Skjold Basses? ANY INFO?

[Brendan]

Right on, I can totally understand that, I actually tend to agree. Same with Alembics, just an asthetic that I dont prefer in a headstock with those body styles. Ritter basses are to me, a good example of perfect headstock for body shapes.

Precisely. They couldn't be more perfect if they were designed by a robot programmed to match things.

 

[Basso Gruvitas]

You know what's funny though...is when you're playing the bass, the last thing you look at is the headstock.

There are so many headstocks I simply don't care for, but each pro builder has made his mark for a great playing and sounding bass. Headstock design is a debate that will never be settled.

I bought a 6-string from Pete - one of this first after his move from Vegas to Dallas area. I found the craftsmanship to be excellent, the playability to be on par with any other "big name". And the TONE was awesome!! I thought it would be right at home in a studio setting -- very even, but authoritative. I couldn't keep it simply because the neck was too big for my hands, and they were starting to hurt.

NOW,he's got a Pro series 5-string that I simply fell on the floor over! It's the one that only weighs 6.5 lbs. It played like a dream and sounded great with the J pickups.

 

[freakbass]

I couldn't have said it better, John. I'm this close ::holds fingers about an inch apart:: to buying that beautiful lacewood topped custom 5 w/ the purpleheart fingerboard that was at the GTG.

There's a nice one here too.

 

[Basso Gruvitas]

Wow, a Skjold on Ebay already?? That's a beautiful looking bass.

I love the Exotic Customs with the upgrade backs.

 

[JSCHRO7376]

NOW,he's got a Pro series 5-string that I simply fell on the floor over! It's the one that only weighs 6.5 lbs. It played like a dream and sounded great with the J pickups.

I agree, John; the Pro 5 string is an awesome bass. I've hardly felt the weight. Very comfortable, super easy playability and the sound production was great. If it would have been a 6er, I'd been all over it.

 

[freakbass]

I picked up my new Skjold today. I got the lacewood/purpleheart one. Pics shall come tomorrow when I get to the office.

 

[Biker4Him]

Congrats!!

I picked up my new Skjold today. I got the lacewood/purpleheart one. Pics shall come tomorrow when I get to the office.

 

[Basso Gruvitas]

I picked up my new Skjold today. I got the lacewood/purpleheart one. Pics shall come tomorrow when I get to the office.

Yeah, Freak!! Hookin' up with the Skjold bass!!

I have probably played about 10-12 of Pete's basses. I really think the ones with the purpleheart fingerboard have the best sound. They are punchy, even, and easy to play.

Now, if only they weren't....PURPLE!

 

[Juneau]

Maybe Pete might use a Spalted Purpleheart Sapwood for ya like the Roscoe's John

 

[freakbass]

Now, if only they weren't....PURPLE!

Play with your eyes closed. You'll never notice!

 

[freakbass]

I really dig that silver one I've been seeing pictures of in the DFW get together thread though.

That silver one is sweet. It's actually pretty inexpensive, and is for sale at Link Removed.

 

[Basso Gruvitas]

For those interested in a used Skjold:

FOR SALE: Skjold Custom 5
Posted: : 06/02/2005
Category: Basses
Condition: Mint
Age: Months
Asking Price: $Trade

I'm testing the trade waters to see what's out there.

I have a mint Skjold Custom 5 with the following:
* Ash body
* Highly figured Lacewood top
* 35'scale Maple/Purpleheart neck w/ a 24 fret Purpleheart board
* EMG CS p-ups and 3-band pre w/ sweepable mids

This bass slams, but I'm in the market for something new and different, so let me know what you have. I'm particularly interested in Lulls, Sadowskys, Fbass, Laklands, basicly anything "J Bass" like. As always, I can add cash for the right trade.


FULL NAME: M.G. Mirra
CITY, STATE: Dublin, CA
EMAIL: [email protected]

 

[Juneau]

What you doing with Freakbass's old one? (just noticed this is a copied post from someplace - but Im pretty sure it used to belong to Freakbass and several of us played it at the GTG.)

Awesome bass, if anyone is interested, dont hesitate to check it out.

For those interested in a used Skjold:

FOR SALE: Skjold Custom 5
Posted: : 06/02/2005
Category: Basses
Condition: Mint
Age: Months
Asking Price: $Trade

I'm testing the trade waters to see what's out there.

I have a mint Skjold Custom 5 with the following:
* Ash body
* Highly figured Lacewood top
* 35'scale Maple/Purpleheart neck w/ a 24 fret Purpleheart board
* EMG CS p-ups and 3-band pre w/ sweepable mids

This bass slams, but I'm in the market for something new and different, so let me know what you have. I'm particularly interested in Lulls, Sadowskys, Fbass, Laklands, basicly anything "J Bass" like. As always, I can add cash for the right trade.


FULL NAME: M.G. Mirra
CITY, STATE: Dublin, CA
EMAIL: [email protected]

 

[freakbass]

Yeah, it used to be mine. It's a great bass.

 

[embellisher]

Yeah, it used to be mine. It's a great bass.

Yep. I borrowed it for a couple of weeks, too. How have you been, man?