I used to ogle Lakland basses back in the days when all I played were cheap Yamaha's (there's nothing wrong with cheap Yamaha's) but when funds permitted I went in a completely different direction (expensive Yamaha's & Musicman) & never gave them a second look, until..............
My glorious wife bought a 55-01 for my birthday, now I'm hooked, the neck just feels great & is so playable.