Lakland 5 & 6 String BassesAll bass players know it – there’s just not enough
bottom in the key of D on a 4 string bass. The lower octave in D (and C) made
possible by the low B string can mean the difference between working a deep
groove and balancing on a high wire. That’s why the 5 string bass was invented.
And nobody has successfully explored the possibilities of the 5 string like
Lakland.
Lakland 5-string basses
feature a B-string that is tight, well defined and feels like a natural
extension of the instrument – accomplished by combining a 35? scale with the
solid anchoring of the string through the body design. The necks on Lakland’s
55 series basses are slightly narrower than other 5-strings, but still maintain
a standard “J” string spacing, making them as accessible as they are tonally
sound.
All Lakland 5-strings are
35? scale with fingerboards available in Birdseye Maple, straight grain Maple,
Rosewood* or Ebony. Graphite reinforcement bars, quarter-sawn Maple neck blanks
and Lakland’s impeccable fret installation make this the 5-string neck to beat
for comfort, stability and tonal consistency across all 5 strings.
From our economically
priced Skyline Series to our top-of-the-line USA Series, we offer 16 different
5 string models to accommodate all styles and artist requirements. And if you
don’t see exactly what you want, just give us a call or send in the contact
form – we’ll be happy to answer any questions or discuss building a custom bass
to your exact specifications.