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Shen Basses: Now available in Toronto 

 

Over the past couple of decades, Samuel Shen basses have developed a positive and well-deserved reputation for reliability and value.  They sound great, look great, and come with a one-year limited warranty. 

 

Stand Up Guy basses currently has the SB 88, 90, 100, 150, 180, and 190 basses in stock.  Selection varies, including a few demo and gently used instruments.  Instruments can also be special ordered.

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The photos below are of the actual basses that are currently in the shop!   Used Shen basses, when they are available, are listed on the 'Used Basses for Sale' page.

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Shen SB 200 Busetto 3/4 Maple 

 

  • All solid wood: Carved spruce top and carved maple back  

  • Hand-applied oil finish

  • Sloped shoulders for easy access to thumb position

  • Uncommon Busetto design

  • Beautifully flamed wood on sides and back

  • Outer linings and scroll feature hand-carved facets

  • 41” string length, and a ‘D’ Neck

  • Set up with a high quality Despiau French bridge

  • Strung with Thomastik Belcanto strings

  • 1 year limited warranty

  • $8495

 
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Shen SB 88 3/4 Laminate

 

  • Durable maple laminated bass 

  • Hand-applied oil finish

  • Violin corners, a round back, 41” string length, and a ‘D’ Neck

  • Set up with a high quality Despiau French bridge

  • Strung with Helicore Pizzicato strings

  • 1 year limited warranty

  • $2795

 
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Shen SB 90 Blonde 3/4 Laminate

 

  • Blonde-finished sturdy laminated bass (made with maple ply and solid maple)

  • Hand-applied oil finish

  • Plate tuners with fancy engraving

  • Violin corners, a round back, 41” string length, and a ‘D’ Neck

  • Set up with a high quality Despiau French bridge

  • Strung with Helicore Hybrid strings

  • 1 year limited warranty

  • $2895

 
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Shen SB 100 3/4 Deluxe Laminate

 

  • Features a laminated spruce top, and maple ply back and sides

  • Inlaid purfling, upgraded tuners

  • Hand-applied oil finish

  • Gamba corners, a round back, 41” string length, and a ‘D’ Neck

  • Set up with a high quality Despiau French bridge

  • Strung with Helicore Hybrid strings

  • 1 year limited warranty

  • $2995

 
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Shen SB 180 3/4 hybrid

 

  • Fully carved spruce top, with heavily flamed ply maple ribs and round back

  • Hand-applied oil finish, inlaid purfling

  • Violin corners, a round back, 41” string length, and a ‘D’ Neck

  • Set up with a high quality Despiau French bridge

  • Strung with Daddario Hybrid Helicore strings

  • Comes with a 1 year limited warranty

  • Priced at $5295

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Shen SB 190 Rogeri 3/4 hybrid

 

  • Fully carved spruce top, with ply maple ribs and flat back

  • Hand-applied oil finish, inlaid purfling

  • Violin corners, a round back, 41” string length, and a ‘D’ Neck

  • Set up with a high quality Despiau French bridge

  • Strung with Daddario Hybrid Helicore strings

  • Comes with a 1 year limited warranty

  • Priced at $4995

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