Description
Lakland 55-02 Custom Skyline Series 5-String Electric Bass - Black Sparkle is an active 5-string bass with Lakland's hand-wound LH3 pickups in an MM-J layout and an onboard 3-band preamp. The Custom dresses the 55-02 in a Black Sparkle (metallic black) finish with an ebony fingerboard, block inlays and a matching headstock, and the 35” scale gives a tight, deep low B.
Specifications
| SKU | LAK-SKYLINE-55-02-CUSTOM-BLACK-SPARKLE |
|---|---|
| Series | Skyline |
| Strings | 5 |
| Body Wood | Ash |
| Neck Wood | Flat-sawn Maple with graphite reinforcement bars |
| Fingerboard Wood | Ebony |
| Inlays | Block |
| Finish | Black Sparkle (metallic black) |
| Headstock | Matching black |
| Pickups | Lakland hand-wound LH3, MM-J configuration |
| Electronics | Lakland LH3 active preamp (9-volt battery, snap-on battery cover) |
| Controls | Cut and boost: bass, midrange, treble; panning-style pickup blend; master volume (pull for tone control bypass); 3-way bridge pickup coil tap toggle; internal dip switches for midrange frequency |
| Bridge | Lakland Dual Access (through body or through bridge) |
| Tuners | Hipshot Ultralites |
| Truss Rod Access | Neck heel: 4mm hex |
| Left Handed | Not available |
| Tuning | B-E-A-D-G |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 35” |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.81” |
| Width at Final Fret | 3.3” |
| 1st Fret Neck Depth | .81” |
| 12th Fret Neck Depth | .92” |
| Fingerboard Radius | 10-13” |
| Fret Size | .041/.085” |
| Frets | 22 |
| Bridge String Spacing | .75” |
Made to Order 7-14 Day Assembly Time.
WARRANTY - Lakland Two Year Limited Warranty
Common questions
Does the Lakland 55-02 Custom have active electronics?
Yes. The Lakland 55-02 Custom has a Lakland LH3 3-band active preamp powered by a single 9-volt battery, and pulling the master volume bypasses the tone controls.
What pickups does the Lakland 55-02 Custom use?
The Lakland 55-02 Custom uses Lakland's hand-wound LH3 pickups in an MM-J layout, with a 3-way coil tap switch for the bridge pickup and a panning-style blend.
What is the difference between the Lakland 55-02 Custom and the 55-02 Standard?
The Lakland 55-02 Custom is the same bass as the 55-02 Standard with custom finish and fingerboard options; this Black Sparkle version adds an ebony fingerboard, block inlays and a matching headstock.
How is the Lakland 55-02 Custom tuned?
The Lakland 55-02 Custom is a 5-string bass tuned B-E-A-D-G, with a 35” scale for a tight, deep low B.
Who is the Lakland 55-02 Custom for?
The Lakland 55-02 Custom suits 5-string players who want a wide range of tones from one bass, from deep modern lows to vintage J-style growl. The active preamp plugs straight into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
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