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James "Hutch" Hutchinson's Signature Bass





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At Sweetwater Studios, we have the privilege to host A-list session musicians for various projects. To say we hold these talented individuals in high esteem would be an understatement ? near the top of that list would be bassist James "Hutch" Hutchinson! An accomplished and versatile musician renowned for his tenure with Bonnie Raitt, Hutch has laid down the low-end foundations for luminaries like Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne, CSNY, Elton John, and Etta James, to name a few. Now, in the form of the Hutch Hutchinson Signature Skyline bass, Lakland makes it possible for you to rock out with inspiration from a true bass master. This bass starts off with an ash body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard to offer you an exceptional playing experience that’s also marked by Lakland’s enduring Skyline quality. With the combo of P- and J-style pickups onboard, classic tones are in play, as are a vast array of possible tonal combinations for rock, country, folk, blues, and more. Finally, the Hutch Hutchinson Signature Skyline is also a short-scale instrument, making it a great bass guitar for a variety of players.





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If you’re looking for a unique Skyline model, you’ve found it here in the Hutch Hutchinson Signature Skyline. Starting with an offset body of ash, this signature bass offers a bolt-on maple neck with a comfortable U-shape for non-stop grooving. A rosewood fingerboard with 10-inch radius continues that smooth playability and is perfectly set off by stunning block inlays. The short scale length measures in at 30 inches and you’ll have 19 frets to work your low-end magic upon. Hipshot Ultralite tuners keep your tuning rock solid and a Lakland Dual Access bridge and tailpiece transfer resonance incredibly well throughout the ash body. Sweetwater’s verdict? This one’s a groover!





Serial 240602579


Serial 240602579


Dial in vintage to modern tones





Whether you’re recording in the studio or off to your next gig, the Hutch Hutchinson Signature Skyline has what it takes to bring pro-level bass tone to bear. Packed with a formidable duo of P- and J-style pickups, you’re sure to contend with modern music tastes and vintage enthusiasts alike. It’s easy to achieve a wide variety of tones, from the punchy personality of the P-style pickup to the cutting sound of the J-style pickup.





Lakland Hutch Hutchinson Signature Skyline Bass Guitar Features:


Signature bass of accomplished session musician Hutch Hutchinson


Short-scale bass with a 30-inch scale length


Ash body with offset body design and vintage charm


Bolt-on maple neck with U"-shaped neck carve for comfortable grooving


Rosewood fingerboard with 19 frets and handsome block inlays


P- and J-style pickups for the perfect palette of vintage and modern-inspired tones


Hipshot Ultralite tuners and Lakland Dual Access bridge keep intonation rock solid


Lakland's Skyline series brings affordable quality to all