It’s the Lakland Offset!
For Lakland players who adore the slinky feel of a classic offset-waist bass — like many of us at Sweetwater — you’re in luck! The Skyline 55-OS offset bass guitar combines Lakland quality and tone with a comfortable offset body and slim neck for a playing experience like no other. With the Skyline 55-OS Offset, Lakland has morphed its classic body shape into a sleek offset-waist design that’s always ergonomic, whether you’re playing seated or standing. A pair of Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbar pickups pump out boatloads of fat, growling tone, while the onboard Bartolini HR-5.4 AP preamp with 3-band EQ gives you the versatility to sculpt your signature sound to perfection. There’s even a 3-way mini switch that lets you select different midrange frequencies. From punchy fingerstyle to modern slap to aggressive picking, the Lakland Skyline 55-OS is your go-to groove machine. Get yours from Sweetwater today!
Active Bartolini pickups and preamp for amazing tone
Plug your Lakland Skyline 55-OS offset into your amp or audio interface, and get ready for amazing tone, thanks to the onboard Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbar pickups and HR-5.4 AP preamp. The pickups’ split-coil design bucks the hum while delivering huge tone. They’re amazingly responsive, too. Dig in, and they growl with the big cats. Pull back, and they’re sweet and clear. Go ahead: slap and pop — they thrive on abuse! The 3-band preamp gives you boost/cut controls for Treble, Midrange, and Bass; you can even select from three midrange center frequencies with a 3-way mini switch. No matter what style of music you play, the premium electronics in your Lakland Skyline 55-OS have you covered for killer tone.
Skyline Series: excellent quality at an affordable price
The Skyline 55-OS electric bass gives you Lakland quality for a great low price. That’s because the Skyline 55-OS, like all Skyline Series basses, is made overseas and finished in Lakland’s stateside shop. So, regardless of where it was originally made, each Skyline 55-OS passes through the hands of Lakland’s US luthiers long before it finds its way to you. And when you add to that the fact that your Skyline 55-OS comes equipped with the same electronics and hardware as its US-made cousins, you know you’re getting an amazing deal.
Lakland: a name serious bass players trust
Lakland instruments such as the Skyline 55-OS have earned the respect of discerning players and professional bassists worldwide. Blending vintage comfort with modern features, Lakland basses are known for their unrivaled playability. Since the introduction of the company’s flagship models in the mid-1990s, Lakland basses have become famous for their exceptional build quality and the powerful, punchy tone that has been heard on countless iconic contemporary recordings. At Sweetwater, we reach for a Lakland USA model when we need a professional bass with classic sound and style; premium tonewoods, electronics, and hardware; and rock-solid construction.
Lakland Skyline 55-OS Features:
- Ash body anchors tones in sonorous, fundamental-strong voicing
- Maple neck imparts full-spectrum brightness and terrific note separation to your sound
- Maple fretboard coats your sound in a presence-filled crystalline veneer that emphasizes definition and shimmering character
- Active Bartolini MK-1 pickups deliver malleable split-style voicing in soapbar packaging
- Bartolini HR-5.4 AP preamp, 3-band EQ, Pan, and Volume controls, and 3-position midrange selector ensure unparalleled sonic contouring and personalized tone
- Offset design, compound 10–16-in. fretboard radius and bolted-on neck accommodate nearly any play style, sitting or standing, with comfort, accessibility, and precision
