Lakland Skyline 44-02 Deluxe 4 SMT VIB
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Lakland
Skyline 44-02 Deluxe 4 SMT VIB
Product Info
Article Number:
599560
Brand:
Lakland
Model:
Skyline 44-02 Deluxe 4 SMT VIB
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$2,341.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Skyline 44-02 Deluxe is a serious instrument—the spalted maple looks incredible, and the Lakland pickups deliver a warm, articulate tone with plenty of punch. It's a fantastic choice for gigging musicians seeking a high-quality, versatile bass with a modern feel and a touch of vintage character.
Product Description
- Lakland Skyline 44-02 Deluxe 4 SMT VIB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Top: Spalted maple
- Neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Cream Dot
- Fingerboard radius: 254 mm
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut: Derlin
- 22 Nickel silver frets
- Pickups: Lakland LH44 Dual Coil (neck) and Lakland LH44 Quad Coil Soapbar (bridge)
- Active Lakland LH3 3-band electronics
- Volume control with push/pull for tone bypass
- Controls for blend / bass / treble / middle
- Mini switch for bridge pickup coil select
- Bridge: Lakland Dual Access
- Machine heads: Hipshot Ultralite
- Gold hardware
- Weight: approx. 4.6 - 4.7 kg
- Strings: Daddario EXL170 .045"- .100"
- PLEK fret processing and setup by W-Distribution in Germany
- Colour: Violet Burst high-gloss
- Includes hex key for truss rod adjustment
PROS
- • Spalted maple top offers stunning visual flair and unique grain patterns.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Lakland LH3 electronics deliver versatile tonal shaping with active boost.
- • Dual-Access bridge enhances sustain and intonation accuracy across the range.
CONS
- • The weight, while typical for an ash body, may be tiring for some players.
- • Spalted maple can be prone to cracking if not properly cared for over long periods.
- • The active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Lakland LH44 Dual Coil (neck) & LH44 Quad Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Nickel Silver
Strings
Daddario EXL170 .045"-.100"
Weight
4.6 - 4.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The LH3 adds a noticeable 'bloom' and clarity, allowing for more aggressive EQ shaping. While it offers versatility, it also means you can't achieve a completely 'passive' vintage tone.
The spalted maple primarily contributes to the visual appeal, but the unique density variations in the wood can subtly influence resonance and sustain.
The PLEK ensures perfectly level frets and optimized string-to-fret contact, resulting in improved playability, intonation accuracy, and reduced fret buzz.
