Instruments/Accessories

3/4 willow fully carved fatback with a very big, mature tone. Currently strung with Bel Canto strings. This is Shen's best selling bass because it can do it all. Phenomenal bass for the money.  Includes an excellent Bobelock bag.

Made in 2017, This is a small 3/4 or 5/8 bass that doesn’t sound small at all.  A customer said it reminded him of Edgar Meyer’s bass. Beautiful tone with great projection. Pics don’t do this justice but are available on request.  C extension. New setup and adjustable bridge. A LOT of bass here. 

This bass is a great sounding bass with a good setup.  Its growl, punch and sustain make it an ideal jazz bass but it sounds good under the bow so it could be a good 'only' bass for a working pro. Restored in 2009, its ready.  42" Eb neck. Realist PU.

This bass has seen a lot of action and  has learned a few things.  Dark and very woody but with excellent sustain.  Very good jazz axe.  It's a player for sure.

Rare 1940 blonde with painted grain on the back and ribs (more pics on request). The top was reformed and reinforced with a belly patch.   A tapered shim under the fingerboard raises the projection so it has a nice high bridge and more volume. This is a loud bass with excellent sustain and punch.  Ready for another 80 years. SOLD!

Excellent laminate bass which is made to a higher standard than the other stuff available, much of it almost disposable.  Strung with Spirocore Mittels it has clarity and sustain but bows quite well. 

This is a big upgrade from the SB88 laminate due to slightly deeper ribs and a carved top.  The tone is bigger, darker and has more character.  Strung with Spirocore Mittels, it is a great bass that bows surprisingly well. 

Abraham Prescott basses are known to be great orchestra instruments and this one is no exception. This has a big, full low end and is responsive  and well set up. Made in Concord, NH in 1834 this has undergone a shoulder reduction, scroll graft and had its f holes moved up to achieve a very playable 42” string length.  This instrument was owned and played by Harold Carnes of the Chicago Symphony in the 1950’s and has plenty of documentation.  Additional pics and information on request.

Fully restored in 2021, this bass got a new back with diagonal bracing, a shortened neck with a 42” string length and new varnish.  It is a big bass with deep ribs and has a sound to match.  A low C extension is well supported. This is a hybrid bass with an old carved tone but it will be a very reliable instrument. 

One of the nicest Kay basses I’ve seen and  it certainly has that great old tone Kays are known for. New adjustable bridge so it’s ready for another 85 years. 

This 3/4 bass may have been a Romanian import or made in the KCS shop. Regardless, it bears their varnish and has a wonderful, loud and even tone with good sustain.  The scroll  bears tooling marks and the varnish is slightly antiqued.  Great all around bass. 

Top model 350 from January 1938. Full restoration with new bassbar. Amazing bass for any use with sustain, projection, clarity and tonal depth. 43” D neck which plays as well as many shorter basses. Must be played to understand. 

Beautiful 3/4 with a huge, dark tone. This bass is an excellent bass for orchestra, jazz, pit, whatever. Easy to play with good access to the upper register. 

This is a nice upper level Chinese bass from the KC Strings shop.  Excellent orchestra bass with fully gated extension. 

This one has some battle scars but has just been completely gone over. New bassbar, all cracks repaired and new adjustable bridge.  Original hatpeg machines which are always cool.  Beautiful sounding old bass with a nice setup here at the shop. 

Very nice KRUTZ import based on a well known German Busetto cornered bass. Amazing flamed Chinese ash throughout and a big, clear and projecting tone. Tight grained spruce top, of course. Inquire, but the price is attractive. 

Beautifully flamed ribs, back and neck on this one. The sloped shoulders make it very easy to get around on. 

Unable to find a quiver I liked, I designed this.  Hand stitched from heavy vegetable tanned hides, these will last a lifetime. Due to a unique attachment point, they don't flop over the tailpiece when the bass is laid down. Monogram available for $10.

When you are looking for a bow, check back to see what I have.  Inventory changes often.

Handmade extensions in various hardwoods, custom fit to your bass.  

Neutral pickup with a clear yet slightly warm tone. Sounds great on most basses and will handle high volumes without feeding back. Price includes installation assuming  it goes on an adjustable bridge with metal adjusters. 

The original Realist which fits under the bridge foot. Very warm and natural tone. Excellent choice for a better bass when high volume isn’t necessary.