Hi,
I'm selling my lovely upright bass. I got it about 8-9 years ago. I only play it about 30 minute a year, so I'm going to sell it and buy some car parts. I prefer cash, but would also consider a trade for a less-expensive plywood bass plus a big stack of cash.
The bass is a Shen model SB150, which is a hybrid bass (carved top with laminate back and sides). It has a hand-rubbed oil finish, which was available from the luthier for an up charge to the model. The finish is much nicer than the standard finish. The bass was set up by a well-known bass luthier in Indianapolis named Nick Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd also made a nice adjustable bridge for it and upgraded the tailpiece "gut".
It's in excellent condition, having only been out of my smoke-free, pet-free house a dozen times. I've played it with a variety of strings. The adjustable bridge allows for a range of action for different strings. It is currently strung with Spiro E&A and Gamut Red Diamond D&G. In the photos it is strung with 4 Spirocores. I prefer to keep the Gamuts if a full set of Spiros are ok with you.
It has a David Gage Realist pickup installed. This style of pick up is a thin foil material that goes under one foot of the bridge. The pickup could be easily removed if you don't need it, but it does no harm to the acoustics of the bass and sounds excellent if you need to amplify the bass for a gig. I played a couple of blues gigs with this bass as a substitute bass player. The bass sounds great both acoustically and amplified.
I will include a nice heavy-duty padded bag for the bass. I don't have a bow, and know very little about them. You should budget $100 or more to get a bow. You can find good info here on Talkbass.
I'm not sure what else to say about the bass. I think it's a great bass, at a great price vs performance point. It doesn't hurt that it's pretty too, much nicer than many "student"-level basses you might find. Don't let the fact that the back and sides are not carved deter you from getting a hybrid bass. You (might) give up a little sound-wise, but gain durability and resistance to changes in humidity, and subsequent expensive repairs.
I forgot to photograph the bag. It's black.
No shipping on this bass. I can drive it part way to you within reason.
The price is $2650 with the bag, pickup, and 4 Spiros. Thanks for looking.
Best regards,
Jeff
Iowa City
I'm selling my lovely upright bass. I got it about 8-9 years ago. I only play it about 30 minute a year, so I'm going to sell it and buy some car parts. I prefer cash, but would also consider a trade for a less-expensive plywood bass plus a big stack of cash.
The bass is a Shen model SB150, which is a hybrid bass (carved top with laminate back and sides). It has a hand-rubbed oil finish, which was available from the luthier for an up charge to the model. The finish is much nicer than the standard finish. The bass was set up by a well-known bass luthier in Indianapolis named Nick Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd also made a nice adjustable bridge for it and upgraded the tailpiece "gut".
It's in excellent condition, having only been out of my smoke-free, pet-free house a dozen times. I've played it with a variety of strings. The adjustable bridge allows for a range of action for different strings. It is currently strung with Spiro E&A and Gamut Red Diamond D&G. In the photos it is strung with 4 Spirocores. I prefer to keep the Gamuts if a full set of Spiros are ok with you.
It has a David Gage Realist pickup installed. This style of pick up is a thin foil material that goes under one foot of the bridge. The pickup could be easily removed if you don't need it, but it does no harm to the acoustics of the bass and sounds excellent if you need to amplify the bass for a gig. I played a couple of blues gigs with this bass as a substitute bass player. The bass sounds great both acoustically and amplified.
I will include a nice heavy-duty padded bag for the bass. I don't have a bow, and know very little about them. You should budget $100 or more to get a bow. You can find good info here on Talkbass.
I'm not sure what else to say about the bass. I think it's a great bass, at a great price vs performance point. It doesn't hurt that it's pretty too, much nicer than many "student"-level basses you might find. Don't let the fact that the back and sides are not carved deter you from getting a hybrid bass. You (might) give up a little sound-wise, but gain durability and resistance to changes in humidity, and subsequent expensive repairs.
I forgot to photograph the bag. It's black.
No shipping on this bass. I can drive it part way to you within reason.
The price is $2650 with the bag, pickup, and 4 Spiros. Thanks for looking.
Best regards,
Jeff
Iowa City
