Sibob Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) SOLD Hi all, This is a full, built-to-order, US Lakland (quarter-sawn neck etc), but one that sits in their 'Classic' line, so less finish options available when ordering, and Hipshot Ultralights instead of the full size 'vintage' Hipshots (a plus in some peoples eyes). Basic spec is: - Alder body - 2-tone sunburst - Maple neck - Rosewood fingerboard - Maple face dots - La Bella 760FS flatwound strings fitted from factory by my request SOLD It's actually fantastic, and can be heard on 'Illusive Love' & 'Counting' from Jocee's latest EP (headphones/decent speakers needed): https://open.spotify.com/album/0AmIDyMB21QYP78FX3IHd5?si=J0CrwnGmRFu9eERGEjKJYg It's largely an early 60's spec neck, so the 1.75" nut, pretty shallow neck, super comfortable. The pickup is pretty meaty, no vintage low output pickup here, but excellent growly P tones. The bass is in 'as new' condition and comes with the black Lakland hardcase. Weight, according to the digital scales at work is 8.86lbs (photo below), however while I've no reason to doubt those scales (they're used in a commercial situation), I think the bass has a light neck, therefore giving the body a slightly 'heavier' feel, perhaps around 9lbs. There's zero neck dive and balances beautifully. I would prefer collection from Hemel, High Wycombe or maybe London. However, we can discuss postage. SOLD Photos from it's construction: Edited October 28, 2019 by Sibob 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 @Quatschmacher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 28 minutes ago, CameronJ said: @Quatschmacher? Jazz nuts only for me, I’m afraid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Jazz nuts? You should get that looked at by a doctor. I've got a couple of very similar USA Lakland P Basses and they really are fantastic instruments. They nail the feel of a good vintage Fender whilst enjoying the more robust construction and reliability of the modern era. Whoever buys this will be getting one of the best P Basses money can buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xroads Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Great color! Love the darker kind of sunburst... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j4y Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 hi. What's the weight of the bass? regards. Jogi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 02/10/2019 at 09:36, j4y said: hi. What's the weight of the bass? regards. Jogi I've now added the weight to the main post Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 A really beautiful bass and I'm surprised that it's hung around - an incredibly good price (IMO) and as Sibob says, these are constructed with the quality materials and all the care of the USA Series. Having played countless Fenders and clones, I've not found anything as impressive as a US Lakland in terms of playability and tone (and the search has included CS, Masterbuilt, Alleva, Sei, Sadowsky and many more). The necks, in particular, are superb. The only Fender-type I've had that was in the same ballpark was an outrageously expensive Celinder. GLWTS - not that it should be needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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