tight B!

[quote name='ziggydolphinboy' post='1238680' date='May 20 2011, 08:22 PM']Hi Have you any pictures of the back, and is the brigde tarnished like it looks?
kindest regards
ziggy.[/quote]

I'll do some pics of the back tomorrow. the bridge is not tarnished, its just dirty! I'll prove it tomorrow!!

Best

K

Boingy boing as:-

A: Its Tuesday
B: New Price..

Roll up, roll up get yer tasty Spector here!!

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1231826' date='May 15 2011, 12:04 PM']....Frankly, anyone asking £1100 for a 4LX is having a laugh.[/quote]

That's his call and won't comment on that further - I'll stick with my original thought of 800 ish, but thank you all for your thoughts...

So, who's got a nice Lakland they would like to trade? This really is a lovely bass...

[quote name='TDM' post='1231732' date='May 15 2011, 10:45 AM']For what it's worth (no pun intended!) I bought my current Euro 5 (older one with solid maple wings) string for £700 a couple of years ago. I also sold a newer one for about that much. But I'm not really sure tbh. I only sold mine for that much because I bought one at the same price![/quote]

Thanks for these thoughts! I would have guessed a stock one is worth between £700 and £900, but it has the lovely EMG preamp, and there is another EuroLX, but a 4 string, up here for £1100 which has thrown me a bit, as prices do fluctuate here!

I know it must be worth roughly about the same as a JO5 or DJ5 depending on the market, and I would consider topping up to trade/buy a 55-94.

I would also consider selling, but wouldn't have a clue where to start with the price, as they don't seem to be consistent with Spectors. Anyone wanna chip in with their thoughts...? (other than "forum rules...", I fully acknowledge and agree with that one, but really don't know what it is worth...)

[quote name='dc2009' post='1231163' date='May 14 2011, 05:59 PM']Wow, that is seriously pretty.[/quote]

Indeed, thank you! plays nicely too!

I've had this lovely beasty for a couple of years and it was my main gigging bass for a year until I bought my first Lakland (55-02). It was then I realised it was not the right instrument for my "thing", so it has had little use for the last few months and I would ideally love to turn it into another Lakland. A JO5/DJ5 or a 55-94 and cash your way would be most welcome. Alternatively [s]£800 [/s] £700 of yer english pounds

It is in lovely condition except for the tiny marks shown in the pics, and all original with the exception that last summer I replaced the tone pump preamp with an EMG with a mid control, which has made it much more playable and versatile (plenty of aggressive tone when needed, but capable of far more subtlety!). The knobs are now vol, pan, mid and a stacked treble/bass. It has lovely low action and is strung with a new set of Elixir Superlights.

Just been sent this by PJ at Spector:-

[indent]NB 26**
Made in our Czech factory in approx. 2003, so it would be Euro5 with solid maple body wings.

Stock pickups are EMG 40DC.
[/indent]
Still an awesome bass, but price now reflects edit!!

[b]New images below in response to PM's. After giving it a bit of attention, the bridge has some [i]very[/i] slight tarnishing, but I wouldn't have thought this is out of character for the age. The back is in as good nick as the front, with no significant buckle rash.[/b]

Still haven't learned how to mime properly....!!!!

[quote name='brycebites' post='1197515' date='Apr 12 2011, 10:45 PM']Price drop to £200....[/quote]

This is an absolute steal for such a good, versatile bass!! Good bass, good bloke, buy with confidence!

I went Sunday, had a great day. Many thanks and all the best to all who had a hand in putting it together!

High points - TM - Pascal Mulot - and having a nice long chat with my relative, Sheldon Dingwall!
Lows - Missing Stu Hamm - though people said it wasn't quite as bad as saturday, the racket!!

Winging its way to The Czech Republic as we speak!!

I'm watching, and I'm 51.... I do own a hoodie though!

How much with the j-retro refitted?

[quote name='leroybasslines' post='1102612' date='Jan 25 2011, 07:28 PM'][b]BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMP![/b]

Come on people! I'm starting to have second thoughts about selling it, but really I ought to. So my wife tells me.

It's on eBay, but I'd rather a proper person bought it (that's you). There many watchers on SleazeBay, but they're probably all spotty teenagers with hoodies or something.

Unless you are one of the watchers, in which case that was a joke.

Oh yes, and I've mentioned elsewhere on Basschat that I might be up for trading for a PJB extension cabinet for my suitcase. You never know...[/quote]

[quote name='zig-zag' post='1100025' date='Jan 23 2011, 07:55 PM']I'm really interested in this, but I don't have the money for it at the moment. Any chance of a trade for a 4 string Rebop? [/quote]

Thanks, I'm very open to trades, probably with some top-up from me, but it must be a 5 string USA Jazz or good jazzalike!!

Going on the 'bay this evening, let me know if you're interested...!

[quote name='MoJoKe' post='1099391' date='Jan 23 2011, 10:31 AM']Just taking some now, literally as we speak! watch this space![/quote]

Now with Pics!!