That Coveted Forward-sounding Bass Tone
The Lakland USA 44-60 4-string electric bass guitar is primed to inject your playing with that coveted forward-sounding bass tone that's associated with the instrument designs of yesteryear. Although the versatile USA 44-60 sounds great in just about any context, it really shines on musical styles that rely on that classic scooped, growling bass sound. That being said, you can achieve a myriad of tones by blending the volume of both of the USA 44-60's Vintage J pickups. And just wait until you wrap your hand around this instrument's ultra-playable quartersawn rock maple neck with graphite reinforcement bars.
Alder, koa, and maple — an ideal bass tonewood combination
Beneath its remarkable duo of Vintage J pickups, the Lakland USA 44-60 4-string electric bass guitar features the perfect combination of tonewoods, giving you a growling, hard-hitting sound like no other. What's more, its smoothly contoured alder body makes the USA 44-60 one of the most comfortable basses you'll ever pick up, and its gorgeous flame koa top and quartersawn rock maple neck adds extra punch and sustain to every note you play. The Lakland Dual Access bridge lets you choose whether you want to top load the strings or pass them through the body. No matter how you like your bass strung up, the USA 44-60 has you covered.
Vintage J pickups deliver classic bass tones
The USA 44-60 features a pair of Lakland Vintage J pickups, which provide you with a bright and forward-sounding tone, due to the pickups being at different points on the strings' lengths. The bridge pickup kicks out more treble, while the neck pickup gives you a warmer, rounder sound. The real magic; however, lies in the USA 44-60 Classic's dual volume controls, which allow you to blend the volume of both pickups for a massive array of great-sounding bass tones. Cranking both pickups to full volume yields a classic scooped, growling tone that will leave you speechless!
Lakland: a name serious bass players trust
Lakland instruments such as the USA 44-60 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. At Sweetwater, when we want the best of classic tone and style, we reach for a Lakland!
Lakland USA 44-60 4-string Electric Bass Features:
- Alder body, flame koa top
- Quartersawn rock maple neck, 34" scale length, satin finish
- Rosewood fingerboard, 10" radius, 20 frets, dot inlays
- Lakland Dual Access bridge, .75" string spacing
- Bridge pickup: Lakland Vintage-J Single Coil
- Middle pickup: Lakland Vintage-J Single Coil
- Concentric Volume/Tone controls for each pickup
- 1.5" bone nut; Hipshot Tapered Shaft tuners
- 5/32" truss rod, neck heel access
- Quality crafted in USA
