Description
Lakland 44-60 Custom Skyline Series 4-String Electric Bass - Candy Apple Red is a passive Vintage J-style bass with two Lakland J single-coil pickups and the comfortable 1.5” taper of the Skyline 44-60 neck. The Custom adds a bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays to the 44-60 Standard, here in a Candy Apple Red finish.
Specifications
| SKU | LAK-SKYLINE-44-60-CUSTOM-CANDY-APPLE-RED |
|---|---|
| Series | Skyline |
| Strings | 4 |
| Body Wood | Ash |
| Neck Wood | Flat-sawn Rock Maple |
| Fingerboard Wood | Rosewood, bound |
| Inlays | Block |
| Finish | Candy Apple Red |
| Pickups | Lakland Vintage J single-coils |
| Electronics | Passive (J-Retro preamp optional) |
| Controls | Volume/Volume/Tone |
| Bridge | Lakland Dual Access (through body or through bridge) |
| Tuners | Hipshot Ultralites (optional Hipshot D-Tuner) |
| Nut Type | Delrin |
| Truss Rod Access | Neck heel: 4mm hex |
| Left Handed | Not available |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 34” |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.5” |
| Width at Final Fret | 2.48” |
| 1st Fret Neck Depth | .77” |
| 12th Fret Neck Depth | .94” |
| Fingerboard Radius | 10” |
| Fret Size | .041/.085” |
| Frets | 20 |
| Bridge String Spacing | .75” |
Made to Order 7-14 Day Assembly Time.
WARRANTY - Lakland Two Year Limited Warranty
Common questions
What pickups does the Lakland 44-60 Custom have?
The Lakland 44-60 Custom has two passive Lakland Vintage J single-coil pickups, each with its own volume control, plus a master tone.
What is the difference between the Lakland 44-60 Custom and the 44-60 Standard?
The Lakland 44-60 Custom adds a bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays to the 44-60 Standard; the pickups, neck and body are the same.
Can the Lakland 44-60 Custom be made active?
The Lakland 44-60 Custom is passive as standard, and Lakland offers a J-Retro active preamp as an option.
How is the Lakland 44-60 Custom tuned?
The Lakland 44-60 Custom is a 4-string bass tuned E-A-D-G, with a 34” scale and 20 frets.
Who is the Lakland 44-60 Custom for?
The Lakland 44-60 Custom suits bassists who want a classic J-bass tone and a slim, fast 1.5” neck. Its passive pickups plug straight into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
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