Category: Basses by Maker

This new Shen SB 150 hybrid 3/4 (2020-2-119) is a versatile example that lives equally well in the orchestra or in the jazz band. Consistently one of the most popular student models for the shop, this bass has a rich, well developed voice. The Spruce top features fairly tight and even grain, with a smooth… Continue reading New Shen SB 150 hybrid 3/4

This new Shen SB 150 hybrid 3/4 (2019-12-52) is a good example of the kind of versatility that this model can have, performing equally well in jazz or orchestral settings. Spruce top with bold winter grain lines. Laminated maple back and sides. Maple neck with single unit tuning machines, ebony nut and fingerboard. Ebony fingerboard… Continue reading New Shen SB 150 hybrid 3/4

This new SB 180 Deluxe 3/4 hybrid model advanced student bass (2019-12-141) is a very beautiful example, featuring a close grain spruce top with lots of hazelfichte (bear claw figure) and a neck that shows off a fair amount of flame figure. The laminated maple back and side show slight flame figure. The single unit… Continue reading New Shen SB 180 Deluxe 3/4 hybrid

This new Shen SB 180 deluxe 3/4 hybrid (2019-12-44) has a very nice close grained spruce top that provides a strong and colorful voice in all ranges. This instrument is equally well suited to orchestral or jazz play. The laminated maple back and sides show a little curly figure. The maple neck is fitted with… Continue reading New Shen SB 180 deluxe 3/4 hybrid

This 2015 Shen SB 180 deluxe hybrid (2015-6-58) was purchased for a dedicated high school freshman and used in the school orchestra for four years. He took very good care of it and the bass shows little sign of having been played as consistently as it was. The spruce top is of moderate grain width… Continue reading 2015 Shen SB 180 deluxe hybrid model

This new Shen SB 150 Gemunder 7/8 hybrid bass (2019-9-76) has a very large voice, whether used for jazz or orchestral playing. The two-piece spruce top on this bass is especially nice, featuring bold winter grain lines for am powerful voice. Laminated maple flat back and sides, Maple neck, Single unit tuning machines, Ebony nut,… Continue reading New Shen SB 150 Gemunder 7/8 hybrid

This new Shen SB 190 Rogeri (large 3/4 size) hybrid model (2019-9-76) may well be the last example of this model that has been so popolar over the years. These basses generally have a very large voice, even though the string length is the same as the standard 3/4 size Shen models. Dimensions are: Top… Continue reading New SB 190 Rogeri (The very last one ??)