We just received a shipment of the new AJ (Active Jazz) series Skyline basses from Lakland (Lakland 55-AJ Trans Charcoal pictured) and they are outstanding! They retain the slim neck profile, bridge, tuners & quality of all of the Lakland Skyline basses, but these also have a flame maple top, no pickguard and 3-band pickup. They sound and play amazing! Available in 4 & 5-String configurations and in 2 colors – Transparent Cherry an Transparent Charcoal. Here are the specs:
Nut Width: 1.81″
Nut Type: Delrin
Fret Size: .041/.085″
Width at Final Fret: 3.3″
1st Fret Neck Depth: .81″
12th Fret Neck Depth: .92″
Fingerboard Radius: 10-13″
Scale Length: 35″
Frets: 22
Bridge String Spacing: .75″
Neck Wood: Flat-Sawn Rock Maple
Body wood(s): Ash with Flame Maple Top
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Dots
Tuners: Lisc. Hipshot Ultra Lights
Truss Rod Access: Neck Heel: 4mm Hex
Controls: Volume, Blend, Midrange, Treble/Bass (stack)
Bridge: Lakland Dual Access (through body or through bridge)
Preamp: Bartolini MK1 three band
Pickups: Lakland Vintage J Single Coils