artemis Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) Hi everyone Ā Selling this 2008 Lakland Skyline 55-02. It's no longer needed as I think I've just found my holy grail 5-stringĀ š. It's in good condition, just a few small bumps and scratches, hard to photograph and barely noticeable in person too. Ā It's a great bass, really versatile and just feels right. The neck is absolute 5-string perfection in my opinion - a bit slimmer than the newer 55-02s, satin finish and fairly narrow at the nut. Nice low action. Also, maybe the sexiest 5-string headstock out there?? Ā I've had a lot of compliments about the sound of this bass from sound engineers etc. Nice tight B string aided by the 35" scale and string-through option. Ā It's pretty light - 4.1kg on digital kitchen scales - and balances nicely.Ā Ā It has served me well but I prefer 34" scale, and I only ever find myself seeking Fender-y tones so a jazz suits me better. Ā Collection/meet up preferred. Ā Thanks for looking. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Edited March 10 by Sibob 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman666 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Love my laklands, amazing basses to play with such a great B string. Out of interest, what's your holy grail 5 string? š 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artemis Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Bassman666 said: Love my laklands, amazing basses to play with such a great B string. Out of interest, what's your holy grail 5 string? š Yep!Ā Ā It's a very nice 2008 American Deluxe Jazz!Ā 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassmoon Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 (edited) Damn, that's a stunner. I really do miss my Skyline. I'd buy, but I'm about Ā£750 short... GLWTSĀ Edited January 27 by glassmoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassturbant Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 is this still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artemis Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 8 hours ago, bassturbant said: is this still available? Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bolo Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 It looks like it's wearing a turtle neck. Very sophisticated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artemis Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 22 hours ago, Bolo said: It looks like it's wearing a turtle neck. Very sophisticated! Haha, I see what you mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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