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Lakland

USA, est. 1977 · 22 products across 1 categories

22
Total Products
1
Categories
$2,060
Avg Price
$1,505
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About Lakland

Lakland is a highly respected name in the bass guitar world, known for meticulously crafted instruments that blend classic designs with modern innovations. Founded in the late 1970s by George Offen and Mark Lakatos, the company initially focused on high-end custom builds before expanding to a broader range of production models. Lakland instruments are revered for their exceptional build quality, superb tone, and the use of premium materials, consistently sought after by professional musicians.

Founded
1977
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Lakland basses appeal to experienced bassists and professionals seeking a high-q
Known For
Skyline Series 55 Series (P-Bass style) Signature Artist Models (e.g., Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee) Neck-thru construction Premium hardware and electronics
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality and attention to detail
  • • Warm, articulate tone with excellent sustain
  • • Comfortable neck profiles for extended playing
  • • Beautifully figured woods and finishes
  • • Excellent resale value due to quality
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment
  • • Limited availability compared to mass-market brands
  • • Can be a longer wait for custom orders
  • • Finish options can be somewhat conservative
  • • Fewer guitar models compared to bass offerings

Lakland Products

Lakland Skyline Hollowbody-30 4 BG - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Lakland Skyline Hollowbody-30 4 BG

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$1,739
Scale 762 mm (30") Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard
Electric Bass, Design: Hollowbody, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Pau...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom WPG - Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom WPG

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$2,181
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Pearl...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NG - Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NG

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$2,216
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline Geezer Butler 4 TBK - 4-String P-Basses

Lakland Skyline Geezer Butler 4 TBK

4-String P-Basses

$2,205
Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Electric Bass, Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) Signature Model, Body: Ash, Bolt-on...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 WHP - 5-String J-Basses

Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 WHP

5-String J-Basses

$2,089
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5 String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Pearl...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 NAT - 5-String J-Basses

Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 NAT

5-String J-Basses

$1,983
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5 String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 LPB - 5-String J-Basses

Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 LPB

5-String J-Basses

$2,089
Frets 21 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline Decade 4 WH - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Lakland Skyline Decade 4 WH

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$2,205
Frets 20 frets Body Mahogany body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Electric Bass, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Pearl Block...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 IBM - Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 IBM

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$2,322
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Pearl...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 55-02 5-String BK - Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 55-02 5-String BK

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$2,205
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String 3TSB - Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String 3TSB

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$1,505
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5 String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom GZ 4 PP - 4-String P-Basses

Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom GZ 4 PP

4-String P-Basses

$1,924
Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Bass, Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) Signature, Body: Ashj, Bolt-on neck:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom 4 WH - 4-String P-Basses

Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom 4 WH

4-String P-Basses

$2,205
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom 4 BK, Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Pearl block...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom 4 CAR - 4-String P-Basses

Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom 4 CAR

4-String P-Basses

$2,205
Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Pearl Block...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom 4 BK - 4-String P-Basses

Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom 4 BK

4-String P-Basses

$2,205
Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Pearl block...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 44-60 Custom 4 IBM - 4-String J-Basses

Lakland Skyline 44-60 Custom 4 IBM

4-String J-Basses

$1,972
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Pearl block...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 44-02 4-String BK - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 44-02 4-String BK

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$2,205
Scale 864 mm (34.02") Frets 22 frets Strings 4-string Body Ash body
Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Black dot...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 SMT VIB - Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 SMT VIB

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$2,322
Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
5-String Electric Bass, Top: Spalted maple, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NAT - Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NAT

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$2,322
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Top: spalted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String NAT - Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String NAT

Miscellaneous 5-String Basses

$1,505
Scale 889 mm (35") Frets 22 frets Strings 5-string Body Ash body
5-String Electric Bass, Body: Ash, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard: Maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom GZ 4 BK - 4-String P-Basses

Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom GZ 4 BK

4-String P-Basses

$1,972
Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Electric Bass, Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath) Signature, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Lakland Skyline Hollowbody-30 4 TSG - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Lakland Skyline Hollowbody-30 4 TSG

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$1,739
Scale 762 mm (30") Frets 20 frets Body Ash body Fingerboard Pau ferro fingerboard
Electric Bass, Design: Hollowbody, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.8 AudioFu Score

Frequently Asked Questions About Lakland

Lakland instruments are primarily manufactured in Neptune City, New Jersey, USA, with some components sourced internationally. They maintain tight quality control throughout the production process.

Lakland basses are predominantly passive instruments, known for their organic and classic tones. While some signature models feature active electronics, the majority offer a traditional passive experience.

Lakland commonly utilizes maple for their neck construction, often with a rosewood or ebony fingerboard. They are known for their comfortable neck profiles, contributing to playability.

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