If I had £2799...

[shizznit]

...it would be blown on this!

http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Skjold_SS_Whale_5.html

Oh my!

[jaydentaku]

Looks like an adjustable spanner

[Musicman20]

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1346934526' post='1794978']
Looks like an adjustable spanner
[/quote]
Lol

That is some craftsmanship on that bass. Definitely not to my tastes though.

[zero9]

Headstock looks a bit 'cheesy' for my taste.

[Matt42uk]

So sorry but thats just foul!

[shizznit]

Hehe! Provocative design, isn't it?

[Pinball]

No no no!

[Muzz]

10lbs? That'd be me out, if I wasn't already thanks to the shape. Not for me - I'd be chucking Mark the money for the Mike Lull TBird, and trousering the £99 difference...

[thisnameistaken]

I would give him another £800 and ask him to finish the headstock.

[Roland Rock]

I like the body shape, but the straight lines on the headstock don't compliment it at all, IMO

[Dingus]

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1346934233' post='1794971']
...it would be blown on this!

[url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Skjold_SS_Whale_5.html"]http://www.bassdirec...SS_Whale_5.html[/url]

Oh my!
[/quote]

I think the look of this thing is what people refer to as an acquired taste, as is the somewhat polite tone of these basses. Looking at your gear list, I think what you already have will actually sound better. Most importantly though, I hope no actual whales were harmed in the manufacture of this bass.

Edited September 6, 2012 by Dingus

[BassTractor]

PhotoShoppers, you know what to do with this pic plus a pic of a beer bottle.

Me no like. I love design and modern design, but do not love most custom bass designs. They mostly seem plain amateuristic and awkwardly weird. Come to think of it, so do most basses.

The Bongo, however ... Lurv it.


best,
bert

[Roland Rock]

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1346944816' post='1795161']
PhotoShoppers, you know what to do with this pic plus a pic of a beer bottle.

Me no like. I love design and modern design, but do not love most custom bass designs. They mostly seem plain amateuristic and awkwardly weird. Come to think of it, so do most basses.

The Bongo, however ... Lurv it.


best,
bert
[/quote]

The photoshop opportunities with a Bongo would be much more humourous :-)

Edited September 6, 2012 by Roland Rock

[bremen]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1346944606' post='1795159']
I think the look of this thing is what people refer to as an aquired taste, as is the somewhat polite tone of these basses. Looking at your gear list, I think what you already have will actually sound better. Most importantly though, I hope no actual whales were harmed in the manufacture of this bass.
[/quote]

Aye, you've got a Thumb and a Jazz, what more could the heart of man desire?

[Lfalex v1.1]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1346944606' post='1795159']
Most importantly though, I hope no actual whales were harmed in the manufacture of this bass.
[/quote]

I dunno... Skjold might be a name of Norwegian origin...









And then again, it might not....

[BassTractor]

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1346944995' post='1795165']
The photoshop opportunities with a Bongo would be much more humourous :-)
[/quote]


Dang! I forgot that for a few seconds.

best,
bert

PS You got something for my cricket bat as well?
Sh*t! ... Erm ...
I answered that one, didn't I?

[deefer_dog]

I don't like it!!

Just personal preference I suppose. As was said, I too find custom basses awkward looking. Extra wood seems to shout 'I'm considerably more expensive, than you' ( I bet you read that in Harry Enfields voice )

Then again, I'm not a fan of Ric's either.

[gary mac]

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1346934526' post='1794978']
Looks like an adjustable spanner
[/quote]



If Fred Flintstone were to be depicted with a bass, this would be exactly right

[JTUK]

I'd spend that money, but not on that bass

[EssentialTension]

I'm sure that must be a very well-crafted bass guitar but it holds absolutely no attraction for me.

[Happy Jack]

I'd keep worrying about what would happen when it spouted ...

[Musicman20]

Come to think of it, even if I had a really high level of disposable income, I wouldn't spend £2799 on a bass/guitar. I'd buy one nice one at around £1600-1800 and get a nice Tag watch or blow it on a holiday.

[RhysP]

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1346934233' post='1794971']
...it would be blown on this!

[url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Skjold_SS_Whale_5.html"]http://www.bassdirec...SS_Whale_5.html[/url]

Oh my!
[/quote]

You might want to consider spending some of that £2799 on an eye test.....

[thebrig]

Sorry Shizznit, but that is one ugly bass!

But it's a good job we all have different tastes, although it does seem that you are on your own on this one.

[Doddy]

I saw this the other day. I think it's a really nice looking bass,and I think Damian Erskine has
got a really nice tone.So all in all.....I like it