Lakland Review: 55-01

History: Pro player for 30+ years in a few name acts. Currently working in two classic rock/original bands.

Purchase: Musicians Friend-$699.00

What I Like About This Lakland 55-01: Absolutely the best buy of any bass I've tried. Action much superior to my USA Fender Deluxe Jazz V and a fatter tone. Perfectly articulated low B string and low fast wide neck that plays like a dream.Beautiful finish in sunburst w/maple board.Puts basses at more than twice the price to shame. A real pro player's ax at a median price.

What I Do NOT Like About The Lakland 55-01: A little on the heavy side due to the ash body but not excessively. Too bad this bass at double the price can't be made in the USA. It would be worth it. $3000.00 for a 55-94 is a little silly.

Lakland 55-01 Quality Rating: Flawlessly constructed, beautifully finished and set up to play perfectly out of the box(unheard of !).

Review Summary: Fantastic bargain for pro or learner and anyone in between.Start makin' em' in the USA Lakland !

Rating of this Lakland product: 4

This Lakland 55-01 Bass Guitars Review Submitted By: J. Sebastian Brice

Review Date: 2006-05-16