Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 SMT VIB
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Lakland
Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 SMT VIB
Product Info
Article Number:
599542
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 SMT VIB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$2,407.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Skyline 55-02 Deluxe is a serious contender for players wanting a modern 5-string with vintage vibes. The spalted maple top is gorgeous, and the Lakland pickups deliver a fantastic blend of punch and clarity. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and feel justify the investment for discerning bassists.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe 5 SMT VIB
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Top: Spalted maple
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Compound fingerboard radius: 10"-13"
- Scale: 35" (889 mm)
- Delrin nut
- 22 Nickel silver frets
- Fret dressing with PLEK processing from W-Distribution in Germany
- Pickups: 1 Lakland LH55 Dual Coil (neck) and 1 Lakland LH55 Quad Coil Soapbar (bridge)
- Active Lakland LH3 3-band electronics
- Volume control with pull function for bypass
- Blend
- bass
- treble and mid controls
- Bridge mini toggle switch
- Lakland Dual Acces bridge
- Hipshot Ultralites machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Original strings: D'Addario EXL170-5 .045 - .130
- Weight: approx. 4.7-4.9 kg
- Colour: Violet Burst high-gloss
- Includes hex key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Spalted maple top provides stunning visual flair and unique tonal character.
- • Lakland LH55 pickups offer a balanced, articulate, and powerful sound.
- • The compound radius fingerboard enhances playability for both fast runs and comfortable chording.
- • PLEK fretwork guarantees exceptional intonation and effortless playability.
CONS
- • The weight, while not excessive, might be tiring for some players over extended gigs.
- • The active electronics require a power source, adding a potential point of failure.
- • Violet Burst finish, while beautiful, might not appeal to players seeking a more understated look.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Lakland LH55 Dual Coil (neck) & LH55 Quad Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
35 in (889 mm)
Frets
22 Nickel silver
Strings
D'Addario EXL170-5 .045 - .130
Weight
approx. 4.7-4.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LH3 preamp adds a layer of clarity and definition, allowing for more precise tonal shaping, but it can be bypassed for a more passive, vintage tone.
No, each top is unique due to the natural grain patterns of spalted maple, so no two basses will look exactly alike.
It offers enhanced string spacing and improved intonation stability, particularly beneficial for 5-string basses with wider neck profiles.
