Summary of Contents for Lakland Skyline 55-01
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Page 3: Welcome Home
Lakland bass guitars have a sound and feel that are at once familiar and unique – any player who picks up a Lakland bass immediately feels at home. - Page 4 Lakland 4-string basses are among the most well-built instruments on the market. The look and feel of the Lakland 4-string bass is instantly familiar to anyone who is a fan of traditional aesthetics. The 44-94 has a unique personality; drawing on the best aspects of classic basses and updating them with modern playability and construction that is second to none.
- Page 5 Con Tr o Ls Cut and Boost: Bass, Midrange, Treble, Panning-style Pickup Blend Control. Master Volume (pull for preamp bypass). 3-way Bridge Pickup Coil Tap Bri dG e Lakland Dual Access prea mp Lakland LH3 pi C kups Lakland MM-J Config More pro gear priced for those of us without a road crew.
- Page 6 The 55-94 is one of the most popular 5-string basses on the market. The 35” scale insures a tight ringing low B-string and solid intonation. Designed by players for players, our 5-string neck is well known as one the most comfortable available.
- Page 7 Con Tr o Ls Cut and Boost: Bass, Midrange, Treble, Panning-style Pickup Blend Control. Master Volume (pull for preamp bypass). 3-way Bridge Pickup Coil Tap Bri dG e Lakland Dual Access prea mp Lakland LH3 pi C kups Lakland MM-J Config Deluxe model shown.
- Page 8 The 44-60 combines the best of the old and new. A classic design with state of the art engineering upgrades. It combines such modern enhancements as our heavy duty string through body bridge, precise 27:1 tuning machines and graphite neck reinforcement to name a few.
- Page 9 Passive Model Concentric (Stacked Knobs) Volume/Tone-Volume/Tone Bri dG e Lakland Dual Access prea mp Lakland LH3 (Optional), J-Retro (Optional) pi C kups Lakland Single Coil (2) Equipped with identical pickups and made to the same physical specs as our US model, The Skyline 44-60 is a true workhorse and a dream to play.
- Page 10 Because of it’s extra wide tonal range, many seasoned ears have mistaken the passive Decade for an active instrument. The body shape is a Lakland original yet looks like a timeless classic. The pickguard, affectionately referred to as “The Molar”, really adds to the Decade’s style.
- Page 11 Lakland Dual Access Optional The Decade features Lakland’s new CS series ChiSonic pickups. Passive basses feature single coil pickups, while active basses feature dual-coil, humbucking pickups, and coil tap switch. A vintage tone knob is optional on active Decades. Designed for high output with a wide frequency response,...
- Page 12 This classic design, modeled after Bob’s 1964 bass, offers a classic tone that just works! One Chi-Sonic VP pickup offers the user a bruising punch and drive that nails the vintage tone while sending it through the roof with full voicing and modern energy.
- Page 13 Lakland Dual Access pi C kups Lakland Lakland ChiSonicVP Split Pickup Pickup (standard) | Lakland Single Coil J pickup | Linear Humcanceller in bridge position (optional on P/J models) This version of the 44-64 model features the exact same Chi-Sonic VP pickup as the US version insuring the same great tone at a great price.
- Page 14 Many old school electric bass players prefer a narrower neck – Duck included! Pearl blocks and fingerboard binding offer a deluxe look. This hybrid combo of the our 44-64 and 44-60 models fits just right! D u c k D u N N Duck Dunn’s grooving bass was a key part of a 1960’s sound so distinctive that it is still commonly referred to as the “Stax Sound”.
- Page 15 Lakland Dual Access pi C kups Lakland ChiSonicVP Split Pickup The Skyline 44-64 Custom, in rockin’ candy apple red with matching head stock, is as fun to look at as it is to play. Big, classic sound and a super comfortable neck add up to a very playable bass.
- Page 16 The Lakland Hollowbody is the result of our collaboration with master bass guitar builder, Michael Tobias. The Hollowbody model is constructed from two halves of precision carved, fine tone wood. The Hollowbody provides a range of robust tones that more than match the bass’...
- Page 17 With Chi-Sonics on board you now have an instant classic. As with all of our instruments, the Hollowbody undergoes Lakland’s legendary fine tuning in Chicago before it hits the stores so you will be assured this bass plays as good as it looks.
- Page 18 The ’01 family of basses is a solid, well voiced bass that excels in all musical settings. The physical specs are identical to the ’02 series and offer unparalleled playability at this price point Swamp ash body, your choice of fingerboard wood, top quality electronics –...
- Page 19 Just like the 44-01, the 55-01 features dual Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbars coupled with the MK-1 preamp. The 44’s and 55’s have that deep Lakland cutaway on the high register side of the neck that allows easy access to all 22 frets. The 35-inch scale necks make for killer low B’s, which is why the low tones on Skyline 5-string basses boom with piano-like clarity.
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- Page 21 Limitless versatility and flexibility with switchable midrange frequency. Created in Chicago and available on select US and Skyline Series basses. ChiSonics can be fitted to almost any Lakland Bass for an additional charge. all lakland Skylines are Plek’d! The Plek machine is a precision CNC machine dedicated to leveling ®...
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