Lakland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe Quilt 5 Cherry Sunburst Satin MN

A 55-02 in the Spirit of the Legendary 55-94

The 55-02 follows the lineage of Lakland basses crafted for the biggest stages, adopting the approach of the USA 55-94 series: same LH3 preamp components and a philosophy clearly focused on versatility and precision. The LH3 pickups, hand-wound in the brand's Chicago workshop, are paired with an active preamp powered by a 9 V battery, easily accessible via a clip-on compartment. Inside, switches allow adjustment of the midrange boost/cut frequency to tailor the bass to your playing style and amplification.

For Whom and Which Styles?

With its long scale length and full active electronics, the Lakland 55-02 primarily targets intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a reliable, expressive 5-string capable of cutting through dense mixes. It excels in funk, rock, pop, gospel, fusion, and studio contexts, thanks to its precise controls (blend, 3-band EQ) and the option to bypass tone control via the push-pull volume knob.

Sound Character

The core tonal character comes from the combination of ash (sharp attack, firm lows, great projection) and a quilted maple top (definition, brightness, and precision), complemented by a maple neck with reinforcements for stable response and solid sustain. The MM-J configuration offers a very wide palette: a modern and powerful tone from the MM-style pickup side, and a more precise articulation from the J-style pickup side, with panoramic blend control for instant mixing. The Lakland LH3 active preamp delivers real stage "punch," while the bass / midrange / treble EQ sculpts the sound without losing clarity, especially on the B string thanks to the 35" / 889 mm scale.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit the 35" / 889 mm scale length, prioritize a set of 5-string long scale (35") strings. Also, keep a spare 9 V battery on hand for the active electronics to avoid any drop in output during rehearsals or on stage.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	PJ	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	5	Color	Gradient
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Wood	ash with quilted maple top	Tuning machines	Hipshot Ultralites
Finish	Cherry Sunburst Satin	Bridge type	Lakland Dual Access
Scale length	35" / 889 mm	Type	electric bass
Nut width	1.81" / 46 mm	Number of strings	5
Nut thickness	0.81" / 20.57 mm	Pickup models	Lakland MM-J configuration
Thickness at 12th fret	0.92" / 23.3 mm	Preamp	Lakland LH3
Fingerboard radius	10-13" / 254-330 mm	Controls	cut and boost bass, midrange, treble
Number of frets	22	Also available	Standard and Deluxe models