Classic Thump, Punch, and Drive
Pick up a Lakland USA 55-64 Classic "Vintage P" 5-string electric bass guitar and prepare yourself for some classic thump, punch, and drive. You'll love how this electric bass guitar's alder body resonates with an impressively full, rich, balanced tone, with just enough midrange to punch through a busy mix. Equipped with both a custom-wound Lakland NeoPunch P-style split-coil pickup and a Lakland Vintage J single-coil pickup, the USA 55-64 Classic delivers the thump, punch, and drive that define vintage bass tone. You'll also enjoy some serious neck stablity, thanks to the graphite-reinforced maple neck. Complete with Lakland's innovative dual-access bridge, the USA 55-64 Classic is sure to become one of your favorite electric bass guitars.
Alder and maple: an ideal bass tonewood combination
Beneath the custom wound Lakland NeoPunch P-style Split-coil and Lakland Vintage J pickups lies a concoction of tonewoods that exhibit a growling, hard-hitting sound like no other. What's more, the USA 55-64 Classic's smoothly contoured alder body makes it one of the most comfortable basses you'll ever pick up, and a quartersawn maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard adds extra punch and sustain to every note you play. The Lakland dual-access bridge lets you choose whether you want to top load the strings or pass them through the body. No matter how you like your strings strung up, the USA 55-64 Classic has you covered.
A classic electric bass — reborn
Modeled after the prodigious early incarnations of electric basses that brought a whole new meaning to powerful low-end capability, the Lakland USA 55-64 Classic lets you hold down the low-end with the same thunderous and vivacious spirit. That's largely in part thanks to Lakland's rendition of the famous split-coil pickup, and combined with a J-style single-coil pickup, these give your USA 55-64 Classic the trademark thump that's powered the backline on many main stages for years - you know the sound we're talking about! And with upgrades such as Lakland's impressive dual-access bridge, you'll get the best combination of classic sound and modern stability with your USA 55-64 Classic 5-string electric bass guitar.
Lakland: a name serious bass players trust
Lakland Basses have earned the respect of discerning players and professional bassists worldwide. Blending vintage comfort with contemporary features, Lakland basses are known for their impressive playability. Since the introduction of the company's flagship models in the mid-1990s, Lakland basses are famous for exceptional tone, playability, and build quality. When you pick up your Lakland USA 55-64 Classic 5-string electric bass guitar, you're joining the ranks of such bass legends as Chris Squire, Bob Glaub, Chris Hillman, Pino Palladino, Bob Babbitt, the late, great Donald "Duck" Dunn — and many, many more.
Lakland USA 55-64 Classic 5-string Electric Bass Features:
- An incredibly versatile, classic-style electric bass that's perfect for a wide range of musical styles and playing techniques
- Lakland's legendary take on the powerful early basses of the past
- The classic combination of an alder body and maple neck with rosewood fingerboard give you a resonant tone with plenty of sustain
- Graphite neck reinforcement keeps the neck stable for years to come
- 2 custom-wound pickups provide vintage-style thump, punch, and growl
- Lakland NeoPunch P-style split-coil in the neck and Lakland Vintage J single-coil pickup in the bridge position
- Features Lakland's 35-inch scale that makes for a taut B string and insane power
- Lakland's dual-access bridge lets you change strings quickly and use any strings that you like
