For sale: Skjold Whaleback singlecut fretless 5

NickyBass · #1 09-06-2011, 12:27 PM

This bass was custom made for me a few years back. It is a fantastic instrument, but I haven't been playing much electric these days. When I do, I tend to go for a more traditional tone---so, this bass hasn't been getting as much love lately. I am not in a hurry to sell this instrument as I love the tone and feel....but it really needs to be out there getting played.

There are no issues with it at all. I took really good care of it, and aside from some minor wear from being played, there is nothing to report.

The body is poplar with a hand applied sunburst stain.
The board is morado with side dot markers (every two positions)
The preamp is an East SPM with volume, high, mid, low.
Nice weight.

I am looking to get $2900 plus $30 shipping for this bass.

I'm not really looking for trades, but run them by me anyway.

portraitoftracy · #2 09-06-2011, 01:31 PM

First two questions people will ask, or at least I will
Scale length?
String spacing?

NickyBass · #3 09-06-2011, 02:53 PM

35" scale and 18mm spacing.

autodidact · #4 09-06-2011, 08:36 PM

SO sexy. If I were a rich man.....

NickyBass · #5 09-08-2011, 07:20 PM

Thanks! I think so too. I am reluctant to list it, but it should really be played more.

sps500 · #6 10-12-2011, 06:46 AM

This is a real beauty...If only I was in the market for a fretless....or if this only had frets!!!

NickyBass · #7 11-01-2011, 01:29 PM

Still available.

NickyBass · #8 11-09-2011, 06:46 AM

I am open to offers too.

NickyBass · #9 11-20-2011, 07:36 PM

NickyBass · #10 12-12-2011, 05:57 AM

I am open to trades for fretted 5ers. Skjold, R Bass, M Bass, David King, etc.

jojobean39 · #11 12-12-2011, 06:52 AM

I am going to have to say that this is in the top 3 most amazing fretless basses I have ever seen.

NickyBass · #12 12-15-2011, 11:55 AM

Thanks. It's even prettier in person.

NickyBass · #13 01-06-2012, 09:05 AM

I am open to cash offers.

Kevin Woods · #14 01-06-2012, 09:11 PM

Too bad to see this languishing here. I was very close to connecting with a Skjold fretless 6 a while back. Did you get this before the latest Skjold pre was shipping, or did you swap the Skjold pre for the East?

Anyway, this axe has a super classy look to it. It would be nice if you could post a sound clip or two for the Skjold admirers out here.

Bump for this beauty.

Cheers.
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Pete skjold · #15 01-07-2012, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin Woods

Too bad to see this languishing here. I was very close to connecting with a Skjold fretless 6 a while back. Did you get this before the latest Skjold pre was shipping, or did you swap the Skjold pre for the East?

Anyway, this axe has a super classy look to it. It would be nice if you could post a sound clip or two for the Skjold admirers out here.

Bump for this beauty.

Cheers.
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Just an FYI, this bass has the East SPM preamp in it and all of my Preamps are made by John East. The newest Skjold-tone pre is a version of his P-retro preamp. Thanks,

Pete

Kevin Woods · #16 01-07-2012, 07:18 PM

I had forgotten that. Thank you, Pete.

NickyBass · #17 01-11-2012, 12:26 PM

Kevin, my recording skills are lacking. I never seem to be able to get a true representation of the tone.

NickyBass · #18 03-07-2012, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickyBass

I am open to trades for fretted 5ers. Skjold, R Bass, M Bass, David King, etc.

Oops. I meant to say 4's, not 5's.

NickyBass · #19 03-14-2012, 08:16 AM

One thing that I want to mention, in the interest of full disclosure. About a month ago, I was getting some static from my rig (sounded like a loose solder joint). I don't know if it was the bass, the cable, etc, but since then, I can't get the bass to recreate that sound. I just want to throw that out there since I try to be as open as possible about the gear I sell. Like I said, it hasn't happened since.

NickyBass · #20 03-14-2012, 08:17 AM

How about $2700 shipped???