Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NAT
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Lakland
Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
574912
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NAT
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Skyline 55-02 Deluxe is a serious contender for players wanting a versatile, high-end 5-string. The active electronics and spalted maple top deliver a unique voice, while the PLEK'd neck makes it a joy to play. It’s ideal for session players and gigging musicians who need a bass that can cover a wide range of genres.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NAT
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Top: spalted maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Cream Dot fingerboard inlays
- 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: Volume
- Blend
- Bass
- Treble
- Middle
- Volume control with push/pull function for coil split
- Bridge Pickup Coil Select Mini Toggle switch
- Lakland Dual Access bridge
- Hipshot Ultralites machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL170-5 .045- .130
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Includes allen key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Spalted maple top adds stunning visual flair and unique character.
- • Lakland LH3 electronics offer exceptional tonal shaping and flexibility.
- • PLEK'd fretwork ensures incredibly smooth and buzz-free playability.
- • Dual-access bridge facilitates easy string changes and intonation adjustments.
CONS
- • The ash body can contribute to a slightly 'woody' tone, less suited to modern metal.
- • Active electronics require a power source, potentially impacting battery life.
- • Spalted maple can exhibit inconsistencies, affecting the final appearance.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash with Spalted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Lakland LH55 Dual Coil (Neck) & LH55 Quad Coil (Bridge)
Scale Length
889 mm (35 in)
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
Splitting the coils gives you more single-coil-like sounds, useful for funk or more scooped tones, but it loses some of the bass's signature punch and growl.
No, the spalted maple is a natural feature, so each top will have unique patterns and coloration – ensuring each bass is one-of-a-kind.
The LH3 provides a very musical and balanced EQ, avoiding harshness often found in other active systems, with a focused and articulate sound.
