mhuk Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 Cheers You know the layout doesn't quite work in Firefox on a PC? Quote
bobpalt Posted July 6, 2007 Posted July 6, 2007 Best of luck to you Mark, with your new venture. As the owner of 2 Skjold basses, one of which is actually shown on Marks web site (the spalted Exotic 4 string), I can only say that anyone trying one will be blown away! They are light, immaculately crafted, perfectly balanced, and sound wicked. I dont think ordering one would be in any way a gamble, as satisfaction is guaranteed! The prices are also reasonable for what is a totally hand made bass to the highest standards. Just have a look.................[attachment=1082:Skjold1.jpg] Quote
poptart Posted July 7, 2007 Author Posted July 7, 2007 (edited) Bob - many thanks chiming in. I believe you are the first UK owner of a Skjold and you now have 2. I understand that one of them is an older version with EMG electronics in it. Pete Skjold really has a great feel for design and construction and this latest batch of basses has built upon his already good reputation and has raised the bar even further. I believe that once players get a chance to play one of these basses they will appreciate just how good they are. I look forward to trying your basses out. Regards Mark Edited July 20, 2007 by poptart Quote
poptart Posted July 20, 2007 Author Posted July 20, 2007 Well - I now have another great bass guitar company onboard - the fabulous Wood&Tronics from Italy. I have been really into what these guys are doing and the basses look amazing. Check out the site and have a look. I should be getting a couple of these in at the end of September. Regards Mark Quote
Guest Bald Eagle Posted July 20, 2007 Posted July 20, 2007 Oh....How I wish I were good enough & rich enough to even entertain the very idea, therefore to save temptation I have just pulled the pages with Leamington Spa on out of the A to Z. Quote
poptart Posted October 1, 2007 Author Posted October 1, 2007 Just to let you all know - I will have a stand at Music Live on the 2/3/4 November this year. I will have some Wood and Tronics basses, some Nordstrand Basses, a couple of Roscoes and hopefully at least one Skjold. If you want to come say hello I will be on stand AG4 - all basschatters are more than welcome I will have a couple of PJB amps to play through and some headphones if when get shut down Regards Mark Quote
theosd Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 Any chance of some decently priced MusicMan gear to continue with the American high quality theme? As a sort of 'lower higher end' option. =] Quote
poptart Posted October 1, 2007 Author Posted October 1, 2007 [quote name='theosd' post='68203' date='Oct 1 2007, 03:49 PM']Any chance of some decently priced MusicMan gear to continue with the American high quality theme? As a sort of 'lower higher end' option. =][/quote] Well - I am looking into expanding the range into the £1000 - £1500 range. To be honest there are too many shops doing the MM stuff and the prices are fixed by the importers! I will hopefully be getting some basses in that range soon, they may actually come from a couple of the companies I am already dealing with! The basses I am stocking are literally hand made and although not "cheap", represent far better value for money than many of the "branded" basses I have seen and played over the years for similar money Keep an eye on the site for new stuff - I will post on here when I get any confrmed news. If you have any specific requirements for a bass shoot me a PM and I will see what I can do. PS - If you want your MM sooped up a bit - try one of our Nordstrand Pickups in it, it'll be like a new bass Regards Mark Quote
Old Horse Murphy Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 That Green Nordy Vj5 with the maple neck is stunning. I've seen a few pics of them in the past and must admit I've had a hankering for them for a while. Quote
poptart Posted October 1, 2007 Author Posted October 1, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='68225' date='Oct 1 2007, 04:27 PM']That Green Nordy Vj5 with the maple neck is stunning. I've seen a few pics of them in the past and must admit I've had a hankering for them for a while.[/quote] Agreed! That is not one of mine unfortunately, I will post up some of the new basses that have some awesome colours. I played it safe with the first few Nordys, but am keen to get someone to order one with the funky colours on, I may end up ordering a couple on spec If you can make it to the show I think you will be blown away by the Nordys. I have a range of the pickups in this first batch as well, the White Vj5 will have the Big Singles in which are superb and give a massive Old School vibe, but are much bigger sounding than the original single coils in J basses. Mark Edited October 1, 2007 by poptart Quote
poptart Posted October 2, 2007 Author Posted October 2, 2007 Newsflash Bass Direct are now the UKs official Bergantino dealer - we should be receiving these awesome cabs in the next few weeks and hopefully will have some on display at Music Live at the NEC 2/3/4 November. Mark Quote
ped Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 I hear there is a celebrity helping you at the NEC show in November? Quote
poptart Posted October 2, 2007 Author Posted October 2, 2007 [quote name='ped' post='68828' date='Oct 2 2007, 09:43 PM']I hear there is a celebrity helping you at the NEC show in November?[/quote] Oh really? Who might that be then?? Oh yes - Ped it going to be on the Bass Direct stand on the Saturday (3rd Nov) giving me a hand, what a star Come along and say hello (it is his Birthday on the Monday so presents are welcome ) Quote
ped Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 Aha! Who is this marvelous ped fellow! Oh! I seem to have logged in to the wrong account. Quote
poptart Posted October 2, 2007 Author Posted October 2, 2007 Oh - and Old Git (Si) will be on the stand on the Sunday with me - it will be a basschat MINI GTG Quote
ped Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 Brilliant!! I might have to come on Sunday too! Quote
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