Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 WHP
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Lakland
Skyline Darryl Jones 5 WHP
Product Info
Article Number:
575686
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline Darryl Jones 5 WHP
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Darryl Jones Skyline is a seriously versatile 5-string, nailing that classic J-bass vibe with a touch more modern feel. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but the build quality and tone are spot on, making it ideal for players seeking a workhorse bass for funk, R&B, and session work.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 5 WHP
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Pearl Block fingerboard inlays
- Compound fingerboard radius: 10" - 13"
- Scale: 889 mm (35")
- Delrin nut
- 21 Nickel silver frets
- Precise fret levelling via PLEK machining
- Pickups: 2 Lakland Vintage Single Coils (neck and bridge)
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- White Pearl pickguard
- Lakland Dual Acces bridge
- Hipshot Ultralites machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: DAddario EXL170 .5 - .045
- Colour: Pearl White
- Includes hex key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a focused, articulate low-end with surprising warmth.
- • Lakland Vintage single-coil pickups offer a balanced, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Compound radius fingerboard (10”-13”) enhances playability and speed.
- • PLEK'd fretwork ensures exceptional intonation and effortless playing feel.
CONS
- • Ash body can be somewhat resonant, potentially requiring careful amp EQing.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Pearl White finish, while striking, may be prone to fingerprints and smudges.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Pearl Block Inlays
Pickups
2 Lakland Vintage Single Coils
Scale Length
889 mm (35")
Frets
21 Nickel Silver
Strings
DAddario EXL170 .5 - .045
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lakland has a slightly more refined and focused low-end, less 'scooped' than the Fender, and the single coils offer a different, more vintage character.
Yes, it offers a noticeable improvement in playability, particularly for faster playing and bending, feeling more comfortable than a traditional radius.
The inlays are well-secured, but like any pearl inlay, they can be susceptible to chipping with rough handling; careful storage and cleaning are recommended.
