Lakland Skyline Jerry Scheff Sig -Exploring the unsung icon.- LowEndLobster Guitarcheologist Ep. 01

[@third2891]

Your channel is so underrated man. As far as i know you're the only bass channel that reviews different basses almost everyday. It gets tiring watching the same old p bass/jazz bass reviews and this channel is a breathe of fresh air

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you so much! I really love exploring all these different instruments and providing clean and consistent demos :). So glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@brentheathersimons7042]

Completely agree! Nice Job LEL! :) This will be a great series. I can't wait to see what you review next!- Brent

[@4headgaming448]

My jaw dropped hearing the lipstick for the first time... those sound amazing!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Kevin!

[@richshields6692]

I wish lakland would bring back that bass. Such a Unique sound

[@ChipsA17]

Seems like a winner. Nice clean bass. Lobster has once again made me like a bass ive never seen. Thanks man

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ross! I was very lucky when I snagged this as they're not too common nowadays. Was on GC online for a steal! GC's online shop been hit or miss for me but this and my Sabre Classic (sunburst one) were definitely hits!

[@ChipsA17]

@@LowEndLobster nice. I love the feeling of a good sale find.

[@PushSueAside]

SO FN AWESOME!!! Loved it. Great new idea. Thank you for sharing. Cheers

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Tommy! So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@spynae]

Omg yes I've been eyeing that Jerry Scheff in the background for so long

[@LowEndLobster]

:D

[@Yesnikh]

Such a late 60's/70's sound that comes out of that monster, especially with the treble rolled off a bit. I like it a lot, definitely different.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! :)

[@jordancohen1759]

I can dig it!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Jordan :)

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

This is the start of something awesome! Content leveled up. You gain +3 knowledge.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks bro!

[@kevmac1230]

I like this bass.I tracked down a set of those pups based on both yours and Bully's demos.I love them in my jazz parts frankenbass.You're the king of bass demos!;

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Kev!

[@hunybadgerbill]

Love the video, love the hat! #Lobster4ever

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you :D

[@jeffjones1143]

Very interesting bass. I had a Lakeland 5502 that I really liked. My fave is the Daryl Jones signature. Dan makes some beautiful instruments.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Jeff! Man, I lust for a DJ5 still.

[@KaanSepticher]

Beard and cats, every bass channel needs those

[@LowEndLobster]

This is the way :)

[@bizibetiko9778]

I have those pickups in a MIM Fender Jazz with an Audere ProZ preamp. They sound insane, but I'm loving the sounds coming out of that particular pickup spacing.

[@LowEndLobster]

Nice! That sounds like a killer combo!

[@degeest5571]

Hi Lobster, Excellent sounding bass.. I'd love to learn more about your playing history, influences, etc. Do you think you'd ever do a video like that?

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks DeGeest! Absolutely :).

[@casillasflan]

Excelent review! You should do a video swapping te pickups and the strings to roudwounds

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Luis! Nah she's staying stock :). This one is going to one of my best bass buds actually haha. She's not getting enough play time over here, but she won't be far if I need 'er back.

[@josephjordan2883]

I’ve had almost every Lākland Model there is, mostly US versions. The Scheff was/is my favorite, even though I truly love them all! After selling my US Scheff to help fund an engagement ring purchase, I started trying to talk Lākland into doing another run of Skyline Scheffs. I have a few other Scheff owners that also want this to happen. Please, help me apply pressure!! We need at least another run of 30 of these so more folks can experience the tones!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Joseph! That would be cool if they did like a 10th anniversary model of the original or something. Do it Lakland!

[@josephjordan2883]

@@LowEndLobster videos like yours help tremendously to spread the word and spark interest. Someone’s crappy review killed this bass, when it came out, despite it being a signature model by a bass legend. What can ya do? SMH

[@davidlovellbass4761]

The review of this Bass was in the first copy of Bassplayer I ever bought 😀

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks David!... by any chance do you have it laying around ;P? Would love a scan of the article to link here.

[@davidlovellbass4761]

@@LowEndLobster sure, I’ll see if I can dig it out

[@twocats2543]

Such a great video - agreed with your points on Lakland Skyline basses during that era. Such high quality, well-constructed and finished instruments. All of the little details during that time especially were so cool. I briefly owned a Skyline DJ with Aero pickups that I regrettably let go. The neck, the balance of the body, the weight, and the tone... oh my. Not sure what happened with Lakland but know that Dan is doing his own thing now. Great video as usual, such a killer channel 🤘

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Taconeko! Man I lusted over the DJ5s (and still do).

[@twocats2543]

@@LowEndLobster if you see one come up for a good price you definitely have to give it a shot, especially if it’s from the era made in South Korea 🤩

[@PizzaBall_]

Thanks for this video. Never knew this bass existed, prior to this, the only basses with lipstick pickups I knew of were the Fender Rascal from a few years back, and Danelectro. Currently hoping to find one of these on Reverb or somewhere to buy.

[@LowEndLobster]

These are unicorns, happy hunting!

[@Samsmelserfb]

Cool new series lobsty

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Sammy!

[@Samsmelserfb]

Btw I am PretendMovie Gaming

[@LowEndLobster]

@@Samsmelserfb I know lol

[@Samsmelserfb]

Ok

[@KwonCW84]

The Kent Armstrong lipstic pickup definitely has its distinctive tone. Interesting.

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed! The design of the pickup is interesting as it utilizes the metallic casing as part of the pickup.

[@martinheath5947]

Sounds magnificent old school with flats but with the throaty roar this bass delivers would be awesome to hear it with a set of rounds! Any chance?

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Martin! Perhaps in the future :)

[@DavidSmith-wq3wu]

There's a US Scheff for sale on Talkbass right now. Drool worthy. You can still order the Scheff model from Lakland. $$$

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks David! Didn't know they still offered it as a USA model.

[@rhinovandriver]

Lobster!! I cant stop looking at your champagne special string ray 😭

[@LowEndLobster]

I need to censor that to keep folks from getting distracted ;P. Would you prefer pixelation or a blur? I kid ;P haha thank you!

[@rhinovandriver]

@@LowEndLobster please dont censor..... Its free "bass porn" 😜 Maybe you should get a T-shirt featuring that beauty 🤟

[@LowEndLobster]

@@rhinovandriver LOL got it ;P. Opening up an OnlyFans for that bass hahaha

[@rhinovandriver]

@@LowEndLobster 🤣👏 brilliant

[@jamesmarkham7489]

Def seems like a cool bass. Listening to your examples, i can pick your muting technique out of a lineup. Good stuff.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks James :)

[@samlelowitch]

Love the finish. Love the pickups. The sound is excellent. What’s not to like?

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Sam! The one thing I don't like is when people put pickguards on em! ;P

[@samlelowitch]

@@LowEndLobster Drilling holes in that finish would be a crime.

[@matthewbroadbent609]

Besides the Electro II have you thought of doing any other Status basses? I can't really find many in depth reviews on KZbin would love to see a review from you!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Matthew! I have... but they're expensive haha. I got a DEAL on the Electro, doubt I'd get another one like that again... but if the opportunity presents itself... I'm THERE! :)

[@revlewisrees9880]

This is my daughters favourite bass on your wall. She wants me to get one. I said A) I can’t afford one. B) My abilities don’t warrant one. & C) I don’t think they’re made any more!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Rev! She has great taste in bass! hahaha :)

[@russellzauner]

LIPSTICKS! Love the fat crispy sound...I need to feel what a Lakland neck is like someday. Gold is also a classic color and it's well applied here. Great looking instrument. The starfield Cabriolet is still hanging out....languishing in JP...Starfield was a short run Hoshino at FGN collab with a US designer that spawned both j.custom and LACS shops, with parts being made in Japan and assembly/test spread between the US and JP location, which would become respectively Ibanez LACS and j.custom operations (which are still delivering instruments as we speak). www.ishibashi-music.jp/category/select/pid/19129/language/en/currency/USD It is "CBB500" of Starfield which produces a design full of American taste and a simple yet high quality guitar / bass. It is one of the unique looks equipped with two pickups, which are commonly known as lipsticks. Maple neck in alder body, rosewood fingerboard and adopted a 34-inch scale while orthodox specifications. You can enjoy the sound with a straight back obediently. The control has a simple structure of each volume and tone. Because the string space is wide, it is a model that is easy to play for bassists of orthodox style regardless of finger play / pick play. There is a crack of the paint and the crack of the paint in the body top, and the feeling of use is seen, but the fret remains enough, and there is no problem in the play condition. Product Rank: B+ Good Frets: 60% to 70% Accessories : Soft case / Non-genuine Country of production : Japan Weight: 4.07kg Serial: F414722

[@russellzauner]

7:02 Dodge (one of my cats) will literally knock the controller or dinner plate or whatever I am holding out of my hands with their head if they catch me by surprise - he is a DETERMINED head rubber. When he wants attention he wants *A T T E N T I O N*

[@LowEndLobster]

LOL! Your hands are only for petting, so has been decreed by our feline overlords

[@russellzauner]

@@LowEndLobster yeah if there is really a parasite that makes us obey cats, we're AFTER they took over already.

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

Lobster 🦞: I agree that this is a beautiful bass and it sounds really good! The only thing I would have to get used to is the spaced out pickups, but it is not a deal breaker. I am sure after playing it I could get accustomed to it. On a last note, I think "Indiana Lobster" has a nice ring to it....what say you? 😃 Take care, Patrick

[@LowEndLobster]

Hahaha thank you Patrick! I gotta get myself a whip :P

[@henrydurham6861]

bring on the reverend rumblefish episode!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Henry! Dude, I was just talking about those with my buddy last night. He mentioned I should do one of these on a Reverend, and I thought the Rumblefish would be a perfect example... Now to find one ;P.

[@flipper2gv]

Question: you seem to consider full cut as the default position. Shouldn't it be center (on a boost/cut pre); neither cut nor boosted?

[@LowEndLobster]

Great question! Depends on the bass for me when I'm just playing. However, for my vids I usually give at least some examples of "center", but always start exploring the preamp from the ground up. We always end up back at center, but I like to explore the individual control voicings before mixing them all up.

[@flipper2gv]

@@LowEndLobster That's precisely my point. From my point of view, exploring the preamp from the ground up would be to start in the middle on everything and then explore the cut and then the boost on each bands. I think middle is supposed to be the more "neutral" position where as full cut usually means an active effect of the preamp on the frequency response of the bass (like actively reducing the bass). That's just my opinion and I love your videos anyway.

[@bobt5778]

This is ridiculous, I've clicked like on every video to change your claw back to a hand and then just days later, it's back. I'm thinking that like button has nothing to do with your claw! Another great video btw.

[@LowEndLobster]

It generally lasts for 30-60 minutes, then it just changes back. Really inconvenient at times and makes household tasks a real chore ;P. Thank you Bob!

[@bassdrivercovers3305]

CYC means TIT in Polish. And no, not the bird. As for that Scheff signature bass - it has some serious growl and punch. Sounds great with flatwounds!

[@juliangramajo7010]

man, i would torment that bass with old bootsy lines, so funky

[@juliangramajo7010]

would add a ramp or at least a thumbrest in the middle tho

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Julian :)

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

I was curious: did you and/or do you play in a band? You really have great playing technique and your slapping is solid. How long have you been playing? I have at it for 41 years, off and on and been in many different groups.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! Not currently, I've played around a bit in the past and used to be VERY active with music in my school and town growing up. I've been playing for about 18 years now, started Freshman year of high school.

[@flipper2gv]

Killer tones. Def a flat strings kind of bass. Almost bought one at some point.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! Yeah I really like the strings on this bass too. A very "honest" tone, if I were to describe it in a word.

[@kirtfulcher6288]

video paused for ~5 min while I work out how to pronounce "guitarcheologist"

[@LowEndLobster]

Let's see... carry the 5, divide by the angle of the fourth character in. Multiply by the episode number... uhh... Damnit where were we ;P.

[@jean-paulmare3338]

This one has a certain 'Tonk' sound to it. Great all round. But i dont think the new range of skylines will live up to the legend of the early ones. When I saw that the new models feature Bart Mk1 pick ups I was disappointed to say the least. Hi Bebe 😸✋. Thanks Lobster

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! Bebe says hi :). I agree, the new body shape was neat but the pickups were definitely a let down. Just a more ergonomic 44/55-01 for more money? Meh.

[@krimsworld]

I could definitely see Joe Dart playing one of these.

[@LowEndLobster]

If he did... I'd call him Jerry Dart ;P

[@marcoesposito8753]

It sounds like a danelectro

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Marco! Man, I had a Dano longhorn briefly that I didn't do a video on... It was really impressive. I need to snag another dano as they're really well built (I think they're done completely in house overseas, not outsourced. I could be wrong).

[@marcoesposito8753]

@@LowEndLobster yes you should!

[@ricardobass4831]

bassdiana jones! are you scared of snakes now too? Bb can probably help you with those 😹😹😹

[@LowEndLobster]

LOOOOOOL!