Lakland Skyline 44-02 Deluxe Bass in Three Tone Sunburst
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- SKU
- S44-02D-TTS
- Color
- Sunburst
. Description
Sound & Tone
The ash body with quilted maple top and maple neck lend a bright, snappy foundation, while the MM-J pickup pairing offers the growl and midrange bite of a humbucker at the bridge blended against the rounder, more scooped voice of the neck single-coil. The LH3 preamp's three-band cut and boost, panning blend, and 3-way coil tap let you dial anything from thick fingerstyle warmth to aggressive slap and pick attack, and the pull-for-bypass volume drops you into a straight passive tone when you want the woods and pickups alone. On a 34" scale with Indian laurel board, it covers funk, rock, pop, and session work where articulate lows and present highs need to sit clearly in a dense mix.
Lakland Skyline 44-02 Deluxe Bass in Three Tone Sunburst
The Skyline 44-02 Deluxe is engineered for long tracking sessions and daily studio work, with an ergonomic neck taper and balanced weight distribution that eliminate fatigue during extended takes. This instrument houses the same active electronics and pickup configuration found in Lakland's USA Series, paired with a body topped in figured quilted maple and finished in classic three-tone sunburst. The combination of premium hardware, Chicago-wound pickups, and a refined preamp delivers the clarity and punch needed to anchor a mix, cut through dense arrangements, and sit solidly in both contemporary and traditional recording contexts.
Playability & Build for the Control Room
The 1.6" nut width and Lakland neck taper enable rapid, accurate fretting across the 22-fret, 34" scale fingerboard, reducing hand strain during overdub sessions. Construction pairs an ash body with a quilted maple top, flat-sawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement, and Indian laurel fingerboard, while Hipshot Ultralite tuners and a Lakland Dual Access bridge (switchable between through-body and bridge stringing) provide tuning stability and allow rapid reconfiguration between different recording scenarios. The fingerboard radius of 10" and measured neck depths (.77" at the 1st fret, .87" at the 12th) create a consistent, playable profile that translates across varying playing techniques and dynamic requirements.
Tone & Recording Electronics
Active tone shaping comes courtesy of the Lakland LH3 preamp and MM-J pickup configuration, both wound in Lakland's Chicago shop and identical to USA Series specifications. Three-band EQ with cut and boost controls for bass, midrange, and treble, combined with a panning-style pickup blend and 3-way bridge coil tap, delivers articulate lows for definition, defined mids for presence in dense mixes, and present highs for clarity—all powered by a single 9-volt battery. The master volume includes a pull-for-bypass function to disengage the preamp entirely for passive operation when tracking demands a different tonal character.
Key Features
- Body: Ash with Quilted Maple top in Three Tone Sunburst finish
- Neck: Flat-sawn Maple with graphite reinforcement bars
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel with 10" radius, 22 frets
- Scale Length: 34" with .75" bridge string spacing
- Nut Width: 1.6" Delrin nut
- Neck Dimensions: .77" depth at 1st fret, .87" at 12th fret, 2.46" width at final fret
- Tuners: Hipshot Ultralites
- Bridge: Lakland Dual Access (through-body or through-bridge stringing)
- Pickups: Lakland MM-J configuration
- Preamp: Lakland LH3 with bass/mid/treble cut and boost, pickup blend, 3-way coil tap, master volume with tone bypass
- Power: Single 9-volt battery
- Truss Rod Access: 4mm hex at neck heel
The 44-02 Deluxe combines the proven tracking platform of Lakland's mid-level workhorse with premium tonewoods and finishing to deliver professional-grade electronics and playability at the Skyline price point, making it a versatile foundation for diverse recording projects.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 34" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Strings | 4 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Funk
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Punk
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this bass right for?
The 44-02 Deluxe is designed for intermediate to professional players. Its refined neck profile, fast 22-fret/34" scale, and responsive active preamp reward solid technique and pair well with studio and live gigging experience.
How does the Dual Access bridge work, and why does it matter?
The Lakland Dual Access bridge lets you choose between through-body and through-bridge string routing without tools, giving you tonal flexibility—through-body typically yields a warmer, slightly compressed tone, while through-bridge offers more sustain and definition.
Can I use this bass passively, without the battery?
Yes. The master volume includes a pull-for-bypass function that disengages the LH3 preamp entirely, letting you run the pickups directly to your amp for warm, passive tone.
What genres is this bass best suited for?
It excels in studio sessions, live performance, funk, jazz, and progressive music where articulate low end and tonal precision matter. The punchy, versatile active tone is less common in punk or folk contexts.
What's included, and what are the neck specs?
You get the bass, Hipshot Ultralite tuners, and the Lakland Dual Access bridge. The neck is a flat-sawn maple with graphite reinforcement, 1.6" nut width, .77" depth at the 1st fret and .87" at the 12th, with a 10" fingerboard radius for a consistent, playable profile.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $126 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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