Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 BKS
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Lakland
Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 BKS
Product Info
Article Number:
574856
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 BKS
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Skyline 55-02 is a serious instrument – the longer scale really stretches those low notes, and the active pickups give you a huge palette of tones from growly funk to tight, modern rock. This bass is perfect for players looking for a 5-string with a premium feel and a versatile voice, without venturing into truly high-end territory.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 BKS
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Pearl block fingerboard inlays with abalone accents
- Matching headstock
- 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 Sparkle
- high-gloss
- Incl. Allen key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a focused, articulate low-end response.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • LH55 pickups offer a versatile, modern tone with excellent definition.
- • PLEK'd fretwork guarantees smooth, buzz-free playability across the entire neck.
CONS
- • The extended scale length (35") may feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
- • Active electronics require a power source, adding complexity and potential failure point.
- • Black Sparkle finish, while striking, can be a fingerprint magnet.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony with Pearl/Abalone Inlays
Pickups
Lakland LH55 Dual Coil (Neck) & LH55 Quad Coil (Bridge)
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
22 Nickel Silver
Strings
D'Addario EXL170-5 .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs (4.3 - 4.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LH3 provides a very clean and balanced EQ, offering precise tonal shaping without excessive coloration; it’s more focused than some overly aggressive active systems.
Bolt-on necks on Laklands are exceptionally well-executed, offering a bright, responsive attack and easier access to upper frets; it's a design choice for enhanced performance, not a cost-cutting measure.
The transition from 10” to 13” is subtle but beneficial, offering comfortable chording in the lower registers and easier soloing higher up; most players adapt quickly and appreciate the versatility.
