LowEndLobster Review: Lakland 55-02 Custom
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- Опубліковано 31 бер 2020
- Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this review as much as I did making it. Can the Lakland 55-02 hold onto its crown as 5 string king? Let's find out!
Big thanks to Dom @ Third Floor Guitars for setting this bass up. You can find him at www.thirdfloorguitars.com
Everyone who reviews this Bass. Always forgets to mention the 9 position midrange selector dip switch accessed on the inside of the Preamp cover on the Back of the Bass. Which gives even more tone versatility. This is what makes this LH 3 preamp a Beast. And to add to that. Johhny Lee Long does a Mod with Agrullar Pups that helps this Bass nail both the P-Bass, Jazz Bass and Stingray tones and much more.
Thanks Calvin! Indeed, I definitely need to revisit the 55-02 now that I'm equipped with more knowledge on the instrument (this vid was early on in the channel). Definitely want to mod it as well this time!
Hell yeah, hiddin' da high gear with this Lakland, I love this bass...and your review of course, awesome as always! 🖤👍
This is the bass channel I have been waiting for. Great gear, reviews, and playing.
Thanks Ross! Stay tuned for more of those things :)
One of the best bass video intros in history.
Thanks Pea!
Very good and honest review. I tried several and have the same view as yourself. 👍🏾
Thanks Trevor! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
WOW! It’s a stunning bass, actually you have beautiful collection. You got me to subscribe with the Rickenbacker. Now I have to see it all. Thank you for sharing. And yea, that fretboard is...WOW!!!
Thanks for subscribing and complimenting my collection!
lol The opening tune was gold! Great review
Thanks! It was incredibly difficult to dissect the songs of the master musician Joe Exotic in order to emulate his one-of-a-kind style... who am I kidding hahaha
Nice sounding bass. Very rich sound from the neck pickup in particular
Tiger King was a great intro lol this bass is what’s keeping me looking forward to 2022. Rosewood and spalted top though!
I have a Lakland skyline 55-02 and it stays in tune better than any bass I have ever had or used.
I just bought a 55 02 I've never even touched one before but I've seen enough videos and love my stingrays enough to think I'm going to love when it gets here
Congrats dude! You won't be disappointed. IMO stock they don't do a good job of filling the Stingray shoes, but they have such deep, flexible, and usable tones. An excellent bass (that I need to get another example of!)
Hey lobster the 55 02 is really great! - love it! I play6 st Ibanez ff- red- it's great- in March I bought the 1506 ms- it's been a challenge to wait- after watching your vids- just have 2 hang in there thanks
Thanks Robert! Hope your EHB comes soon :)
@@LowEndLobster hey- I googled indonesia covid 19 the other day- at the moment it's very challenging- we hope for the best-
I’ve heard lots of good things about the Lakeland bass’s and they sound good to my ear.
Though I have never even played the 55-02, or any Lakland for that matter, I would assume that with the preamp, you can probably get it to sound closer to the Stingray if you bump up Mids and Treble. Maybe bump Mids and cut Treble to mimic the P...
Just some thoughts...
Thanks for the comment, Dwarde! I was really just exploring the tone of the pickup as it relates to the stingray, not necessarily trying to dial the exact stingray tone in with the preamp. My goal was for you to hear the differences instead of the similarities, if that makes sense. It's actually quite incredible that so many basses with the same pickup configuration can sound so different from one another. I just got in an Ibanez ATK 810 which has a similar-ish pickup layout, yet sounds completely different from the Lakland, Bunny, Ray, and my other basses.
Someone enjoyed Tiger King XD Great review and amazing bass!
Thanks Jackson! :)
That Lakland you test drove was really sweet. But that MIM P bass cought my ear, I know not on menu but for $700. I'm bias I own one, your the best and busiest demo man...
Thanks John! I should do a revisit of my MIM P, it needs some TLC right now including a new jack (plus I have a new pickguard for it).
Love it! Haha.nice spin!
Do you find thar you could 'add back' the missing top end with the Lakland's EQ control, when compared to the Stingray, or do you feel the pickups' frequency response don't go there, if that makes sense?
I'm considering either one of these or an actual Stingray HH.
Honestly, I think it's the frequency response of the pickups. You have some dip switches in the cavity that give you a little more flexibility, but you won't be able to capture the stingray tone with the stock pickups.
I LOVE THIS BASSSSS
:) Hoping to check out one of the new 55-02's with the matte cherry sunburst and roasted maple neck like what I saw at NAMM.
Great review, to the point, just bought one and I love it
Thanks Dbass! Congrats on your new bass :)
Have you ever done a review on an Ibanez Prestige 5005 sr hear they are excellent basses
@@dbass9767 I have not. I love the Prestige line and hope to check some out at some point :)
Hello , nice demo au usual, well done, is this bass made in USA or Indonesia , & there is a big difference USA & other I mean better to get the USA version playability & sound is more Pro ? Thanks a lot I am planing to buy one what you recommend in the same area with Music-man pickup & a Neck Jazz pickup ? Best regards,
Thank you! USA electronics, but the build is in Indonesia. They will sound similar, differences come in finish/wood options and playability (USA has special sauce neck finish vs poly)
Thanks a lot 🙏
Let the upgrades begin! EMG pickups and controls or Delano pickups and a BassMods preamp. That should wake it up.
Def going to revisit the 55-02 (or 44-02) and mod!
You can also mess with the dip switches on the preamp. It’s effectively a mid frequency selector. You can really dial in a P or Ray using that.
Thanks for the comment and the tip!
LowEndLobster I messaged your Instagram.
@@christophervolpini9325 Got it! I'm new to Instagram and Twitter, going to make a vid soon on how the channel is expanding a bit in terms of content and social media presence. Talk to you on IG :)
This bass and the ESP BB1005 are awesome how come you decided to sell them and not keep them?
They are awesome basses, but not super uncommon. I wish I could keep all my basses, but I don't have room to keep them all in my little office. There's certain irreplaceable instruments in my collection, but the ESP BB and 55-02 are a bit more common and can be had again no problem.
Thats also my 5. Such a good instrument
Awesome! Which finish and fretboard is yours?
@@LowEndLobster maple on quilted chery sunburst. I am so glad this design is without pickguard. Quilted is all what you need to look at.
Nice! I had a regular sunburst with quilted too back in like 2005 or 2006, right before they went to the lakland electronics.
The neck is unlike most basses. The tight B string is tight bc the space between the nut is longer than most 5s. The pups are versatile, and gets killer P and J tones. I've A/B ed them just like you did here. The tones don't nail it exactly but I didn't want just a clone. It gets it the ballpark. These pups are all humbuckers, so youre not gonna get the exact P/J/ MM sounds out of it. No noise either.The pre can be tweaked w DIP switches. When I take Mike out I get tones of compliments on the tone. And I can zip around on that neck as well. This is the best engineered mass produced piece you can get for the price.
My 5 string Ibanez mikro has 28.5" scale and the b string is shockingly good!
That's great to hear! I've always been curious about those super short scale 5 stringers from Ibanez. Thanks for the comment!
Hey LEL... What do you recommend between the 55-02 and the MTD Super 5? I am getting ready to pull the trigger on one. Thanks
That's a great question, both are excellent choices. The MTD Super 5 stock comes in significantly cheaper than the Lakland, but the modified Super 5 comes close. Both are excellent, and I think I may have to do a comparison in the future!
The 55-01 with a maple fretboard is for cutting through a mix.
Nice!
I like the 55-01.
The ending has me busting up!!!
Glad you liked it!
I love my Lakland 5 string, but sometimes it feels sooo big under my medium size hands...In the other hand...when you need to record a 5 string bass line...is unbeatable
Thanks J_A_! Indeed, I need to snag another one of these and do a follow up. This was a fun vid to make :)
All right, I just can’t stay away. I just subsclawed!
Welcome aboard! :)
It’s sounds different from the 4 string basses it’s a 5 string with bigger scale length ! Sounds amazing for sure
Which bass you rated 5 claws?
So far, my Status Electro II Fretless, my FGN Mighty Power, and my FGN Mighty Jazz DE.
query, where was the bass set up?
Third Floor Guitars :)
how bout your thoughts re this and the Ibanez ehb1505ms
Excellent question! I'd equate the 55-02 more to the 1005 as the Lakland pickups and preamp in here are modeled after barts. I'd say the Ibanez is the superior instrument with the nords, but it really depends on the type of music you play. Also, I've heard about some QC issues with the EHB lately in terms of intonation/neck fitment. Playability is also very different, 35" all around with 19mm spacing vs 18mm spacing and multiscale. If you have the opportunity, play em both and see which one feels better in your hands!
@@LowEndLobster I heard some of the intonation issues as well- but the fix was a different lengths screw- I had something sim with my ff- had 2 shorten a screw- lol- anyway I think the lakeland is really great even with 1 less string- and the community is great!
@@robertshipko1292 Laklands rule. The community is great too. Dan Lakin, though no longer with the company, is a cool guy too. Going to be doing some videos with him soon :)
It is well made.
Indeed
9:52 what is the blue guitar behind you? sandberg?
Nope, FGN Mighy Jazz Dark Evolution! Full review here- ua-cam.com/video/aDkOJ5q9RfU/v-deo.html
Enjoy!
@@LowEndLobster btw, where is the serial number is located? I am planning to buy a second hand, but I just could't find the serial number on the instrument. Thanks for helping!!!
@@daimong4553 serial is on the back of the headstock :)
@@LowEndLobster haha, sorry for my unclarity, I mean the Lakland (I am looking on Skyline and Shoreline specifically) I have searched a lot of Lakland pictures in google and second hand market, and I still cannot find it :)
for example:
www.ebay.com/itm/Lakland-Skyline-44-01-Natural-Ash-Body-4-String-Bass-191020778/124226714159?hash=item1cec7d3a2f:g:A0EAAOSwXxpe6mr~
Where does the P bass go?
In the corner where it belongs! Nah, I just have too many basses and not enough spaces for the basses. I have another guitar rack over behind the camera.
How can it be versatle and sonically limited?
Thank! I can produce a lot of different usable tones, but the tone itself across the board isn't as "opened up". It's limited on the high end of things relatively speaking. Check out my EHB series where I took out the Bartolinis in my EHB1005 and put in some Aguilars, that's basically what I mean. Great question!
But would you rather have this setup, or would a PJ be even more versatile? 🤔
"Hey Lobster, how did covid lockdown treat you last year?"
LOL! This was early on in lockdown too. I borrowed the cowboy hat from my backyard neighbor. It only went downhill from here ;P
I hope lakland know that this means lobster gets free for life 👍
Great review, but why compare the Lakland to the Sting Ray or the P bass?! The Sting Ray and the P bass have their own distinctive sound so why can't the Lakland have its own sound ? I actually prefer the Lakland over both of the other 2 . It has its own voice and versatility. Big and buttery, smooth and linear, or clear as a bell without one scintilla of harshness! It's an Armani suit, or a Jaguar Coupe, and can thunder with the best of them !! And they look straight up fly!! 💪👊🎵🎶🔉
Thanks Butter! I did that because the Lakland XX-02 series often gets seen as a jack of all trades in terms of wearing many hats, and wanted to compare it to some of the tonal pillars of bass hehe. Glad you enjoyed the vid!
I think it sounds way more like the MM than the BB bass
You may be right. We'll be doing a head to head comparison (with the stingray making get another guest appearance) and deciding which one is a better value in the upcoming head to head. Stay tuned my friend!
@@LowEndLobster Pleeasse, you have to do this ASAP, I was between the Lakland 55-02 and Stingray5 special, went with the special and honestly, I'm so bummed out, don't know if it needs the proper setup, but the b string sounds awful and I've been suffering with these lakland videos, the sound so great, and that B string, damn!
It's coming this week, don't worry! However I don't have a 5 string ray to test the b string with :(. Stay tuned for the vid though and thanks for watching and commenting!
Aww I miss the creepy choir synth
Hahahaha :)
I have that bass
Give it back!
MORNIN from Bama my bass brethren!!!!!...OK so one day saw me finding a cpl more basses I now have in the possible 5 string buy !!!!! Can you believe that bro???.....imagine that....hahaha....SO I know a guy......lol....and I can get a 55-01 in white with an almost white maple board on an ash body....BUT here is the kicker....he has modded it a little with Aguilar BIG splits and a MIKE POPE preamp!!!!!!!!......so I can get it with one of the soft/hard cases shipped two day to me for under a grand!!!!!!....only bad thing is it has GOLD hardware.....also this guy also has a MTD KZ5 with Reed James p/ups and the preamp that comes in the USA models!!!!....it is the salted top flamed maple board ...wood p/u covers for 1000 and shipping !!!.....and I also found another Carvin Icon 5 neck KILLER FLAMED maple top it has Nordy big splits and I THINK an Aggie preamp but bad thing it's neck thru!!! It comes in a Kiesel big bag ......for 800 shipped ...SO....wadda you thinking??????.....give it to me straight doc ...I can handle it!!!
Honestly, the modded 55-01s are some of my favorites. The 55-01 was a great mod foundation that came with (IMO) terrible Bartolini MK1 pickups and preamp. That Carvin also sounds pretty sweet! They'll be different animals for sure, but I'd go with the Lakland.
Love this video!!! " gotta get the p bass, the p bass lives over here"
" put the p bass back over here, no one cares about the p bass" 😅😅😅😅😅
Haha thanks Ryan!
Ok, I have had the 55-01 and the 55-02 and hear is the truth. The 5501 is more versatile than the 5502. The 5502 preamp and pickups suck. They are well constructed and have great features. The 5501, I could never get the open E to sound right and the 5502 is only good for Motown. My advice fot the 5501 is get the deep tone Bart for the neck and for the 5502 get get EMG pups and an Audere preamp and those changes will make them both keepers.
Thanks Richard! IMO, I've always liked the look of a sweetly modded 55-01. Nobody likes the Bart MK1s, but swapping out the guts makes the 55-01 an awesome instrument.
The 55-02 is all about a Motown sound and that's alright.
indeed, ain't nothing wrong with that!
Gun safety 101: I'm dead! ROFL!
XD
The best thing you can do for that is an Audere preamp otherwise it's a one-trick pony.
Thanks Richard! I don't have this bass anymore, but I think I need another one to do a revisit haha
I put an Audere in my 55-60.. It's heaven.. otherwise its just a Thuddy Passive Fender copy
Lololol on the p bass bit
3 years later, this bass is now 500€ more at 2159€. 😕😕😕😕😕😕
I have a Korean 55-02. I will never part with it
Awesome! I had one back in the day with Barts as well. I sold this one but want another to mod this time ;P
The proof is in the pudding. This guitar does not stand a chance against the MTD Hier.
Thanks Richard! Looking to try more of the MTD line, especially the one with the double MM setup
I hate those Lakland pickups and their preamp. No soul from that preamp
Thanks Richard! That's how I felt as well, wish they offered a bit "more" tonally.
Easily the gayest intro to ever exist… well done 👏
You ain't seen nothin yet ;P
This might be a little late and off-topic, but which bass does that sweet mono black headstock in the left corner belong to? I can't quite read the signature on that one. It looks absolutely great.
Great question! That's my Status Graphite neck. At that point it was on my DIY P-bass, but it's now on my Strat Bass