Musicman20 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Here is a video review of their new bass. Not sure if its a bassist reviewing it?! I do like the QC check over though. First thoughts? Nowhere near as cool as the DJ bass, they should have just done a super cool 70s style Jazz, passive, but a touch different to the DJ. Not sure about the fact they are humbucking, personally I like a Jazz pure and simple. Is it me, or is there no 'tone' knob? Edited April 14, 2011 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Where's the missing link, Gareth? Is it this one? Edited April 14, 2011 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I like it, wonder how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='1199934' date='Apr 14 2011, 08:58 PM']I like it, wonder how much?[/quote] $4500 is the MRRP so probably $3000 or so street price. That's for the US model. Skylines coming next year sometime I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Whoops I didnt put it in! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 reguardless of the merits of the bass that is one of the worst reviews/introduction i've ever seen.... really really if i cut the high and boost the low it might be more reggae? wtf? i stopped watching when he started to tell me the bridge pup would be more 'funky'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='LukeFRC' post='1200115' date='Apr 14 2011, 11:41 PM']reguardless of the merits of the bass that is one of the worst reviews/introduction i've ever seen.... really really if i cut the high and boost the low it might be more reggae? wtf? i stopped watching when he started to tell me the bridge pup would be more 'funky'....[/quote] Needs the Ed Friedland review really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1200116' date='Apr 14 2011, 11:43 PM']Needs the Ed Friedland review really.[/quote] yes, i would have said that except i couldn't spell friedland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebass66 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 what a hugely underwhelming review.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 Agreed. I think he's a guitarist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 christ i had to turn it off! that guy is just soooo annoying. didnt know it was Lakeland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I really like that bass..sounds very nice... he sounds like hes on valium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz !! You'd switch off way before you learnt anything useful about the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Despite our bad reviews of the reviewer, for those who might be interested, according to Lakland the Skyline version is now in prototype and should available from the autumn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 [quote name='longtimefred' post='1200969' date='Apr 15 2011, 05:11 PM']didnt know it was Lakeland [/quote] Yep, that's what the accent over the A is about apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I think it looks great. Definitely what I would be having if it wasn't so expensive. I just don't get it. The Skylines, being the 'squires' (right?) ought to be a few hundred quid surely, not £1k. The USA ones should be about £1k, not bloody £2.5k. I'm likely to end up with a Peavey at this rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 [quote name='carl0s' post='1201956' date='Apr 16 2011, 05:03 PM']I think it looks great. Definitely what I would be having if it wasn't so expensive. I just don't get it. The Skylines, being the 'squires' (right?) ought to be a few hundred quid surely, not £1k. The USA ones should be about £1k, not bloody £2.5k. I'm likely to end up with a Peavey at this rate.[/quote] Agreed on prices. Skylines are SILLY prices nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshoofd Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 [quote name='carl0s' post='1201956' date='Apr 16 2011, 04:03 PM']I just don't get it. The Skylines, being the 'squires' (right?) ought to be a few hundred quid surely, not £1k. The USA ones should be about £1k, not bloody £2.5k.[/quote] I would personally compare Skylines to Fender USA, and Lakland USA to Fender Custom Shop. I have never liked any Fender more than the Skylines I've played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 [quote name='Basshoofd' post='1202581' date='Apr 17 2011, 01:32 PM']I would personally compare Skylines to Fender USA, and Lakland USA to Fender Custom Shop. I have never liked any Fender more than the Skylines I've played.[/quote]i woulld say on both counts Lakland are better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshoofd Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 [quote name='bubinga5' post='1202849' date='Apr 17 2011, 07:06 PM']i woulld say on both counts Lakland are better[/quote] I think so too, but the comparison is much better than with Squiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr1 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 there will be always "anything VS Fender" firestarters on duty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 [url="http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/201105_1/?pg=148&pm=2&u1=friend#pg148"]Premier Guitar review[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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