Lakland Skyline 44-51 4 Candy Apple Red RW
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A Skyline Closely Aligned with the USA 44-51 Spirit
The Lakland Skyline 44-51 adopts the aesthetic codes of the first 4-string basses that made history, while positioning itself within a "modern classic" logic: the spirit and power of a well-preserved vintage instrument combined with manufacturing consistency and neck improvements unique to Lakland. It notably shares a very close approach to the USA 44-51 models and draws inspiration from the tonal character of the USA-made 44-51M model thanks to its Lakland hybrid pickup.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This 4-string electric bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a vintage feel but with current accuracy and comfort. Its "split coil" identity works particularly well in rock, soul, funk, pop, and studio contexts: it fills the low end with authority while maintaining a clear attack and mids that cut through the mix.
Tone
The ash body generally provides responsiveness, attack, and great definition-ideal for lines that need to stay clear. The flat-sawn Rock Maple neck promotes stability and precision, while the rosewood fingerboard rounds off the attack and delivers a softer, very musical upper midrange. The Lakland Split Coil NeoPunch Hum-Canceller pickup delivers a solid low register, punchy mids, and clear articulation, with the advantage of silent operation (hum-canceller) for demanding stage and recording situations.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To respect the 34" / 863 mm scale length, prioritize a 4-string long scale bass string set (34"). This will allow you to maintain the intended tension and balance for this model while choosing your gauge according to your playing style.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | P | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Red |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Fingerboard radius | 254 mm / 10" |
| Number of strings | 4 | Number of frets | 22 |
| Wood | ash | Scale length | 34" / 863 mm |
| Finish | Candy Apple Red | Tuner type | Hipshot Ultralites |
| Nut width | 40.64 mm / 1.6" | Bridge type | Lakland Dual Access |
| Nut thickness | 19 mm / 0.77" | Pickup models | Lakland Split Coil NeoPunch Hum-Canceller |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Lakland Split Coil NeoPunch Hum-Canceller pickup produce?
The Lakland Split Coil NeoPunch Hum-Canceller pickup delivers solid lows, punchy mids, and clear articulation. Its hum-cancelling operation reduces unwanted noise, an advantage both on stage and in the studio.
Is the Lakland Skyline 44-51 suitable for funk and rock?
This 4-string bass is suitable for rock, soul, funk, and pop thanks to its split coil pickup configuration. The ash body promotes a defined attack, while the pickup maintains clear mids in the mix.
What type of strings should be chosen for this Lakland bass?
A set of 4-string long scale bass strings designed for a 34-inch / 863 mm scale length is recommended.
What are the neck dimensions of the Skyline 44-51?
The neck has a nut width of 40.64 mm and a thickness of 19 mm at the nut. The thickness reaches 22 mm at the 12th fret. The rosewood fingerboard has a 254 mm / 10-inch radius and features 22 frets.
What is the finish of this 4-string bass?
The Candy Apple Red finish combines a red color with an ash body. The fingerboard is rosewood, and the tuners are Hipshot Ultralites.
