Shen Double Bass
Established in 1989, Sam's beginnings as a violin maker began with his first violin shop in Windsor, Canada. Since opening his first production facility in 1993, Sam has developed the talents of Suzhou's best woodworkers to produce fine stringed instruments. Now with a large staff of makers and varnishers, Sam's philosophy carries forward to a new generation of violin makers. Sam believes in hard work and dedication to the tradition of violin making, and adheres to traditional methods and materials throughout the violin making process.
Sam's goal is to make high quality instruments available to players of all levels, from student to professional.
Panormo
Top of the range model, the Panormo boast a big body with an easy 41.5" string length. Large upper and lower bouts encompasses you with a stunningly huge volume for orchestra or symphonic band. This bass is equally at home for a jazzer wanting a less amplified bass sound. Beautiful select maple back and sides with a responsive spruce top. Finest ebony fingerboard and hardware with top notch individual tuners.Price: $17,388.00
Rogeri
The Rogeri is a beautifully carved bass with violin corners and a slightly bigger body than the Shen 3/4 models. Still at a 41.5" string length, this bass exhibits a more complex voice and will age beautifully like any european instrument. Dressed with the finest ebony and tuning machines.SB800 Price:
$12,938.00
SB300 Price: $10,818.00
Rogeri Willow
This model is an all willow wood with a spruce top.It has a deeper rib than the maple Rogeri for more commanding power in the low end. Dressed with the same fine ebony and tuning machines found on the Rogeri.Price: $9,068.00
Rogeri Hybrid
This is the latest addition to the Shen Basses line. Modeled after the Rogeri outline and shape, this Rogeri Hybrid is a flatback with spruce top, willow sides and a laminated maple back. Thi bass has definition for a jazz player and also a big bottom to fill the room you are playing in.Price: $5,678.00
Gemunder 7/8 Willow
This 7/8 version of our popular Shen Willow has deeper ribs and wider bouts with a comfortable 42" string length. This bass has more power and low end extension than you can imagine for an orchestra or symphonic band. It also lends itself naturally to any jazz trio looking for that amp-less big bass sound.Price: $8,038.00
Shen 3/4 Willow
Shen's most popular all solid wood bass. The darker resonance of the willow sides and back gives this bass a mature and vintage sounding voice. This bass is a choice favourite for jazz and orchestra musician looking to command the music. Comfortable sloping shoulders makes this bass and easy choice as a solo instrument as well. Constructed as a flatback instrument, this bass has more focus in fundamentals.*Also available with maple sides and back.
SB200 Willow
Price: $6,368.00
SB200 Maple Price: $7,688.00
Flamed Hybrid SB180
A fine hybrid bass with soild spruce top, flamed laminated sides and back. This bass bows well like a solid carved bass but with more focus towards clarity in pizzicato. This bass can be a great work horse for a professional jazz bass player seeking a more focus and fundamental tone.Price: $4,548.00
Hybrid SB150
Sounding similar to the SB180 Flamed Hybrid, this bass is a cheaper alternative without the bells and whistles in aesthetics. This will be an entry level bass for any primary or secondary schools.Price: $3,788.00
Laminated Bass SB100
Shen's nicest looking laminated bass with spruce top and maple sides and back. This bass is for the budget conscious or for anyone looking to begin the world of double bass playing.Price: $3,248.00