Description
Lakland HH-30 Skyline Series Hutch Hutchinson Short Scale 4-String Electric Bass - 3 Tone Sunburst is a 30” short scale P&J bass built in collaboration with James “Hutch” Hutchinson. It has an ash body, a bound maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and pearl block markers, and a tortoise shell pickguard, so it plays easily with a short reach while keeping a full P&J tone.
Specifications
| SKU | LAK-SKYLINE-HH-30-3TSB |
|---|---|
| Series | Skyline |
| Strings | 4 |
| Body Wood | Ash |
| Neck Wood | Bound Maple |
| Fingerboard Wood | Rosewood with Pearl Block Position Markers |
| Finish | 3 Tone Sunburst |
| Pickguard | Tortoise Shell |
| Pickups | Lakland Hybrid split pickup (neck) and Lakland Single Coil Vintage pickup (bridge) |
| Electronics | Passive |
| Controls | Volume/Volume/Tone |
| Bridge | Lakland Dual Access (through body or through bridge) |
| Tuners | Hipshot Ultralites |
| Nut Type | Delrin |
| Truss Rod Access | Neck heel: 5/32” hex |
| Left Handed | Not available |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 30” |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.5” |
| Width at Final Fret | 2.48” |
| 1st Fret Neck Depth | .76” |
| 12th Fret Neck Depth | .94” |
| Fingerboard Radius | 10” |
| Fret Size | .041/.085” |
| Frets | 19 |
| Bridge String Spacing | .75” |
Made to Order 7-14 Day Assembly Time.
WARRANTY - Lakland Two Year Limited Warranty
Common questions
Is the Lakland HH-30 a short scale bass?
Yes. The Lakland HH-30 has a 30” scale with 19 frets, shorter than the 34” scale of a standard bass.
What pickups does the Lakland HH-30 have?
The Lakland HH-30 has a Lakland Hybrid split-coil P pickup at the neck and a Lakland Single Coil Vintage J pickup at the bridge, with a volume control for each and a master tone.
Is the Lakland HH-30 a hollowbody?
No. The Lakland HH-30 is a solid ash-body bass; the Lakland Skyline Hollowbody-30 is a different model.
Who is Hutch Hutchinson?
James “Hutch” Hutchinson is a session and touring bassist best known for his long run with Bonnie Raitt, and the Lakland HH-30 was built in collaboration with him.
How is the Lakland HH-30 tuned?
The Lakland HH-30 is a 4-string bass tuned E-A-D-G, the standard bass tuning.
Who is the Lakland HH-30 for?
The Lakland HH-30 suits players with smaller hands, guitarists doubling on bass and anyone who wants a lighter, easier reach without giving up a full P&J sound. Its pickups plug straight into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
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