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SKJOLD CUSTOM BASS GUITARS

Skjold (pronounced - Should) are one of the most exciting basses in the USA at the moment, and are the instrument of choice for session ace Damian Erskine and bass virtuoso David Dyson both of whom now have their own custom models. Each instrument is hand made by Pete Skjold and the total amount of basses produced is around 50 per year with an twelve month waiting list, making each a unique masterpiece. We are working closely with this talented luthier in creating some of the most exciting basses available today. Call us for a demo on any of these basses or if wish to discuss a custom order.

These basses are in stock, please click on images for more information;

 

Bass Musician Magazine Review by Jake Wolf 11/11/10

Skjold Design 6-String Fretless

Peter Skjold (pronounced Shold) has spent almost twenty years as a professional bass player and has been been on the constant quest for the most tonally versatile and playable musical instruments available. This ultimately led him to design and commission his own basses in 1992. By 1996, Peter was making saw dust and refining what would become the “Standard ‘92” design. He now builds a full line of custom handmade basses in his shop in Ohio.

Bass Musician Magazine Video Review of the
Skjold Design 6-String Fretless Bass by Reviewer Jake Wolf.

These basses have been custom built for Bass Direct by Pete Skjold in the USA. Each has been hand crafted to the highest specifications. Featuring custom hardware, electronics and pickups each of the basses is unique. Pete Skjolds' reputation is second to none and his basses rank with the best. With less than 50 basses a year being built by Skjold, each one one is a unique masterpiece

The basses all feature a "zero fret" for added clarity on open strings and improved intonation. The split coil pickups have all the bite and depth of a single coil pickup but are hum-cancelling. Each pickup is perfectly voiced; the bridge pickup having plenty of depth and cut, the neck pickup having a nice growl and fullness. The East/Skjold custom preamps are smooth, quiet and deliver exactly what a bass player requires; great tone! The necks are very comfortable and easy to play, with impeccable fretwork and set-ups.

Here is really nice audio clip of a Pro '92 6 string courtesy of Will Greer; Show me Will Greer.mp3

Here is a you tube clip of David Dyson on his Skjold; Dave Dyson live

New models available;

Hand made strings from the USA - designed by top USA luthier Pete Skjold, they come in Stainless steel or Hybrid Stainless/Nickel mix.

Above is a picture of the Skjold Family of Basses

From L - R

'92, '92, '92, Offset '92, Offset '92, Lions Pride B, Lions Pride A

This clearly shows how much smaller the '92 and '92 offset bodies are compared to the regular sized Lions pride "Fender" sized bodies.

All prices are subject to change and include UK VAT at 17.5%. If you are purchasing from outside the EC (European Community) we can deduct the VAT from your items.

Unit 12, Rigby Close

Heathcote Ind Est

Warwick, CV34 6TH

tel: 01926 886433

Shop opening hours

Mon - Fri 9.30 - 5.00

Saturday 10.00 - 3.00

9 months interest free credit on up to £2000 on Instrument purchases!