4, 5, 6-string · Bolt-on · hollow-body · single-cut
hollow body. single cut. Quest series - the flagship Skjold, a single-cutaway evolution of the Whaleback developed with bassist Damian Erskine. The 'Catacomb' semi-hollow chambering blends solid-body punch with acoustic air, bloom, and depth in an ergonomic contoured single-cut body, with a trademark adjustable thumb ramp. Handmade in the USA by Pete Skjold (Warsaw, Ohio). Also played by Mike Hall (Drakkar Cathedral). Build tiers: Stage 4700/4900/5100, Exotic 5500/5700/5900, Estate 8300/8500/8700 (4/5/6-string).
| Construction | Bolt-on |
| Strings | 4, 5, 6 |
| Body | Chambered obeche or mahogany (Catacomb semi-hollow) with exotic top |
| Neck | Quartersawn maple |
| Fingerboard | Pau ferro, maple, or ebony |
| Neck Pickup | Skjold Tone Audio dual-coil |
| Bridge Pickup | Skjold Tone Audio dual-coil |
| Controls | Skjold Tone Audio 3-band active preamp (volume, blend, bass, mid, treble); adjustable pickup ramp |
| Bridge | Skjold/Hipshot bridge |
| Made In | USA |
Artists documented playing the Skjold Drakkar: Chris Vance, Damian Erskine, Mike Hall.