Lakland Skyline 55-01 3-Tone Sunburst 5-string Bassguitar

Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String Bass — Modern 5-String With Classic Feel

The Lakland Skyline 55-01 5-String Three Tone Sunburst Gloss is a modern 5-string electric bass aimed at players who need an extended low B without losing the snap and definition of a traditional bass. Built around a 35" scale ash body and a bolt-on maple neck, this model pairs dual Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbar pickups with an active 3-band preamp. From slap and fingerstyle to rock, jazz and pop, this instrument covers the tonal range a working bassist needs in a single 5-string.

Bartolini MK-1 Electronics and PLEK-Aligned Setup

What separates this bass from many competitors in its price tier is the pairing of dual Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbar pickups with the matching active MK-1 3-band preamp. The 22 nickel-silver frets are aligned using PLEK machining, and the volume knob's push/pull function bypasses the active circuit entirely, giving instant access to a passive, vintage-voiced tone.

Ash Body and Maple Neck — Articulate, Punchy Foundation

The ash body gives this bass its bright, woody character, while the bolt-on maple neck adds tightness and clarity to every note. A compound 10"–13" fingerboard radius (254–330 mm) supports both fast soloing and comfortable chord work across the entire neck.

• Body Material: Ash — bright, resonant tone with strong midrange presence
• Neck: Maple, bolt-on — tight, focused attack and clear note definition
• Fingerboard Radius: 254–330 mm (10"–13") compound — comfortable for both chords and lead lines
• Scale length of 889 mm (35") delivers an extended-range feel with a defined low B

Bartolini MK-1 Pickups and Active 3-Band Preamp

Dual Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbars deliver balanced output from neck and bridge, while the active MK-1 3-band preamp provides deep EQ shaping. The push/pull volume bypass switches instantly from modern active tone to a vintage passive voicing.

• Pickup Configuration: HH (dual Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbars) — even response from neck to bridge
• Preamp: Active Bartolini MK-1 3-band buffered — wide tonal range from slap to fingerstyle
• Controls for Volume (push/pull), Blend, Bass, Middle, Treble give full sculpting of the active signal

Hipshot, Lakland Bridge and PLEK-Aligned Setup

The Lakland Dual Access bridge lets the strings be loaded either through the body or from the top, while Hipshot Ultralite tuners reduce neck-dive and keep tuning stable through heavy playing. PLEK-aligned frets and an included truss rod wrench let the player fine-tune the setup precisely.

• Bridge: Lakland Dual Access – string-through-body or top-load stringing
• Tuners: Hipshot Ultralite — lightweight, stable tuning
• Factory strings: D'Addario EXL170-5 (.045–.130)

For Working Bassists Who Need One Bass to Cover Every Gig

This 5-string is built for intermediate and professional bassists who need a single instrument that handles slap, fingerstyle, pick work, jazz, rock and pop without compromise. The Skyline 55-01 is the right choice for players who have struggled with floppy or undefined low B strings on shorter-scale basses and want the 35" scale's tight, punchy response. The active 3-band EQ with push/pull bypass also makes this bass a strong fit for players who switch between modern high-output tones and more vintage passive voicings within the same set.

Lakland Skyline Series — Lakland Design at an Accessible Price

Lakland has built its reputation among working bassists largely on the strength of its 5-string basses. The Skyline series brings Lakland's core designs to a more accessible price tier while keeping the Bartolini MK-1 electronics and the 35" scale that have made the company's 5-string basses famous.