Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones Signature 4 Lake Placid Blue RW

A Skyline Signature Inspired by the Classics, Designed for the Stage

The Lakland Darryl Jones Signature from the Skyline series carries the DNA of the 44-60 model while adding a more "sculpted" aesthetic: softened curves and more pronounced cutaways enhance the vintage character and playing comfort. The headstock matching the body finish is one of the strong visual markers of this model, along with the mother-of-pearl inlays and the white binding when offered with an Indian laurel fingerboard.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This 4-string electric bass is aimed at intermediate to expert bassists seeking an expressive, responsive, and immediately familiar instrument. Its range suits funk (attack and snap), rock (presence and tone), as well as soul and jazz (definition and nuances). The dual volume controls allow switching from a warm, rounded neck pickup sound to a more aggressive bridge pickup attack, or blending both for versatile balance.

Sound

With its single-coil J-style pickups, this Darryl Jones Skyline focuses on clarity, precision, and articulation. The neck pickup provides a warm and singing foundation, while the bridge pickup emphasizes bite and definition, ideal for cutting through a mix. The ash body contributes to a lively response and strong projection, and the long 34" / 863 mm scale length ensures solid, well-defined low end. The presence of a J-Retro preamp enhances the ability to shape the signal and switch from vintage tones to more modern textures depending on your setup.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Hipshot Bass Xtender tuners are noted as available for this model: a practical option for quickly dropping tuning (Drop tuning) without changing your playing habits.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	J	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Blue
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed

Type	electric bass	Fingerboard radius	254 mm / 10"
Number of strings	4	Number of frets	21
Wood	ash	Scale length	34" / 863 mm
Finish	White pearl	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 coil pickups
Thickness at 12th fret	22 mm / 0.87"	Preamp	J-Retro