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    As a fan of the Skyline series, I would say that going US largely gets you the customizable options. They don’t make a Skyline passive P/J 44-94 (in gold), and that’s what I wanted, so I went US to get that spec. There are other details as well, like quarter-sawn US necks over Skyline half-sawn etc, if that’s important to you. But as others have said, the Skylines are so good for the money, that if they offer a model that suits your requirements, get that! Otherwise, go US for custom-shop options (of which they’ll do most things). Si
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    Looks smaller than the bass to me! Si
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    Solid price on a 55-02 Deluxe I think, if it's in good nick. I much prefer that natural finish to the cherry-burst you often see. Love Laklands....hate Cherry-burst Si
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    I'm not sure if it was very loud, or I was just young, but I have distinct memories of my first ever gig with my dad back in the 90's (Travis Tritt, Brixton Academy I think) being really bloody loud!! Si
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    Oh god those (replacement) tuners 🤢 Si
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    This is on Reverb currently (nothing to do with me), near Chelmsford: https://reverb.com/item/40217240-lakland-55-01-skyline-2020-cream?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=40217240 I briefly enquired, but will just stick with, and mod, my Black/Maple 55-01. Seems like he might go down on price a little, it weighs 4.5kg. Si
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    Well if you ever want to sell the fretless 😄. Got a picture? Si
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    Sound samples added to the original post. Very ‘tapewound’ with these strings, but fundamentally a good vintage P sound. Si
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    I really want to get hold of a 44-01 fretless, possibly a 44-02, but they’re pretty rare now it seems. Something like these: Also really want to get a Hollowbody shortscale in black: Si
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    Totally agree with you on the necks. Although I have to say that I’ve never liked pickguards on their 44-xx/55-xx models, just my personal preference. Si
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    Hi all, Seeing as I have a particular penchant for Lakland basses, it was suggested that I might start somewhat of an 'appreciation' thread for Lakland Basses, as we have for a few other brands. This isn't quite the 'porn' thread that we have in the gear forum (although please do feel free to post your Lakland bass pics here too), but a bit of an information resource, chats about what you'd love to order, dream basses etc etc. While I don't represent Lakland on any level, I am a big fan, and know a fair bit about their processes and capabilities (custom-shop etc), so happy to answer any questions on that front. With that in mind, and without having too prescriptive a brief for the thread, have at it Here are my current crop, with my oft-commented on 'signature' passive P/J 44-94 (it's not a real sig as you might have guessed, I just like to call it that haha): L-R: Skyline DJ5, US 44-94, US 44-64, Skyline 55-01 Si
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    My signature model (or so I like to call it 😂) Si
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    Added a US 44-64 to my current Lakland herd the other week. This picture will probably change over the next month or so, depends whether I can find a Hollowbody shortscale in black anywhere haha. I did have a US 44-64 previously, which was lovely, but I wasn't overly keen on the sunburst (purely personal, it was a fantastically finished bass), so sold it. When this came up, I've always had a thing for black/black/maple, so was crying out for some Steel roundwounds, love it: Si
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    That's one dusty/dry looking fretboard! Si
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    Lakland DJ 4 or 5 Si
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    I've found the Warwick pricing strategy quite odd for a number of years, simple as that. As above, why would I spend money on a Warwick Masterbuilt when it's comporable (or perhaps more expensive in some cases) than a 'real' NYC Sadowsky. I kinda get the cheaper Sadowsky being outsourced, but yeah, the masterbuilts are confused. The whole process from start to finish has been a marketing disaster quite frankly (IMO), which is a shame, because clearly Sadowsky is one of the top names in the bass world. Si
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    Yup, Ashdown customer service is genuinely excellent! Si
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    Looks to have been filled to me. Si
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    Refinish body and neck (including decal) Through-body mod Replacement hardware Replacement pickguard Added Jazz pickup I suppose really, if the body and neck woods are genuinely '62, depends how important that is to you....and how expensive it is. There's not a lot of the original 'vibe' left in my opinion. Si
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    Really missing my old Lakland 55-01 today. I'm very lucky to have some incredibly basses, including another great 55-01......but I would have the original back in a flash!

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    2. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      @Sibob - the best you can hope for is a first refusal should he ever have a change of heart. 

    3. Sibob

      Sibob

      @hiram.k.hackenbacker Exactly, I live in hope haha

    4. Sibob

      Sibob

      Uh-oh, found one on Reverb 🤭

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    I’ll take two basses to 90% of my gigs. I’m the same in that I’m primarily a ‘passive P’ type player, but the way I see it, if something breaks on a paid gig, I want to quickly be able to turn around and grab another bass. Rarely ever happens, if ever, but no skin off my nose taking two basses. One is very much a spare, I’m not swapping between them. On rare occasions I’ll have to train to a gig or something, so I’ll take one bass, but make sure I have spare strings etc. Si
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    Pics and weight updated Si
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    Oh the HX Stomp B15 amp model 😍

    1. acidbass

      acidbass

      I love it!  Played a gig last week with it for the first time.  I reduce the Gain to 2.0 or so for minimum breakup, I correct the lower volume then with a simple gain block after it.  Such sweet saturation!

    2. LukeFRC

      LukeFRC

      Its good isn't it :)

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    Without googling, I’m not actually aware of any off-the-shelf 35” 4 strings. Might be easier to simply buy the bass you want at 34” and have Newtone or someone wind you a higher tension BEAD string set. edit: duuurrrr, obviously a Dingwall would be a perfect shout edit 2: And apparently Spector did one: https://reverb.com/item/26020459-spector-euro-4-lx-35-435-w-snc-haz-preamp Si
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    Yeah, it's only the Scarlett Solo, 2i2 & 4i4 that are bus powered, everything up from those in the range are mains powered. Si // Focusrite
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