Welcome Home 2019/2011_lakland-catalog...Welcome Home It was 1994 when Lakland Basses was born in Chicago, Illinois from the collective vision of three principals – a luthier and

Welcome Home

It was 1994 when Lakland Basses was born in Chicago, Illinois from the collective

vision of three principals – a luthier and two musicians – who shared a common

goal of creating a new bass that would carry on the lineage of the great

American builders. Lakland provides bass guitars that combine elements

of the pioneering bass builders whose designs are the very definitions of

traditional style and ergonomics, with contemporary components to match

and surpass the playability of more esoteric basses that have entered the

market in recent years. 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. Welcome home to Lakland Basses.

Bass Done RigHt

At Lakland, we concern ourselves with quality at every step of our

process. All Lakland bodies and necks are precision-machined from

the best pieces of tone wood to ensure that every instrument meets

our strict standards of excellence without variation from bass to bass.

The quality of our details comes from the tireless work of our Lakland

team – a group of musicians and craftsmen who understand what other

players are looking for.

Lakland Bass Guitars are among the market’s most well respected instruments; favored by discerning players and professional artists worldwide. The vintage comfort and contemporary ingenuity of our basses deliver an unparalleled playing experience.

Since the introduction of our flagship models in the mid 1990’s, our

basses have been recognized for their superior tone, playability and

construction. At Lakland, we invest in innovation and set new benchmarks

for quality and versatility. We listen to the instruments and to the people

who play them. Anything we can do better, we will do best.

“I get invaluable feedback from our players when I ask them, ‘What don’t you like about our basses?’ Once we know that, we make better basses.” - Dan Lakin

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. With the ability to emulate the tones of many

popular basses, the Lakland 4-string also maintains a tonal

character all its own.

The 44-94 was our very first bass; the one that started it all.

Configured with a split MM pickup in the bridge position and

a single J-style pickup at the neck, with a a splitter switch for

the bridge pickup; all coils are independently humbucked.

CLassiC sTandard and deLuxe

nuT WidTh 1.6” 1.6”

WidTh aT FinaL FreT 2.46” 2.46”

1sT FreT neCk depTh .77” .77”

12Th FreT neCk depTh .87” .87”

FinGerBoard radius 10” 10”

sCaLe LenGTh 34” 34”

FreTs 22 22

BridGe sTrinG spaCinG .78” .78”

neCk Wood Quarter-Sawn Rock Maple with Graphite Reinforcement Bars Quarter-Sawn Rock Maple with Graphite Reinforcement Bars

Body Wood(s) Alder Swamp Ash

Top None Quilted or flamed maple top on deluxe models.

FinGerBoard Birdseye maple | Rosewood | Ebony

Tuners Hipshot Open Back Tapered Shaft Hipshot Open Back Tapered Shaft

Truss rod aCCess Neck Heel: 5/32” Hex Neck Heel: 5/32” Hex

ConTroLs Cut and Boost: Bass, Midrange, Treble, Panning-style Pickup Blend Control. Master Volume (pull for preamp bypass). 3-way Bridge Pickup Coil Tap

BridGe Lakland Dual Access Lakland Dual Access

preamp Lakland LH3 Lakland LH3

piCkups Lakland MM-J Config Lakland MM-J Config

More pro gear priced for those of us without a road crew. The 44-02 has an active punch that will drive your sound clearly through any mix, but is also subtle and refined to fit well into any playing situation. The pickups and onboard preamp on the 44-02 are the same configuration as you’ll find on our US-made 44-94. The 44-02 doesn’t care if your gig is at a local tavern or the local arena. It pushes 100% pure tone every night.

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.

CLassiC sTandard and deLuxe

nuT WidTh 1.81” 1.81”




FinGerBoard radius 10-13” (Compound) 10-13” (Compound)


FreTs 22 22



Body Wood(s) Alder Swamp Ash

Top None Quilted or flamed maple top on deluxe models.


Tuners Hipshot Ultralite Hipshot Ultralite


ConTroLs Cut and Boost: Bass, Midrange, Treble, Panning-style Pickup Blend Control. Master Volume (pull for preamp bypass). 3-way Bridge Pickup Coil Tap


preamp Lakland LH3 Lakland LH3

piCkups Lakland MM-J Config Lakland MM-J Config

Deluxe model shown.

The 55-02 is equipped with the familiar MM/J pickup configuration and custom 3-band preamp used in the US-made 55-94. The master volume pot can be pulled to bypass the active preamp. The 55-02 has a 3-way toggle for coil splitting.

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. Our neck dimensions are just

like Joe’s 1961 model. It is beyond comfortable, some have

called it perfect!

J O E O S B O R N

It was his bass that gave movement and depth to hits like The Age of Aquarius and Bridge Over Troubled Water. Joe Osborn’s career began in the 1960’s and he has been one of the industry’s most prolific sidemen, recording on hundreds of Top 40 hits with artists such as: The Mamas & The Papas, The Fifth Dimension, Rick Nelson, Simon & Garfunkel, and Johnny Rivers to name but a few. Joe holds four Academy of Country Music Hat Awards and was the recipient of Bass Player Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

4-sTrinG us made 5-sTrinG us made





FinGerBoard radius 10” 10-13” (Compound)


FreTs 20 22



Body Wood(s) Alder | Swamp Ash Swamp Ash


Tuners Hipshot Open Back Tapered Shaft Hipshot Ultralite


piCkGuard Tortoise Shell | Aged White (Mint) | Other colors available Tortoise Shell | Aged White (Mint) | Other colors available

ConTroLs Passive Model Concentric (Stacked Knobs) Volume/Tone-Volume/Tone


preamp Lakland LH3 (Optional), J-Retro (Optional) Lakland LH3 (Optional), J-Retro (Optional)

piCkups Lakland Single Coil (2) 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. The controls are the familiar three knob, volume-volume-tone set up. Our final set-up touches and a ride on the Plek® machine insure incredible playability. You must play one to believe it!

The Decade is designed to take advantage of a strategically wide

pickup placement. A true neck position pickup provides earth

moving low end and warmth. The super punchy bridge pickup

delivers effortless “Jaco style” tone. You need to hear this bass to

believe it! 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. Our spoke wheel truss rod

adjustment offers the Decade the deepest neck pickup location on

the market.

Lakland would like to sincerely thank our online advisors, who

were “instrumental” in bringing the Decade to life. They provided

valuable suggestions from the initial prototype to actually naming

the bass. Proof that Lakland listens to its customers!



WidTh aT FinaL FreT 2.48” 3”





FreTs 20 22


neCk Wood Quarter-Sawn Rock Maple with Graphite | Reinforcement Bars

Body Wood(s) Swamp Ash | Alder | Mahogany Swamp Ash | Alder | Mahogany



Truss rod aCCess Wheel at Neck Heel Wheel at Neck Heel

piCkGuard Optional Optional

ConTroLs Passive model: vol, vol, tone. | Active: vol, bass, mid, treble, pan.


preamp Optional Optional

piCkups 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, ChiSonics give you warm, rounded bottom, detailed mids, and a smooth, natural high end.

A striking mahogany body finished in a classic translucent cherry finish really set this first edition Skyline Decade ahead of the pack. We use the same US made Chi-Sonics as in the US Decade to offer deep rich sound as well as a warm pointed tone from the back pickup. High-end pearl blocks and white binding ensure that this bass will not be ignored. Look for more color and fingerboard combos coming in 2009.

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. Your choice of alder or ash body.

B O B G l a u B

Bob Glaub is one of the premier session artists working today; he has provided the bottom end foundation for artists such as: Jackson Browne, Don Henley, John Fogerty, Warren Zevon, John Prine, Bruce Springsteen, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Dusty Springfield, Linda Ronstadt, John Lennon, Rod Stewart. Since the 1970’s, Bob’s solid sound and tasteful playing style have become unmistakable.


nuT WidTh 1.75”, 1.5” Optional 1.81”






FreTs 20 22



Body Wood(s) Alder | Swamp Ash (Optional) Alder | Swamp Ash (Optional)




piCkGuard Tortoise Shell | Aged White (Mint) | Other colors available Tortoise Shell | Aged White (Mint) | Other colors available

ConTroLs Volume/Tone | Volume/Volume-Tone (Optional P/J model) Volume/Tone | Volume/Volume-Tone (Optional P/J model)


piCkups 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. The neck is wide and fast. This bass is fun to play. Two knobs keep it simple and pure. Let your hands do the rest!

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”. Duck has backed Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Albert King; he has worked with artists such as Roy Buchanan, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Muddy Waters and Neil Young. In collaboration with Booker T. and the Blues Brothers, Duck recorded bass parts so undeniably funky that they have influenced bassists ever since. Duck is a key member of the Blues Brothers Band, and one of the world’s preeminent players.

us made

nuT WidTh 1.5”

WidTh aT FinaL FreT 2.48”

1sT FreT neCk depTh .76”

12Th FreT neCk depTh .94”

FinGerBoard radius 10”

sCaLe LenGTh 34”

FreTs 20

BridGe sTrinG spaCinG .78”

neCk Wood Quarter-Sawn Rock Maple with Graphite Reinforcement Bars

Body Wood(s) Alder | Swamp Ash (Optional)

FinGerBoard Rosewood with Pearl Blocks and White Binding | Maple with Ebony Blocks and Black Binding

Tuners Hipshot Open Back Tapered Shaft

Truss rod aCCess Neck Heel: 5/32” Hex

piCkGuard White

ConTroLs Volume/Tone

BridGe Lakland Dual Access

piCkups 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.

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’ gorgeous appearance. From deep,

authoritative notes reminiscent of an upright to aggressive

and throaty sounds capable of cutting through as a solo voice,

the Hollowbody is responsive, with a solid tonal center that

many hollow basses lack.

us made

nuT WidTh 1.62”

WidTh aT FinaL FreT 2.42”

1sT FreT neCk depTh .8”

12Th FreT neCk depTh .89”

FinGerBoard radius 10”

sCaLe LenGTh 34”

FreTs 20

BridGe sTrinG spaCinG .75”

neCk Wood Quarter-Sawn Rock Maple with Graphite Reinforcement Bars

Body Wood(s) Carved Mahogany Back and sides

Top Carved Maple Top | Carved AAA Flame Maple Top (Deluxe only)


Tuners Hipshot Ultralite

Truss rod aCCess At headstock w/Cover - 5/32” Hex

ConTroLs Volume/Volume-Tone/Tone (Passive), Humbucker to Single coil switchable

BridGe Lakland Bridge (through bridge stringing only)

piCkups The Hollowbody features Lakland’s new CS series ChiSonic pickups. Designed for high output with a wide frequency response, ChiSonics give you warm, rounded bottom, detailed mids, and a smooth, natural high end.

Featuring the exact same carving as our US model, the Skyline Hollowbody offers the same comfort level that surpasses anything else on the market. 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.

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 – it’s all here. We ensure it’s playability with

a Plek® treatment. Our ’01 series basses prove that you don’t

have to spend a lot of money to get a world class bass.

44-01 55-01







FreTs 22 22

BridGe sTrinG spaCinG .78” . 75”

neCk Wood Flat-Sawn Rock Maple Flat-Sawn Rock Maple with Graphite Reinforcement Bars

Body Wood(s) Swamp Ash Swamp Ash


Tuners Hipshot Lisc. Ultralite Hipshot Lisc. Ultralite

Truss rod aCCess Neck Heel: 4mm Hex Neck Heel: 4mm Hex

ConTroLs Cut and Boost: Bass, Midrange, Treble, Panning-style Pickup Blend Control. Master Volume.


preamp Bartolini MK-1 Bartolini MK-1

piCkups Bartolini MK-1 Split-Coil Soapbars Bartolini MK-1 Split-Coil Soapbars

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.

nate mendel - The Foo FightersTim Commerford - Rage Against the MachineTobin esperance - Papa RoachJon evans - Tori AmosGeezer Butler - Black Sabbathnick harmer - Deathcab for Cutie rick rosas - Neil Youngmike retondo - Plain White T’sTony Garnier - Bob DylanBen kenney - Incubusadam Clayton - U2paul Thomas - Good Charlottehutch hutchinson - Bonnie RaittVashon Johnson - Hannah Montana/Miley CyrusJason scheff - Chicagoscott shriner - WeezerJim anton - Johnny Lang

Chris Chew - North Mississippi Allstars/John Hiattdanyell morgan - Robert Randolph and the Family BandCharlotte Cooper - The Subwayskeith duffy - The Corrs/Boy Zone Julie slick – Adrian BelewTim Foreman - SwitchfootConrad Lozano - Los LobosJim mayer - Jimmy BuffetJohn pierce - Huey Lewis and the NewsBob Lizik - Brian WilsonJon e Gee - John MellencampGraham maby - Joe Jacksondavid hood - Muscle Shoals Rhythm Sectionkevin mcCormick - Jackson Brownerodney”skeet”Curtis - Maceo Parkererik scott - Sonia Dada

Chris squire - YesChris hillman - The Byrdsdave pomeroy - Nashville Sessionneil stubenhaus - LA SessionBob Glaub - LA Sessionstevie Benton - Drowning PoolLarry Junstrom - 38 SpecialCharlie haywood - Charlie Daniels Banddave Bronze - Eric Clapton/Robin TrowerChris Chaney - LA SessionConrad korsch - Rod Stewartpatrick dahlhiemer - Livereggie mcBride - Keb’ Mo’darryl stuermer - GenesisJohn stiratt - Wilcomike Gordon - Phishorlando Wright - Buddy Guydonald “duck “ dunn - Booker T and M.G.’s

skylark - Doobie BrothersJack sundurd - PocoJauqo iii-xpeter martin - Natasha Bedingfielddale davis - Amy WhinehouseTaras prodaniuk - LA Sessionmatt Bissonette - Joe SatrianiZev katz - Hall & OatsJuan alderete - The Mars Voltarobbie malone - David Graydavid inamine - Wayne NewtonJoe doyle sean hurley - John MayerBill dickens sybil Buck - James Arthur Bandpete Griffin - Zappa plays ZappaBilly peterson – Steve Miller BandLee - Allen Zeno Buckwheat Zydeco Jim anton - Johnny Langryan stasik – Umphrey’s McGee

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skylark - Doobie BrothersJack sundurd - PocoJauqo iii-xpeter martin - Natasha Bedingfielddale davis - Amy WhinehouseTaras prodaniuk - LA Sessionmatt Bissonette - Joe SatrianiZev katz - Hall & OatsJuan alderete - The Mars Voltarobbie malone - David Graydavid inamine - Wayne NewtonJoe doyle sean hurley - John MayerBill dickens sybil Buck - James Arthur Bandpete Griffin - Zappa plays ZappaBilly peterson – Steve Miller BandLee - Allen Zeno Buckwheat Zydeco Jim anton - Johnny Langryan stasik – Umphrey’s McGee

all lakland Skylines are Plek’d! The Plek® machine is a precision CNC machine dedicated to leveling

and crowning frets. Precisely levelled frets mean optimum playability

at whatever string height the player desires. The Plek® process

ensures consistently perfect fret jobs. Playability of a Plek’d neck

is comparable to our hand fretted US necks.

duaL aCCess Bride

The stamped chrome bridge, stamped with the Lakland logo features dual access giving the user the choice of through-bridge, or through-body stringing.

LakLand piCkups

Custom wound in Chicago standard on all but the ’01 series

LakLand Lh3 preamp

Limitless versatility and flexibility with switchable midrange frequency. Created in Chicago and available on select US and Skyline Series basses.

Bass photography by Kirk Hunter. Specifications subject to change.

ChiSonics can be fitted to almost any Lakland Bass for an additional charge.

773.871.9684 | 2044 N. Dominick Chicago, IL 60614 | www.Lakland.com

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