Lakland Skyline 55-02 5-String BK
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Lakland
Skyline 55-02 5-String BK
Product Info
Article Number:
574854
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline 55-02 5-String BK
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$2,308.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Skyline 55-02 is a seriously well-built bass offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern functionality. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or studio players wanting a versatile, punchy 5-string without the absolute premium price tag. The active electronics really shine for funk, R&B, and anything needing a defined low-end.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline 55-02 5-String BK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black dots
- Compound fretboard radius: 10" - 13"
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Delrin nut
- 22 Nickel silver frets
- Precise fret alignment by PLEK machining
- Pickups: 1 Lakland LH55 Dual Coil (neck) and 1 Lakland LH55 Quad Coil Soapbar (bridge)
- Active Lakland LH3 3-band electronics
- Controls for volume (pull tone bypass)
- blend
- bass
- middle
- treble
- Mini toggle switch
- Lakland Dual Access bridge
- Hipshot Ultralite tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Original strings: D'Addarío EXL170-5 .045 - .130
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
- Incl. Allen key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a resonant, articulate tone with a pleasing warmth.
- • Lakland LH55 pickups offer a balanced, modern sound with excellent clarity.
- • PLEK'd fretwork ensures incredibly smooth playability and intonation accuracy.
- • Active LH3 electronics provide precise tonal shaping and a clean, powerful output.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and requires diligent care.
- • The longer 35” scale might feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Lakland LH55 Dual Coil (neck) & LH55 Quad Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
22 Nickel Silver
Strings
D'Addarío EXL170-5 .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LH3 circuit adds noticeable punch and definition, especially in the low-mids, and allows for more precise tone shaping, but it does require a power source.
It’s a subtle difference, but the extra inch adds a bit more string tension and a slightly deeper fundamental. It's manageable for most, but worth trying before buying if you're unsure.
The EQ is designed to complement the pickups’ natural character – it doesn’t drastically alter the core tone but allows you to fine-tune the response for various genres and playing styles.
