Double Bass Shen Owner's Club

[Robert Strickland]

Hi Robert,
I'm working on the new site as we speak, so I've let the old one get a little dusty. There is a Youtube video of it: .

Dang that bass looks good

 

[jp41]

Hi, like so many on this thread, long time electric player, aspiring upright player. After borrowing an upright for a year and a half, purchased my very own Shen SB88 and I love it!

 

[DrayMiles]

I'm in too.. SB100.. To go with my Juzek..

 

[Rod Sroufe]

Here is my Rogeri Willow which I use for orchestra only. A few pics next to my Roma hybrid which I use for jazz and pit orchestra work. The last pic is with my bass section collegues

basses with mine being on the far left.

 

[Ron Plichta]

Rod, who did your extension?

 

[Rod Sroufe]

Rod, who did your extension?

The ebony extension on the Shen was done at the Cincinnati Bass Cellar. I suppose either Andy Stetson or Chris Roberts did it but I did not ask them who specifically made/installed it. It works really well and does not rattle.

I did not have it a month and I tripped up some stairs with the bass. Fortunately, the only damage done was bending the closer bracket. They got me in right away and had it fixed in a few hours. I have a great time every time I go there.

 

[Ron Plichta]

Thanks. I have the Rogeri Willow and am debating what to do with it. I was dead set on selling it a few weeks ago because I thought it was too soft-sounding, but I swapped out the Belcantos I had on it for Flexocors and I'm auditioning a bow that seems to have added a bit of brightness to it. I had a new bridge put on it last year that also helped. Have you done any other mods to your bass, such as an endpin or tailpiece swap?

 

[Rod Sroufe]

Thanks. I have the Rogeri Willow and am debating what to do with it. I was dead set on selling it a few weeks ago because I thought it was too soft-sounding, but I swapped out the Belcantos I had on it for Flexocors and I'm auditioning a bow that seems to have added a bit of brightness to it. I had a new bridge put on it last year that also helped. Have you done any other mods to your bass, such as an endpin or tailpiece swap?

I've not done any further upgrades to the Rogeri Willow. The endpin in my Romanian hybrid is nearing end of useful life so I am considering upgrading the Shen endpin then installing the current Shen endpin over to the Romanian. I have no plans for the tailpiece.

I didn't care for the sound of Belcantos on my Shen. They produced a sound that was deep and powerful, but too dark in tone for my taste. I swapped them for Kaplans which kept the power on the bottom end, but added a bit more clarity to the tone. My teacher, who is a professional orchestra player, has nothing but praises for the sound of this instrument.

I have made recordings of orchestra performances I have been involved with where we played a piece with a 4 part harmony bass section soli and this instrument projects very well in a hall. hope you find the winning combination of bow/upgrades for yours.

 

[Ron Plichta]

I think I made some headway with the bow. I tried out an F.C. Pfretzschner from a local shop. That brightened the tone a little bit. Based on that trial, I had my bow rehaired from black to white and noticed an improvement in brightness, so I'm now debating which bow to keep. Right now, my current bow is winning out.

I also accidentally found out that using Kolstein all-weather rosin may be more to the bow and strings' liking as compared to my normal Kolstein soft

Someone else had mentioned installing an Ulsa endpin helped. The OEM one is rattling and so I may consider that option based on what my luthier suggests.

 

[Rick Auvil]

A used Shen 180 for a new bassist. Match made in heaven...

lorianb - You are now #51 in the Shen Owner's Club!

 

[Rick Auvil]

My Shen SB200 Flatback Willow 7/8

You are now officially #53!

 

[Rick Auvil]

Hey, Rick, does that mean I have to post a pic?

Yep!

 

[Rick Auvil]

Hi folks. SB 150 here (I think). I have the hybrid. I have a few questions:
1. What's the benefit in TB of being in a club? Not meant to be a sarcastic question, just curious. Just a fun thing?
2. What's the difference between an SB 150 and a 180? Both hybrid?
3. I looked at a Shen Willow Flatback the other day. Don't know the number. Sounded great. Anybody own one? I'm wondering about the "fatback" being more trouble in terms of cracks. My hybrid seems indestructible.

Just a fun thing, but the prestige is immense!

 

[Rick Auvil]

I'm in too.. SB100.. To go with my Juzek..

Picture?

 

[Rick Auvil]

Shen Owner's Club Membership Number Update!
I'm trying my best here! Please let me know if I have any inaccuracies. We do need a few pictures. Congratulations to our newest owners - you'll love your Shens!

#1 Skabasskid - Gemunder 7/8 Willow Five-String Flatback
#2 chris1125 - Gemunder 7/8 Willow Flatback
#3 Justin Rister - SB80
#pi fingers - SB200
#4 glenfong - SB200 Willow
#5 James Gibson - SB200 3/4 Flatback
#6 Patton - Gemunder 7/8 Willow Flatback
#7 RSBBass - SB80
#8 tstone - SB180
#9 Hqubed - SB300, SB180, SB180 w/ C Extension (WOW!)
#10 kmanley_29649 - SB80
#11 jdepriest - SB-200 Rogeri
#12 PostBop - SB-150
#13 Jeff BTZ - SB 80
#14 buffalobillh - SB 90
#15 bassclef13 - SB 80 half size
#16 TheCush - SB 200 and SB 2000
#17 Dave Hosking - SB 180
#18 Adagio - SB 200 Willow
#19 jwbassman - SB 150
#20 Jdog568404 - SB 180? (check)
#21 Rick Auvil - SB 180
#22 erniej - SB 150
#23 MrSunshine - SB-80 (We want to see your picture!)
#24 Matt R. - SB 80
#25 bassplayer48 - Shen prototype
#26 Garrett151 - SB 200 Willow
#27 fish slapper - SB 90
#28 Wall Bass - SB 180
#29 JB27 - SB 80
#30 InQuiet - SB-80
#31 Lenbytown - SB 80
#32 dustdbass6 - SB200
#33 Basscat125 - SB200 - picture needed
#34 Bert Slide - SB 180
#35 christw - SB 80
#36 Wild Rice Chris - SB 200 - picture needed
#37 dkziemann - Rogeri - picture needed
#38 TPugh - SB 800 Rogeri
#39 SamShreves - Ruggeri Willow 7/8
#40 McGryff - SB 905
#41 Bin Son Of Bin - SB 150
#42 P Nut - SB 150
#43 Atmaram - SB 80
#43 Fat Steve - SB80
#44 c0l0rx3 - SB 80
#45 Scotch - SB80
#46 BassmanI - SB80
#47 mojar99 - SB200 Willow Flatback
#48 csrund - SB200 Maple Flatback (2004)
#49 Adam Attard - SB 80
#50 neddtrow – SB300
#51 lorianb – SB180
#52 Rod Sroufe – Rogeri Willow
#53 BrettBelanger – SB200 Flatback
#54 Feral Feline – SB150 (Picture pending)
#55 byrdzeye – SB88 (Picture pending)
#56 Legion – SB200 Willow
#57 Robert Strickland - SB150
#58 jp41 – SB88
#59 Dray Mills – SB100 (Picture pending)
#60 mpf - SB150
#61 Ron Plichta - Rogeri Willow
#62 CProvatas - SB190 Rogeri Hybrid
#63
#64

Some numbers amended - sorry for the mix-up!

 

[mpf]

Yes please. Shen 150 here. Love it.

 

[Ron Plichta]

Ya missed me. I have a Rogeri Willow.

 

[Rick Auvil]

Yes please. Shen 150 here. Love it.

Gotcha edited in!

 

[Rick Auvil]

Ya missed me. I have a Rogeri Willow.

Done!

 

[Rod Sroufe]

Sorry for being nitpicky but #51, 52 and 53 are repeating on the list...