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Samuel Shen double basses 

 

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.

In June of 2006 Shen’s Musical Instrument Company moved into their new four story, 68,000 square foot facility. The new building provides much needed space for wood/inventory storage and the expanding workforce. The new building features lots of natural light and updated ventilation equipment providing a pleasant work environment without sawdust and varnish fumes.

In 2006 the factory also purchased a bandsaw sawmill. The new mill allows them to control the log cutting process to produce the best quality tonewood with much less waste. The factory now employs over 70 workers. It is a very close knit group of workers over half of whom are married or related to each other. Having grown steadily since 1993 these developments should further strengthen Shen’s position in the market, providing quality instruments at a reasonable price for players of all levels, from student to professional.

The Bass Academy is proud to be official stockists of the following models.  Please contact us and call over for a test drive!

Please note – prices below do not include delivery – please contact for a quote.


SB200 Rogeri Willow  £6,555
 

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Fully carved double bass with spruce top, willow back and ribs. Hand applied oil varnish.  This willow version of the Rogeri bass has added rib depth for greater volume

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 Shen SB180  £3,675.00

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A fine hybrid bass with solid spruce top, flamed laminated sides and swell 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.

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Shen SB150  £3,100.00

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Samuel Shen hybrid double bass with carved spruce top with cosmetic veneer, inlaid purfling, laminated maple back & sides, beautiful hand applied oil varnish.
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Shen SB100  £2,375.00

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Shen’s nicest looking laminated bass with spruce top and maple sides and swell back. This bass is for the budget conscious or for anyone looking to enter the world of double bass playing.

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Tom Barrett & The Double Bass Workshop

Building on his background in traditional joinery and antique furniture restoration, Tom was invited to take training in violin repair by Herman Bischofberger of Bishofberger Violins, Seattle throughout the 1990's. Then in 1999, he was offered a one month intensive in Double Bass Restoration with Steven Reiley at Guarneri House, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has worked exclusively on the restoration, repair and setup of double basses since 1998, both in the USA and Ireland, and continues to collaborate and explore Double Bass construction, and restoration ideas and methods in various settings.

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Located in Galway city centre, the workshop offers a unique resource for Irish bass players, whether they are looking for their first double bass, looking to move up to a professional level instrument or needing expert restoration work carried out on their older fine pedigree bass.

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Products

  • £30 Lesson Gift Voucher £30.00
  • Double Bass Bow Case £91.95
  • Shen SB200 Rogeri Willow £6,555.00
  • Shen SB150 Double Bass £3,100.00
  • T&G Martin French bass bow £445.00
  • Ophelia French bass bow £195.00
  • Holtz French bass bow £83.00
  • Glasser French bass bow £109.00
  • Double Bass bags £178.00
  • Shen SB180 Double Bass £3,675.00
  • Shen SB100 Double Bass £2,375.00
  • 5 Lessons Gift Voucher £150.00 Original price was: £150.00.£120.00Current price is: £120.00.
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