Lakland Skyline 55-01 Standard 5 3-Tone Sunburst MN
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Skyline Series: The Lakland Spirit, Designed for Stage and Studio
Part of the Skyline Series, the 55-01 features the classic Lakland body shape combined with a comprehensive electronic configuration. The goal is clear: to offer a modern 5-string bass capable of quickly adapting to various contexts (rehearsal, studio, live) while maintaining familiar ergonomics and a refined finish.
Who Is This 5-String For and What Styles?
The Lakland Skyline 55-01 is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a versatile 5-string without limiting themselves to a single style. Its 35" / 889 mm scale length and active electronics make it comfortable for funk (slap), pop, rock with a pick, gospel, and contemporary music where the precision of the B string and dynamic range make a difference.
Sound
The ash body generally provides a lively response, good attack, and clear articulation, highlighting percussive playing and defined lines. The two Bartolini MK-1 soapbar-style pickups (dual-coil) deliver a full sound without noise, with a solid low-end foundation and usable mids that cut through the mix.
The Bartolini MK-1 active 3-band preamp (bass, midrange, treble with cut and boost) allows quick tonal shaping: scoop for a more modern slap, boost mids for a present fingerstyle, or enhance attack for a more aggressive pick playing. The blend (pan) control offers fine adjustment between the two pickups, and the volume with push/pull lets you bypass the tone control for a more direct, raw signal when desired.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain playing stability and comfort, a good quality strap is a relevant choice, especially with a 5-string bass and a 35" / 889 mm scale length. For other items (strings, gig bag/case with proper dimensions), compatibility depends on gauge preferences and the exact dimensions of the instrument.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Active |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Gradient |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Number of frets | 22 |
| Number of strings | 5 | Scale length | 35" / 889 mm |
| Wood | ash | Tuners | Hipshot Ultralites |
| Finish | 3-Tone Sunburst | Bridge | Lakland Dual Access |
| Nut width | 46 mm / 1.81" | Pickup models | Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbars |
| Nut thickness | 20.57 mm / 0.81" | Preamp | Bartolini MK-1 |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 23.3 mm / 0.92" | Controls | cut and boost bass, midrange, treble |
| Radius | 254-330 mm / 10-13" | Body shape | classic Lakland body shape |
Questions frequently asked
Does the 35-inch scale length improve the tuning stability of the B string?
The 35" / 889 mm scale length promotes precise response of the B string. This length is suited to low-end lines requiring definition and tuning stability.
What controls does the electronics of the Lakland Skyline 55-01 Standard 5 offer?
The active Bartolini MK-1 preamp features a 3-band EQ with bass, mid, and treble controls offering cut/boost adjustments. A blend knob mixes the two Bartolini MK-1 soapbar pickups, while the push/pull volume control allows bypassing the tone circuit for a more direct signal.
Is this 5-string bass suitable for slap playing and pick-driven rock?
The ash body delivers a crisp attack, useful for slap and articulated lines. The adjustable mids enable enhancing presence for pick playing.
What are the neck dimensions?
The nut width is 46 mm and the neck thickness measures 20.57 mm at the nut, then 23.3 mm at the 12th fret. The maple fingerboard has 22 frets and features a compound radius from 254 to 330 mm (10 to 13 inches).
What finish and hardware does this model come with?
This instrument features a 3-Tone Sunburst finish on an ash body, with a maple fingerboard. It is equipped with Hipshot Ultralite tuners and a Lakland Dual Access bridge.
