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  • Dezron Douglas

    |"I have searched far and wide for the perfect bass ... 

    Pete has figured out the algorithm of wood and sound and 

    caters to the player."


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  • Mike Hall

    |"A Skjold bass somehow manages to combine tone,

    range, action, and versatility without compromise. 

    It is truly an instrument of the highest class."

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  • Tony Grey

    |"The best fretless I've ever played"

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  • Jon von Boehm

    |"Skjold Basses are some of the finest instruments 

    I have had the pleasure to play. 

    I am very proud to be a Skjold Bass artist."

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  • Alex Ryan

    Alex Ryan

    |"This bass is more a work of art than just a musical instrument"

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  • Damian Erskine

    |"I'm a Skjold player for life."

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  • David Dyson

    |"Nobody builds a better bass"

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Skjold Design Guitars LLC is very happy and honored to celebrate 20 years of bass building excellence. Pete would like to thank all the amazing customers he has had the pleasure to serve for the past 20 years, and wants to let everyone know there are many more great things coming out of the shop in the very near future. Every bass from this point on is a twenty-years-in-the-making masterpiece, made especially for you!


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| The custom bass builder pros trust

"A bass is a bass, but a Skjold is a superior instrument that gives me exactly what I give it. Get you one! "

- Dezron Douglas

Dezron Douglas began playing Skjold basses in the year 2018 and has since, working in conjunction with Pete Skjold on a custom handmade bass, developed a signature Lion's Pride.


 Check out Dezron's artist page.

"Every Skjold bass I own feels like the best bass of its kind that I’ve tried."

- Damian Erskine

Damian Erskine has been playing Skjold basses since 2009 and has a signature Whaleback model. Damian plays basses by Skjold Design Guitars for all of his recording and touring needs.


 Read the interview with Damian Erskine.

"I have yet to have played a Skjold that wasn't outstanding."

- David Dyson

David Dyson has been playing Skjold basses since 2007 and has toured the world with a variety of other artists. There is a reason why he only plays basses by Skjold Design Guitars.

 Read the interview with David Dyson.

"Skjold Basses are some of the finest instruments I have had the pleasure to play. "

- Jon von Boehm

Jon von Boehm is a busy in demand bass player from Nashville Tennessee. He can be found playing his Skjold Basses on the road, in the studio, and doing clinics.

 Check out Jon von Boehm's artist page.

| The best basses our customers have ever played

"I have three Skjold basses! They are without a doubt the finest basses I have ever played. The attention to detail and playability are only surpassed by the tone of these lively instruments! A tip of the hat to master luthier Pete Skjold!"


| Mark Sachetti

"If you are looking for a top of the line bass, you should look no further then Skjold Design.  Pete has built me two of them and the experience has been above and beyond any expectations I could have had.

The craftsmanship and attention to detail is higher than any of the top 5 boutique basses I have ever played."


| Alex Tullo Jr.

"Playability, sonic range and quality in all aspects. That’s the focus here. I have been playing for 40 years. I have played them all UNTIL. Until I had Pete Skjold make me a custom. There isn’t a better bass. Anywhere! Fodera is nice! But Skjold is on another level. Most builders focus on beautiful instruments. Pete focuses on the whole thing. Once you play a Skjold? You WILL want to own one. There’s no comparison. Period."

| W.G. Driskell

"I've played many basses in my 20+ years of being a musician, and have bought and sold many, too.  One thing I will never do, however, is part ways with one of Pete's wonderful basses.  They are by far the highest quality instruments I've ever played and have a tone and feel unlike any other."


| Randy Gerhart

"I have played all kinds of high end basses, but when I purchased my first Skjold, I was absolutely blown away. Every note I played I could feel vibrating throughout the instrument and in my body. Hard to describe. I sold off other instruments so that I could order directly from Pete. Working with Pete is an absolute pleasure. He really understands how to help you get exactly what you need in terms of tone, ergonomics, weight, and comfort."


| Lyons Shockley

"Pete Skjold is a luthier at the top of his game and ranks among the best in the world. He’s a pleasure to deal with and makes sure everything is to your liking. His instruments play, look and sound amazing. It is rare to find a luthier so committed to all 3 aspects. I will only consider Skjold Design for my future instrument builds.."


| Ken Chang

"As a player with 40+ years of experience and a run with many workhorse and high-end basses, Pete's work is truly in the top echelons of bass craftsmanship. His neck work & low action results are second to none! As a lefty player, Pete welcomed the challenge of creating a stupendous array of basses that won't ever be sold or traded. Yes... they're that good so get off the fence and order one!"

| Barry Abramowitz

"Deciding which luthier to pick can be a daunting task. Every player is unique, and we all have different tastes. With that said, there were a few standout factors that convinced me to put my trust in Pete Skjold. Purchasing a Skjold has been one of the best decisions of my life. We're already working on a second one."


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