BASSWATCH

Every month, keen bass-spotter Ray Walker brings us an online bargain

Skjold Slayer £1,350 https://tinyurl.com/y8dac34f

This month’s eye-candy is a delectable Skjold Slayer five-string. The body of this monster boasts a single piece of primavera, with the deep-pocketed neck comprising purpleheart and maple for superb stability. Topping this off is a beautiful birdseye maple fingerboard. At its heart, the Slayer packs an East/Skjold two-band preamp with volume, pan and passive tone with push/pull active and passive modes. With the addition of Hipshot Ultralite tuners and A-style bridge, this incredibly versatile bass delivers tight, punchy tones ranging from crisp and aggressive to deep and fat. Just what you’d expect from a world-renowned custom builder.