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Double Bass Shen Owner's Club

#161
Now if I could only figure out why the picture of the lefty bass in the mirror seems to correspond to the mirror image expected for a righty bass! :confused:
 
#163
Matt R. said:
I wondered if anyone would notice that. Good eye. I just flipped the shot on my Photoshop mobile app. I won't stand for any of my basses appearing right-handed. Haha
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Well, I'm relieved but, you see, you did make it look like a right-handed bass, because that's how one would appear in a mirror. :)
 
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Ready to crank up.
 
#171
Hi Guys,
can i join this exclusive club my bass is a Shen prototype no shen label but i have it on good authority it is in fact a shen. Its a carved spruce top and sides and maple back 2004. Its been an orchestral student bass so its been through the mill a bit with a neck break and various cracks. All of which have been repaired professionally it has a wonderfull sound.


Her name is Bessie.
 

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#173
MostlyBass said:
That's right :)
Of course, practice doesn't hurt either... But my main point is that sometimes us bassists focus too much on the instrument. That said, I'll never give up my Rumano Solano Rogeri.
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I agree. Although it really is about practice and developing what comes from our hands, the right instrument, setup, strings, and other tweaks sure do add to the pleasure and ease with which we express ourselves. We just have to be sure that we don't end up trying to have the tail wag the dog. :)
 
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drurb said:
I agree. Although it really is about practice and developing what comes from our hands, the right instrument, setup, strings, and other tweaks sure do add to the pleasure and ease with which we express ourselves. We just have to be sure that we don't end up trying to have the tail wag the dog. :)
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I totally agree. My student's Shen was professionally setup and played really nice. If you can afford a higher end instrument, definitely go for it.

But I told if he ever upgrades keep then Shen. I wish I kept my first plywood bass for outdoor or jazz gigs. Or to keep at work (I'm a music teacher).
 
#175
MostlyBass said:
...If you can afford a higher end instrument, definitely go for it.
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I did! Yup, we agree on that too. :) I've been preaching here for years that one should get the very best instrument (within reason) that one can afford. It's unfortunate that those who have the least ability to overcome the shortcomings of a poor or poorly set up instrument are those into whose hands such instruments typically fall. Namely, beginners.
 

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