I recently picked up a Squier Jazz 5 for cheap on Craigslist and was considering selling my Lakland. So I gave it another run and fell in love all over again. The Squier is surprisingly good, but the Lakland is definitely a step up (what a surprise). Guess I'll keep both Anyhow, I made a hard rock test song featuring the Lakland Skyline 55-01. You have to wait a few seconds for the little player to pop up - Try Again Song
I've got a Valenti (35 inch scale and 19mm spacing coming) and I'd like to pick one of these up as a back up.
i just used my 55-01 on a job this weekend and even with 3 year old dead strings, it freakin ruled..i liked it so much that I am getting a 44-01...left eq flat...plugged into a gk 800 thru a ampeg svt410hlf and didn't worry about a thing.
Funny how you can usually pick up a used 55-01 for almost half what a similar 55-02 will cost you. I've been tempted to grab one of these more than once. /rick
Excellent playing on Try Again! Love the aggressive tone you got on there too. I have a 44-01 (upgraded pups and preamp) and don't get this tone...
Yeah, forgot to mention, great clip. Loved the playing, loved the tune, loved the tone you were getting.
I sold mine, and I wish I still had it. With my Skyline Scheff 5 and DPLE-II getting most of the playing time, I figured I didin't need it. Of COURSE I didn't need it, but I sure do still want it from time to time.
Liked the clip! Love my Lakland 5501. With the coil switching and electronics upgrade, I prefer it over the 55-94 I had a few years ago. Same tight B string and very versatile electronics. the stock were not bad and I used them for a while, but opened up a lot of tone thru electronics upgrade which I've read many folks have tried.
For those who may not follow the main Lakland thread or frequent the LOG forum, Lakland's going to offer the -01s in spalt. http://www.laklandowners.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=20&id=42142&Itemid=158
i think you should keep playing that Squier jazz 5er, and i will take that old 5501 skyline off yer hands for ya! PM me with details.........the sooner the better
