| Whaleback
| History
Seeing its first appearance in its current incarnation as a signature model for Skjold artist, Damian Erskine, the Whaleback has become an iconic representation of what Skjold Design Guitars offers to the bass playing world. Designed and refined over many years, the Whaleback offers the same incredible playability, consistency, ergonomics and amazing sound production that Skjold Design builds into every instrument. While an option for all basses, this model is often paired with ramps for the serious finger style player. Not only is this Skjold-pioneered solution an incredibly practical addition, it further lends the Whaleback its modern appearance, while simultaneously being timeless as a complete package.
| This bass is a Drakkar six string, built in a 34" inch scale with an obeche body.
This is a build belonging to the exotic series, with a flamed maple top . The woods were selected as part of the usual Catacomb build options, with Obeche being Skjold's desired choice for such a build. Skjold Tone Audio pickups and pre round out the electronics package, with this bass providing a huge sound in an extremely playable form.
| Bodyw Paragraph
This bass features an obeche body for a resonant and open sound.
| Neck Paragraph
A quartersawn maple neck is used for this bass, providing stability and an open tone.
| Top Wood Paragraph
This bass features a beautifully colored flame maple top.
| Fretboard
This bass features an ebony fingerboard.
| Pickups
Skjold tone audio dual coils are included on this bass.
| Pre-amp
The pre-amp is the Skjold Tone Audio 3-band Pre amp.
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This bass features a 34" scale length. The low B is tight and focused sounding.
| Chambering
This bass does not feature any Skjold chambering features.
