*SOLD* 2002 Shen 7/8ths in Central Ohio

[Dave Irwin]

SOLD - Thanks!

1999 Samuel Shen SB200 7/8ths
Fully carved
Round back
42" string length
Wooden bridge adjusters
Arched tailpiece
standard Shen bag

I purchased this bass in 2004 and it is has been a great instrument. Big sound. Very resonant.
Very clear sound for pizz and arco.
Cosmetically, it looks like it's been played. A little rash on the upper right table, more on the upper ribs and a few light scratches on the back. Who wants a bass that looks brand new anyway?
The back has some nice flame to it.

The bass is nicely set up. I play with a relatively low action but it does not bottom out under a bow.
Set up work is by Sid Omasta

Right now it has EP Orchs. If interested I can swap them for some Helicore mediums or any set you provide and knock off some $. If not, I'll be buying some more EP's for my next bass.
I have no idea how to ship the thing so probably better for someone within driving distance of Col, OH.

I'm looking for $2900

BTW, I also have a Kramer Ferrington ABG, white I'd like to sell for $200 or reasonable offer.

Thanks,
Dave

By request, I have a few more pics. I'll try to get some more decent pics up tomorrow.

More pics

[Dave Irwin]

It looks like shipping may be possible after all if anyone is interested.

Thanks,
Dave

[Dave Irwin]

bump for $2,800


Thanks,
Dave

[klanger2003]

p.m. sent

[Dave Irwin]

Added pics of the Ferrington by request. The bass is fretless w/ fret lines

[Dave Irwin]

My window of opportunity on the bass I want is closing so any reasonable offers?

[Dave Irwin]

I have an old Polytone minibrute that could be packaged in the deal...
I'll probably ebay this bass if I can't get it sold this weekend.

Thanks,
Dave

[Dave Irwin]

Lower price - How about $2400 for the bass with Helicores or $2500 with EP's?

[Uncletoad]

Dang that's a good price. I should find some bread....

[Steve Swan]

This is a crazy good price for this bass!

[Dave Irwin]

Phil for you, I'd consider a trade for your Cleveland.

Originally Posted by Uncletoad

Dang that's a good price. I should find some bread....

[Uncletoad]

Originally Posted by Dave Irwin

Phil for you, I'd consider a trade for your Cleveland.

nah, I want 3 basses.

[Dave Irwin]

Never hurts to ask. I'd love to have something like the Cleveland for my regular swing gig and a nice carved 3/4 to concentrate on arco. It might be better if I never get 2 cause then I might want 3!

Dave

Originally Posted by Uncletoad

nah, I want 3 basses.

[Dave Irwin]

By request, here are some sound clips. Remember, it's about the bass, not the playing ability or lack thereof....

http://musicafterhours.com/sb200_sound_clips.php

[Jeremy Allen]

That sounds pretty nice! (the bass as well as the playing)
This is sorely tempting.

Any wolf tones or structural issues? (I had a Shen 7/8 which cracked the second day I owned it...)

[Dave Irwin]

Thanks. I've only had an open seam. I think I remember the luth I bought from telling me he repaired a table crack soon after he got it but I can't find any evidence of it. I'll ask him if he remembers but the bass is definitely stable. I've been gigging on it weekly including outdoor concerts.
No wolfs.

[nikolai poopius]

I'm curious to find out more about the cost of shipping; how would you consider shipping the bass?

[Dave Irwin]

There's another seller in my area that offered to help me with shipping if needed. After looking at the post in the basses forum about a bass that got wrecked in shipping, I'm a little nervous but if you PM me your location, I'll try to get an estimate.

Thanks,
Dave

[Dave Irwin]

Update: The Evah's have been moved to my new bass so they are no longer an option.
The bass is $2400 and I'm going to go with local pickup only.

Thanks,
Dave

[Dave Irwin]

I have a standard Shen bag to go with the bass. Still $2400 or would consider a trade for an NS Cleveland.