Lakland Skyline 44-60 4 3-Tone Sunburst RW
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A Skyline Inspired by the 44-60 USA Series
The Lakland Skyline 44-60 carries the DNA of the 44-60 USA Series, retaining many key specifications and especially the same sonic character. It features Lakland-style J passive pickups, handmade and precisely wound in the Chicago workshop, to capture the vintage character and ultra-musical response that have made the model renowned.
For Which Bassist and Styles?
This 4-string electric bass is aimed at both intermediate bassists seeking a reliable and versatile instrument, and advanced musicians who want a bass with a familiar feel and an immediately "mix-ready" sound. Its ergonomics (thin neck at the nut) make it very comfortable for funk, pop, rock, soul, blues, and jazz, with excellent articulation for both fingerstyle and pick playing.
The Sound
The two Lakland Vintage J single-coil pickups deliver an open, snappy, and detailed sound, with nice definition in the lows and expressive highs. In the neck position, you get round and warm lows; in the bridge position, the tone is more biting, ideal for cutting through the mix. The ash body generally provides a sharp attack and good presence, while the maple neck contributes to precision and responsiveness. Altogether, this bass offers a very nuanced sound that perfectly responds to right-hand dynamics and slap playing.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Gradient |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | Electric bass | Radius | 254 mm / 10" |
| Number of strings | 4 | Number of frets | 20 |
| Wood | ash | Scale length | 34" / 863 mm |
| Finish | 3-Tone Sunburst | 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 Vintage J single-coils |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | Pickups | passive, J style |
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the pickups of the Lakland Skyline 44-60 4 3-Tone Sunburst RW offer?
The two passive Lakland Vintage J single-coil pickups produce an open range with expressive highs. The neck pickup emphasizes round lows, while the bridge pickup delivers more bite.
Is this bass suitable for slap and funk?
The ash body promotes a punchy attack and the maple neck contributes to responsiveness. The reaction to right-hand variations is suitable for slap, as well as the articulations required in funk.
What are the neck dimensions?
The nut width measures 40.64 mm, with a thickness of 19 mm. Thickness reaches 22 mm at the 12th fret and the fingerboard radius is 254 mm (10 inches). The 34-inch scale length, or 863 mm, corresponds to the standard format for 4-string basses.
What bridge and tuners are installed on this model?
This bass features a Lakland Dual Access bridge and Hipshot Ultralite tuners.
Is the fingerboard rosewood and what is the finish?
The fingerboard is rosewood and has 20 frets. The 3-Tone Sunburst finish presents a gradient, combined with an ash body.
