Lakland 55-01 vs 55-02

[Golchen]

I've been considering various Lakland basses recently, and I was wondering what makes the 55-02 better than the 55-01? Different pups and the 3 band pre-amp are basically the differences I believe. If one could afford the 55-02 does that automatically make it the better option?

Do they have the same body/neck/feel? As someone who doesn't play live, I tend to choose instruments based on how they feel to play rather than the whole sound angle (speaking very broadly here!)

Any opinions?

[Machines]

Same neck, same body. The only differences are the pickups/preamp and knobs !

Have you listened on here to check out the tonal differences ?

[url="http://www.lakland.com/ac_4401.htm"]http://www.lakland.com/ac_4401.htm[/url]

[url="http://www.lakland.com/ac_5502.htm"]http://www.lakland.com/ac_5502.htm[/url]

[Golchen]

Thanks.

That's pretty useful. Not many manufacturers go to that much bother on their website!

[bumnote]

[quote name='Golchen' post='443939' date='Mar 24 2009, 04:27 PM']Thanks.

That's pretty useful. Not many manufacturers go to that much bother on their website![/quote]

I think lakland try to go that extra mile

I had a 55-02 and it was a gorgeous bass. I decided im not a five string player but i still have a couply of lakie basses

On day im going to get a 44-02

Good luck in your hunt, Im sure you wont be disapointed whichever way you go.

[TheGreek]

Thread revival....anybody have any input?

[ebenezer]

Well, i have had both and have to say, i preferred the 5501, i found it cut through the mix better than the 5502...Also, there is a lot of love for said bass on talkbass...the pickup sizes bart mk1/p2 gives a lot of options for upgrades along with the preamp.....plus, if it's good enough for mononeon it's good enough for most...Oh, and the most comfortable 35 scale bass i have played. 

[bubinga5]

I had a deluxe 5501 with nordstrand fat stacks and a glock preamp. Sounded awsome really nice bass. Also had a 5502 with LH3. Both were heavy hitters. Both well made basses. If i wanted a good 5 string without the huge expence i would go down the 5501 route again for sure.