Graphite reinforcement in Lakland Skyline?

[Reissueplayer]

One of my favourite basses is a Lakland Bob Glaub. The neck is quartersawn, but also has graphite reinforcement bars, a godsend in the climate where I live. I thought the Skyline series didn’t have that feature, but I know now that some five string ones do (55-65, DJ5).

Is this a recent thing, or have the five string Skylines always had reinforcement bars? I’m thinking the DJ5 would be excellent value for money, but I don’t want to risk buying a used one that doesn’t have them. Does anybody know?

[ikay]

This thread on TB says Skyline 5s have always had graphite reinforcement bars (4s don't):

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/lakland-skyline-5s-are-graphite-reinforced.165673/

Skyline necks are flat-sawn though, not quarter-sawn.

Edited March 21, 2021 by ikay

[Reissueplayer]

Thank you! It seems I’m not the only one who wondered about this. Makes me think the dj5s are ridiculous value for money and I’ll be on the lookout for a used one, no matter the year.