| Zia in Katalox
| This is a special piece, built in September of 2020. It is a five string Whaleback, built with a 33" scale and tuned B-G. Despite the shorter scale, the sound on this bass is clear, focused and massive, with a thundering B-string that has a clearly audible fundamental.
This is a premium build, with full katalox across the body, fingerboard, and headstock for a uniform stealthy look. The woods were selected to both provide a minimal look, while at the same time bringing attention to the purely artistic visage of the Whaleback design.
| Bodyw Paragraph
This bass features an obeche body. Obeche provides an open sound with strong harmonic overtone content.
| Neck Paragraph
A quartersawn maple neck is used for this bass, providing stability and an open tone.
| Top Wood Paragraph
A darkened katalox is used for the top and matching headstock on this bass.
| Fretboard
This bass features a katalox fingerboard. It is a fretless model.
| Pickups
Skjold tone audio dual coils are included on this bass.
| Pre-amp
The pre-amp is the Skjold Tone Audio "East" Pre amp.
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This bass features a 33" scale length. The low B is tight and focused sounding.
| Chambering
This bass does not feature any Skjold chambering features.
