Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String 3TSB
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Lakland
Skyline 55-01 5-String 3TSB
Product Info
Article Number:
574767
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline 55-01 5-String 3TSB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Skyline 55-01 is a seriously well-built bass—Lakland really nailed the balance between modern features and vintage vibe. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a versatile, punchy 5-string with a comfortable neck and a professional feel, perfect for everything from funk to rock and beyond.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String 3TSB
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fretboard inlays
- Compound fretboard radius: 10" - 13"
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Delrin nut
- 22 Nickel silver frets
- Precise fret alignment through PLEK machining
- Pickups: 2 Bartolini MK-1 split coil soapbars (neck and bridge)
- Active Bartolini MK-1 3-band electronics
- Controls for volume (pull tone bypass)
- blend
- bass
- middle
- treble
- Lakland Dual Acces bridge
- Hipshot Ultralite tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Original strings: D'Addarío EXL170-5 .045 - .130
- Colour: Three Tone Sunburst
- high-gloss
- Incl. Allen key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Ash body provides a resonant, punchy low-end with excellent sustain.
- • Bartolini pickups deliver a focused, articulate tone with plenty of growl.
- • PLEK'd fretwork ensures incredibly smooth playability and intonation accuracy.
- • Hipshot Ultralite tuners offer rock-solid tuning stability and reduced headstock weight.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck design.
- • The 35” scale can feel a little unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
- • The active electronics require a power source, adding a potential point of failure.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Bartolini MK-1 Split Coil Soapbars (Neck & Bridge)
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
22 Nickel Silver
Strings
D'Addario EXL170-5 .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bartolini pickups generally offer more clarity and articulation, with a tighter low-end response compared to many vintage-style split coils, resulting in a more defined sound.
Yes, the 10”-13” compound radius makes the bass easier to play higher up the neck, while retaining comfortable string tension for lower register playing – a nice compromise.
The active preamp provides tonal shaping capabilities (bass, mid, treble) allowing you to dial in a wide range of sounds, but it's less flexible for purely passive, vintage tones.
