It’s the Lakland Offset!
If you’re a Lakland player who loves the slinky feel of a classic offset-waist bass, you’re in luck — Sweetwater has your axe! The Lakland Skyline 44-OS Offset Bass Guitar combines Lakland quality and tone with a comfortable offset body and slim neck for a playing experience like no other. With the Skyline 44-OS Offset, Lakland has morphed their classic body shape into a sleek offset-waist design that’s always ergonomic, whether you’re playing seated or standing. A pair of Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbar pickups pump out boatloads of fat, growling tone, while the onboard Bartolini HR-5.4 AP preamp with 3-band EQ gives you the versatility to sculpt your signature sound to perfection. There’s even a 3-way mini switch that lets you select different midrange frequencies. From punchy fingerstyle to modern slap to aggressive picking, the Lakland Skyline 44-OS Offset Bass Guitar is your go-to groove machine. Get yours from Sweetwater today!
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Active Bartolini pickups and preamp for amazing tone
Plug your Lakland Skyline 44-OS Offset into your amp or audio interface, and get ready for amazing tone, thanks to the onboard Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbar pickups and HR-5.4 AP preamp. The pickups’ split-coil design bucks the hum while delivering beefy tone. They’re amazingly responsive, too. Dig in, and they growl with the big cats. Pull back, and they’re sweet and clear. Go ahead: slap and pop — they thrive on abuse! The 3-band preamp gives you boost/cut controls for Treble, Midrange, and Bass; you can even select from three midrange center frequencies with a 3-way mini switch. No matter what style of music you play, the premium electronics in your Lakland Skyline 44-OS Offset have you covered for killer tone.
Skyline Series: excellent quality at an affordable price
The Skyline 44-OS Offset electric bass gives you Lakland quality for a great low price. That’s because the Skyline 44-OS, like all Skyline Series basses, is made overseas and finished in Lakland’s stateside shop. So, regardless of where it was originally made, each Skyline 44-OS passes through the hands of Lakland’s US luthiers long before it finds its way to you. And when you add to that the fact that your Skyline 44-OS comes equipped with the same electronics and hardware as its US-made cousins, you know you’re getting an amazing deal.
Lakland: a name serious bass players trust
Lakland Basses like the Skyline 44-OS have earned the respect of discerning players and professional bassists worldwide. Blending vintage comfort with contemporary features, Lakland basses are known for their impressive playability. Since the introduction of the company’s flagship models in the mid-1990s, Lakland basses have become famous for exceptional tone, playability, and build quality. When you pick up your Lakland Skyline 44-OS, you’re joining the ranks of bass legends and up-and-comers such as Darryl Jones, Adam Clayton, Sean Hurley, Gail Ann Dorsey, Duck Dunn, Bob Glaub, Geezer Butler, Kat Bax, Chris Hillman, Dave Hungate — and many, many more.
Lakland Skyline 44-OS Offset Bass Guitar Features:
- An affordable custom bass with active electronics
- Quality tonewoods: ash body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard
- Bartolini pickups and preamp for a wide range of great tone
- 3-band EQ with 3-position midrange select
- Comfortable offset body style
- Perfect for any style of music
