Lakland Skyline 44-60 Custom 4 Candy Apple Red RW
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A Skyline Inspired by the 44-60 USA: The Lakland Sound, Vintage DNA
The Skyline 44-60 adopts the approach of the 44-60 USA Series with a simple philosophy: to offer a bass with a vintage feel, but with the precision and manufacturing consistency expected by modern musicians. It features Lakland-style "J" passive pickups, handmade and carefully wound in the Chicago workshop to preserve the crisp, articulated, and musical character that made the brand famous.
For Whom and Which Styles?
Thanks to its long scale length of 863 mm / 34" and narrow neck, the Lakland Skyline 44-60 Custom is aimed both at serious beginners seeking a stable and versatile instrument and at intermediate and advanced players wanting a versatile bass with a vintage temperament. It excels in funk (attack and definition), rock (presence in the mix), pop, and jazz, with a great ability to switch from a warm neck tone to a snappy bridge sound, or a balanced blend of both.
Sound Characteristics
Its identity primarily comes from the electronics: the two Lakland Vintage J single-coils provide clarity, a fast response, and a "J"-style tone with lively mids and detailed highs. The ash body generally favors a sharp attack, good projection, and a well-controlled low end, ideal for precise and percussive lines. The maple neck combined with a rosewood fingerboard balances brightness with a touch of warmth, delivering a sound that is both defined and warm, very pleasant for fingerstyle and pick playing alike.
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Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | 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 | 20 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Number of frets | 20 |
| Number of strings | 4 | Scale length | 863 mm / 34" |
| Wood | ash | Tuners type | Hipshot Ultralites |
| Finish | Candy Apple Red | Bridge type | Lakland Dual Access |
| Nut width | 40.64 mm / 1.6" | Pickup models | Lakland Vintage J single-coils |
| Nut thickness | 19 mm / 0.77" | Series | Skyline |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | Model | 44-60 Custom |
| Fingerboard radius | 254 mm / 10" | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Lakland Vintage J pickups produce?
The two Lakland Vintage J single-coils deliver a quick response, with lively mids and detailed highs. The neck pickup offers a warm tone, while the bridge pickup provides more snap.
Is the Lakland Skyline 44-60 Custom suitable for funk and rock?
The ash body supports a punchy attack and well-defined low end, useful for percussive funk lines. The J pickups provide the presence needed in a rock, pop, or jazz mix.
What are the neck dimensions of this 4-string bass?
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 long scale is 863 mm / 34 inches and the rosewood fingerboard radius is 254 mm / 10 inches.
What bridge and tuners does this Skyline equip?
This bass is fitted with a Lakland Dual Access bridge and Hipshot Ultralite tuners.
What is the finish of the 44-60 Custom Candy Apple Red?
The Candy Apple Red finish is red. It covers an ash body, paired with a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard.
