Lakland Skyline 44-02 for $599

**Ryan L.** · #1 06-23-2007, 01:07 AM

Not too bad of a price, if anyone is looking for a nice 4 string Lakland 44-02.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lakland-Skyline-...QQcmdZViewItem

Bigoo7e · #2 06-23-2007, 01:50 AM

Wow great color and a super price to boot... shipping is quite high though for my taste.

Peace,

Bobster · #3 06-23-2007, 11:53 AM

I realize that $40 is higher than the normal $25 - $30, but the bass is only $599. Even at $639, that's still a great price, 1/2 of a new one.

The only thing that would give me concern, is a the fact that it seems to be CAR.

Has Lakland ever offered a CAR 44-02, cause I know they don't now?

Lorenzini · #4 06-23-2007, 02:28 PM

It's not CAR. It's more like a translucent wine or red color.
And it's not trying to cover something up.
They disclose a scratch by the bolts on the back.

My buddy snatched it up and I'm sure he'll be happy with it. Looks like a nice bass!

Bobster · #5 06-26-2007, 11:36 PM

Lorenzini;

I wasn't implying there was anything wrong with the bass...

If I were your friend, though, I'd email Dan Lakin and see if it was part of a special run, just to satisfy my own curiosity, cause that is definitely not a standard color for a Skyline.

Hope he really enjoys it.

It's a beautiful bass, and I love 44-0*s

Bob

gkbass13 · #6 06-27-2007, 02:13 AM

lakland used to offer that color but discintinued it a couple years ago i believe.

Bobster · #7 06-27-2007, 08:07 PM

gkbass13;

Thanks for the info.

As pretty as Transparent Burgundy is, you'd think there would be more of them around.

Bob

NKUSigEp · #8 06-27-2007, 10:16 PM

Definitely candy apple red. Nothing translucent about it. It's a solid color.

Not sure of the years but earlier in history Lakland did offer the 44-02 in CAR. Discontinued because it wasn't peeling off the shelves as they'd hoped, so they made room for other colors. This happened with all but the Duck Dunn models I believe. Still offered as a custom option though.