Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 IBM
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Lakland
Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 IBM
Product Info
Article Number:
574855
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 IBM
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, combining a comfortable feel with a modern, powerful sound. It’s a fantastic choice for players who want a 5-string with serious versatility – think modern funk, rock, or even some heavier genres. The active electronics give you a ton of control, and the overall package delivers a premium feel without the truly exorbitant price tag.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline 55-02 Custom 5 IBM
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Pearl block fingerboard inlays with abalone accents
- Matching headstock
- Compound fingerboard radius: 10" - 13"
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Delrin nut
- 22 Nickel silver frets
- Precise fret levelling via 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 Ultralites machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: DAddario EXL170-5 .045 - .130
- Colour: Ice Blue Metallic
- high-gloss
- Includes allen key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a resonant, articulate low-end with excellent sustain.
- • LH55 pickups provide a versatile, modern tone – punchy and clear.
- • Compound radius fingerboard enhances playability, comfortable for both chords and solos.
- • Active LH3 electronics offer precise tonal shaping and noise reduction.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck design.
- • High-gloss finish might be a fingerprint magnet for some players.
- • The longer 35” scale can feel a bit unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Pearl block inlays
Pickups
Lakland LH55 Dual Coil (neck) & LH55 Quad Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
22 Nickel silver
Strings
DAddario EXL170-5 .045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LH3 offers a balanced 3-band EQ, providing a more subtle and musical shaping than some overly aggressive preamps – it’s designed to enhance, not drastically alter, the natural tone.
Absolutely; the PLEK ensures a consistently low and smooth action across the entire fretboard, eliminating fret buzz and making playing a genuine pleasure – it's a significant upgrade.
Ash provides a brighter, more articulate tone with a pronounced mid-range presence. It’s a different character than mahogany’s warmer, more rounded response; ash leans towards clarity and definition.
