	Spinal Tap is reuniting to play the Live Earth concert on July 7 in London and its bassist, Derek Smalls (aka Harry Shearer), tapped Lakland to create a special 'burning earth' bass for the occasion. The bass, which began life as a standard 55-94 model, sports SIX Chi-Sonic pickups. To further cement the Chicago connection, Lakland again commissioned artist Gary Weidner to create the bass' stunning imagery, which is designed to underscore the message and mission of the Live Earth event. Read more. More Pictures Spinal Tap Video
	Bob Hitson, of Austin, Texas! Congratulations Bob! z Hitson was the first of FIVE people to come up with the name "Chi-Sonic" for the new line of pickups. This is what he said: "When Dan called me, I was totally amazed! I'm extremely proud and surprised my name was chosen for this pickup line. It's an honor for me to be associated with the Lakland company, and their excellent products. I look forward to seeing and hearing Lakland Chi-Sonic equipped basses for a long time to come. Thanks to Dan and everyone at Lakland for this opportunity." Hitson will receive the first Skyline Decade made with (his choice of) the new Chi-Sonic pickups (single coil Alnico or NeoDymium or NeoDymium Humbuckers). But that's not all. The four other people who came up with the name will each receive six sets of Lakland strings (tapered especially for Lakland basses). Thanks to everyone for participating in this contest and for your tremendous support and loyalty toward the Lakland product. We truly appreciate it.
	Sure, Lakland Basses has a model made in Korea, but the 300 instruments they crank out here each year are beloved by bassists from U2, Aerosmith and Bob Dylan's band. Watch the entire video HERE.
	In celebration of Duck's well-deserved recognition by The Recording Academy for his artistic contributions to the recording medium, we've posted pix of this bass legend and a short feature article, which provides more information about the award and outlines some of his accomplishments with Booker T. & The MGs.
	Our new line of pickups needs a name! Help us to come up with a cool moniker for our new line of high-output pickups and you could win the very first Skyline Decade 4-string installed with the new goods: Alnico or Neodymium single coils or Neodymium humbuckers – your choice! To find out how to enter, click here.
	Our new line of pickups needs a name! Help us to come up with a cool moniker for our new line of high-output pickups and you could win the very first Skyline Decade 4-string installed with the new goods: Alnico or Neodymium single coils or Neodymium humbuckers – your choice! To find out how to enter, click here.
	Lakland MySpace friends are the first to know about new product developments, interviews with Lakland artists & Lakland-sponsored events, including local bass player get-togethers. If you're already a friend, comment us and include pix and video of you playing your Lakland bass! See you there! Click Here
	We have been working on a little surprise for all you dedicated Lakland-a-holics out there for quite some time... a complete line of pickups, developed in conjunction with Chicago's own Hanson Electronics. Our new pickups are designed with Alnico or Neodymium magnets, and feature a wide tonal range/frequency response for that "well produced" sound. These babies debut at NAMM 2007, and should find their way to production before the end of the year. Curious to read the details? Check out the press release by clicking here.
	You love the look and vibe of Lakland basses. You've heard your favorite artists play their Laklands. You know you want to buy a Lakland... but which one is for you? The vintage favorites like the Glaub and Osborn? The modern 55-02? Or maybe something unique like the Hollowbody or the Decade? Until now you had to search out a way to experience all these basses, but now all you have to do is log on. Introducing Lakland's exciting new MP3 Audio project. Listen to Lakland basses in a variety of styles, and easily examine the tones offered by each instrument. Click here to hear for yourself! *All models will be added throughout 2007.
	Podcasts anyone? I'm hooked from NPR programs to golf instruction! The best podcast find as far as I'm concerned is Basscast. Basscast originates is Australia and is hosted bi-weekly by David Burgess. The podcast usually features a new release and then an older release (or Player) in a section called "Back in Time". I have listened to all the podcasts (25 in all) and have learned much and been entertained. I highly recommend going back and getting caught up! I contacted David about the podcast and he invited me and Joe Osborn to co-host a episode. Check it out we are in the latest podcast - #25. Visit the Site or View Joe's Top 40 Hits List (pdf).

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