Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 LPB
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Lakland
Skyline Darryl Jones 5 LPB
Product Info
Article Number:
575681
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline Darryl Jones 5 LPB
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,299.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Skyline Darryl Jones is a seriously refined instrument. The vintage-voiced pickups and comfortable neck make it a joy to play, while the ash body adds a lovely warmth. It's a premium-priced bass perfect for players seeking a classic, articulate tone with modern playability – especially suited for funk, soul, and R&B.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 LPB
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Pearl Block fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 10" - 13" Compound
- Scale length: 35" (889 mm)
- Delrin nut
- Matching headstock
- 21 Nickel silver frets
- Precise fret leveling via PLEK machining
- Pickups: 2 x Lakland Vintage Single Coil
- Volume and tone control
- White Pearl pickguard
- Hipshot Ultralites machine heads
- Lakland Dual Acces bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: D'Addario EXL170-5 .045"- .130" strings
- Colour: Lake Placid Blue high gloss
- Includes hex key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, articulate feel and quick response.
- • Lakland Vintage single coils offer a balanced, vintage-inspired growl.
- • PLEK'd fretwork ensures exceptional playability and intonation accuracy.
CONS
- • Ash body contributes to a noticeably heavier overall weight.
- • Compound radius fingerboard might not suit all playing styles immediately.
- • Lake Placid Blue finish, while gorgeous, shows fingerprints easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Pearl Block Inlays
Pickups
2 x Lakland Vintage Single Coil
Scale Length
35" (889 mm)
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
D'Addario EXL170-5 .045"-.130"
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's less scooped than a P-Bass, offering more mid-range presence and a slightly more aggressive attack, while retaining a vintage vibe.
It’s a different feel – bolt-ons generally have a snappier attack and brighter tone, but the quality Lakland build and PLEK job make it feel very stable and well-integrated.
It's on the heavier side, typical for an ash-bodied bass, so a good strap is essential for extended playing sessions.
