Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NG

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Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NG

Lakland

Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NG

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Product Info

Article Number: 602288
Brand: Lakland
Model: Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NG
Price: $2,409.00

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This Skyline 55-02 Deluxe is a seriously versatile 5-string – the longer scale gives it a deep, fundamental growl, while the active electronics and coil-splitting options let you cover a huge range of tones. It’s a great choice for players wanting a premium instrument with modern features and a really comfortable feel, especially if you're into modern funk, fusion, or need a bass that can really cut through a mix.

Product Description

  • Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 NG
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Ash
  • Top: Quilted maple
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Black 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 for 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: DAddario EXL170-5 .045" - .130"
  • Weight: approx. 4.7-4.9 kg
  • Colour: Natural high-gloss
  • Includes hex key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
  • • Ash body provides resonant, articulate tone with a balanced attack.
  • • Quilted maple top adds visual flair and a touch of extra brightness.
  • • Lakland LH3 electronics offer exceptional tonal shaping and active boost.
  • • PLEK'd fretwork ensures effortless playability and intonation accuracy.
CONS
  • • The 35” scale can feel slightly unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
  • • Active electronics require a power source, potentially limiting versatility in certain situations.
  • • The high-gloss finish, while beautiful, is a fingerprint magnet.

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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 DAddario EXL170-5 .045" - .130"
Weight 4.7-4.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Coil-splitting the bridge pickup provides a thinner, more vintage-style single-coil sound, offering a wider range of tonal options, but with reduced output.
It's noticeable, yes, but the well-executed neck profile and PLEK'd fretwork mitigate the stretch, making it manageable for most experienced bassists.
The LH3 offers a very clean, transparent boost and precise EQ control – it’s not as colored as some other active preamps, making it a great foundation for shaping your own signature tone.

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