Members willsellout Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 So I start calling around trying to get quotes ready for the Decade that is undoubtedly in my future (I'm saving up and when I make Chief it's going to be my present to me). As it turns out, there is a very large price increase as of Dec 31 that puts a new Decade even farther out of my reach. Dammit! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Fender prices are skyrocketing from February 1st on as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Call Dan Lakin and ask if you can make a deposit to lock in the current price. Layaway is back in vogue, don'tcha know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 So I start calling around trying to get quotes ready for the Decade that is undoubtedly in my future (I'm saving up and when I make Chief it's going to be my present to me). As it turns out, there is a very large price increase as of Dec 31 that puts a new Decade even farther out of my reach. Dammit! Dan Plan a trip to Chicago for a GTG some time and buy it direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Will there be improvements on the new model? Yeah I have to sell a couple of basses before buying the Lakland I want. Not sure which one I'll get but it's between the Dunn, the Jones, and the Glaub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted December 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 No improvements that I know of, but I'm not really in the know. I'm not sure what improvements they could make honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members y-o-y Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 No improvements that I know of, but I'm not really in the know. I'm not sure what improvements they could make honestly. I love Laklands too, just not the one I have right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 No improvements that I know of, but I'm not really in the know. I'm not sure what improvements they could make honestly. Make it less ugly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted December 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Make it less ugly? How about you make yourself less ugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xOriginalNinjax Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 I dunno that they've started PLEKing their instruments yet, and it's possible that's why they're initiating the price increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted December 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 Could be, or it could be just operating costs or it could be their popularity continues to grow and they are taking advantage of the market. Who knows, I just hate it that I've got a few hundred more to save up for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted December 31, 2008 Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 How about you make yourself less ugly! That's like asking lug not to suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted December 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 31, 2008 That's like asking lug not to suck. You have me there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 1, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 1, 2009 Could be, or it could be just operating costs or it could be their popularity continues to grow and they are taking advantage of the market. Who knows, I just hate it that I've got a few hundred more to save up for now. They go up every Jan. 1 that I've been paying attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members freeridstylee Posted January 1, 2009 Members Share Posted January 1, 2009 Make it less ugly? That'd be well worth a price increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted January 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2009 They go up every Jan. 1 that I've been paying attention. Well this year it seems they went up about 500.00 retail, which shakes out to be another 300.00 or so for the quotes I was getting. It's not a deal breaker, but it's still unfortunate for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother Mango Posted January 1, 2009 Members Share Posted January 1, 2009 Well this year it seems they went up about 500.00 retail, which shakes out to be another 300.00 or so for the quotes I was getting. It's not a deal breaker, but it's still unfortunate for me. Stop being a skinflint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted January 1, 2009 Members Share Posted January 1, 2009 Sherwood Green, I take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted January 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2009 I don't exactly see it as being cheap when you are talking about a 3K bass:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted January 1, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2009 Sherwood Green, I take it? Possibly. I've got a few colors floating through my mind. Most of them vintage-y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phantasm Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Some retailers may sell the old stock at the old price. Usually Beaver at Bass Central will make this offer, but you will have to call and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Campbell Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 How about used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Anyone know if Laklands come with black hardware? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 2, 2009 Members Share Posted January 2, 2009 Anyone know if Laklands come with black hardware? I believe I've seem 'em w/black. You should be able to order one that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 2, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 2, 2009 I believe I've seem 'em w/black. You should be able to order one that way. They do not come in black. I've seen two with black hardware. One of them the owner did it right and had the bridge powder coated. The other was sprayed with black spray paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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