Lakland Skyline 44-01 Standard 4 Natural MN
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A Skyline Designed to Recapture the Lakland Spirit in an Accessible Version
The Skyline series carries Lakland's DNA with a performance-oriented approach: proven ergonomics, solid luthiery, and modern active electronics. The 44-01 stands out as a particularly versatile model in the range, thanks to the Bartolini MK-1 pickup duo and an integrated 3-band preamp designed to cover a wide sonic territory without unnecessary complexity.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Lakland Skyline 44-01 is a 4-string electric bass ideal for intermediate to advanced bassists seeking an instrument adaptable to many contexts: rehearsals, studio, stage, covers, or compositions. It excels in funk (precise slap), rock (clear pick attack), pop, and modern jazz, while remaining comfortable with rounder, deeper fingerstyle tones.
The Sound
The alder body provides a natural balance: present lows, clear mids, and controlled highs, making the instrument easy to place in a mix. The Bartolini MK-1 dual-coil soapbar pickups deliver a full and quiet signal with great definition, while the active MK-1 3-band preamp allows fine adjustment of bass, midrange, and treble in cut/boost. The blend control (pickup balance) expands the palette: more precision and attack from the bridge side, more roundness and foundation from the neck side. The master volume with pull function for tone control bypass offers a more direct alternative when you want a rawer sound.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Active |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Natural |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Radius | 10" / 254 mm |
| Number of strings | 4 | Number of frets | 22 |
| Wood | alder | Tuners | Hipshot Ultralites |
| Finish | Natural Maple | Bridge | Lakland Dual Access |
| Scale length | 34" / 863 mm | Pickup models | Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbars |
| Nut width | 40.64 mm / 1.6" | Preamp | Bartolini MK-1 |
| Nut thickness | 19 mm / 0.77" | Controls | cut and boost bass, midrange, treble |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sounds can the Lakland Skyline 44-01 Standard 4 Natural MN produce?
The two Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbar pickups deliver a full and quiet signal. The blend control allows favoring the attack of the bridge pickup or the warmth of the neck pickup. The active 3-band preamp adjusts bass, midrange, and treble with cut/boost.
Is the 44-01 suitable for slap and pick playing?
The alder body and Bartolini MK-1 pickups provide clarity suited for precise slap and pick attack. This setup is recommended for funk, rock, and pop.
What is the neck specification of this Lakland 4-string bass?
The neck features a 34-inch (863 mm) scale length, a nut width of 40.64 mm, and a 10-inch (254 mm) radius. The fingerboard is maple and has 22 frets.
Can the bass be used with a more direct sound?
The master volume includes a pull function that bypasses the tone control, delivering a more direct response.
What tuners and bridge are equipped on this model?
Hipshot Ultralite tuners are installed along with a Lakland Dual Access bridge. The strings are steel, and the Natural Maple finish highlights the alder body.
