Lakland Introduces Skyline 44-OS and 55-OS Basses
Lakland has expanded its Skyline series of basses with the Skyline 55-OS and 44-OS. The new instruments are versions of their 44 and 55 models with offset body shapes and a few different specs. Each is fitted with a pair of Bartolini MK1 Split Coil Pickups as well as a Bartolini HR-5.4 AP preamp, complete with a three-position midrange switch. They’ll also feature black hardware.
Four and five-string versions, respectively, the 44-OS and 55-OS are built with ash bodies, maple necks, and either maple or rosewood fingerboards. They are shipping now with street prices of $1,150 for the Skyline 44-OS and $1,185 for the Skyline 55-OS.
Lakland Basses Skyline 44-OS Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Ash |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Rosewood, Maple |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Pickups: | Bartolini MK1 |
| Electronics: | Bartolini HR 5.4 AP |
| Controls: | Volume, Pan, Bass, Mid, Treble, 3-position Midrange Switch |
| Hardware: | Black |
| Finish: | Translucent Black |
Lakland Basses Skyline 55-OS Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Body: | Ash |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Rosewood, Maple |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Pickups: | Bartolini MK1 |
| Electronics: | Bartolini HR 5.4 AP |
| Controls: | Volume, Pan, Bass, Mid, Treble, 3-position Midrange Switch |
| Hardware: | Black |
| Finish: | Translucent Black |
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