Test drove one in March. Decent orchestra bass, worth a look/listen. He also had an Arvi in stock. I would definitely consider it if in the market for a new orchestra bass. Also had a good jazz sound.
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Tejano Bass - "Never pick a fight with an old Tejano! If he's too old to fight, he'll just shoot ya!" That's (Tay-hah'-no) . . . if you don't savvy Tex-Mex.
Anyone know the pricing? I can't seem to find them in their inventory list.
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Famous last words: And with that- Im gone. You will probably read in the paper soon about a deranged kid who burns his bass in front of a luthier.
Mike Shank and his wife Linda should really receive more buzz. They're honest, reliable, and provide top notch work. If Mike is proud to offer an instrument, then it is going to be something special!
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My bass is a Shank's Shop model bass (not sure which) but is Romanian so it would not be the same. I love it to death and would be comfortable buying any bass that Shank puts his name on.
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It takes a special kind of man to dance with a fat lady.
I have the incredible fortune of living 15 minutes away from Mike's shop. He's an excellent guy to deal with-- he will actually try to find the least expensive solution possible.
I took my bass in for a little bit of bridge work-- my G string was too low, and my bass had been sitting in my closet for four years.
He took the bridge off, re-shaped it, and within minutes I had a better-playing instrument. Even with the cake of Nyman's rosin I bought, I don't think I spent more than $20 in that visit.
I will definitely be buying my next bass from him.
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