Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String NAT

Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy

Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String NAT

Lakland

Skyline 55-01 5-String NAT

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 574851
Brand: Lakland
Model: Skyline 55-01 5-String NAT
Price: $1,538.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Skyline 55-01 is a seriously impressive bass. The combination of the ash body, Bartolini pickups, and compound radius neck makes it a joy to play and record. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for gigging musicians needing a versatile and articulate 5-string with a modern feel.

Product Description

  • Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String NAT
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Ash
  • Neck: Bolt-on maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard inlays: Black Dot
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 10" - 13"
  • Scale: 889 mm (35")
  • Delrin nut
  • 22 Nickel silver frets
  • Precise fret levelling via 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 Access bridge
  • Hipshot Ultralites machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: DAddario EXL170-5 .045 - .130
  • Colour: Natural high gloss
  • Includes allen key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
  • • Ash body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with warmth
  • • Bartolini pickups offer a powerful, defined low-end presence
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel and attack
  • • PLEK'd fretwork ensures exceptional playability and intonation
CONS
  • • Ash body can be somewhat resonant, requiring careful amp EQing
  • • Bolt-on neck might not appeal to players preferring a set-neck feel
  • • Natural finish shows every fingerprint and requires diligent care

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Bartolini MK-1 Split Coil Soapbars
Scale Length 889 mm (35 in)
Frets 22 Nickel Silver
Strings DAddario EXL170-5 .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

Similar Products

Applause Jump Dark Matter - Other Acoustic Guitars

Applause Jump Dark Matter

Other Acoustic Guitars

$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano - Pianos

Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano

Pianos

$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT - ST Style Guitars

Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT

ST Style Guitars

$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Ampeg RB-112 Bundle - Solid-State Bass Combos

Ampeg RB-112 Bundle

Solid-State Bass Combos

$596
4.6 Expert Rating
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
4.6 Expert Rating
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F - Flamenco Guitars

Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F

Flamenco Guitars

$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Zoom H4essential APH-4e Bundle - Portable Recorders

Zoom H4essential APH-4e Bundle

Portable Recorders

$208
4.8 Expert Rating
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona - Other Acoustic Guitars

Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona

Other Acoustic Guitars

$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
4.8 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

Bartolini's MK-1 system is known for its musicality – it's not overly aggressive, offering a balanced EQ response with a natural character.
While a set-neck *can* offer slightly more sustain, the bolt-on construction on the Skyline is expertly executed and the ash body compensates well, providing plenty of resonance.
The compound radius (10in - 13in) makes it comfortable for both chording and fast, technical playing – easier on the fretting hand than a traditional radius.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more