Basses $7000-$15000

This beautiful Juzek recently came into the shop after  being owned by the same person for 40 years. It had not been played much when she got it, and she didnt play it much either. So, that being said the condition of this bass is stellar. The sound is loud and forceful, without seeming harsh. It speaks quickly, and the low register is expanding with every passing day. Great response from pizz or arco.

Getting a fresh fingerboard dress, new adjustable bridge, and new German endpin, the playability is effortless, and the set up leaves nothing to be desired.

The only thing this monster needs is a new owner to play it, well into the 21st century.

$10,000 

Bag options available.

Post War- Andreus Morelli (German) 3/4 

Round Back. Carved, Violin corners. Excellent condition. Label reads Made in Germany "USSR occupied".

Strong, focused sound, pizzicato or arco. Very strong solo bass! Played for many years in San Diego Symphony.
Also works great for jazz. 

$12000

Shen Model 150 3/4 Hybrid Bass.
Set up and adjusted, with D'Addario Helicore Hybrid strings, adjustable bridge and padded bag.
$5,500 w bag

Shen Flat Back 3/4 Hybrid Bass

Set up and adjusted, w D'Addario Helicore Hybrid Strings. Adjustable bridge and padded bag

$5,600 w bag

Shen Model 150 5/8 Hybrid
Same set up as above. 
Special order.

Shen 3/4 Model 180 Violin corner Hybrid Bass.
Same set up as above.

Special order.

Pete's Upright Bass Shop of Portland, is proud to be Portland's exclusive source for Shen basses: The finest Chinese, student, basses on the market!

Model 80  size 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 (rental/rent to own)

$3,350

Model 88 1/2, 5/8, 3/4 Hand oiled finish. upgraded veneer.

$3,450

***ALL new Shen Laminated basses are set up, adjusted and approved by Pete himself. includes: Expert fingerboard dress, with just the right amount of scoop. High grade maple adjustable bridge, upgraded endpin, with choice of D'Addario Helicore strings standard. And of course, a padded gig bag.

Completed 2020, by Pete Lampe.

Inspired by an English bass by William Tarr, ca.1853

• 7/8 body, with a 41.25 inch string length. Eb neck. Easy to play, and get around. Not heavy for it's size.
• Massive fundamental tone, with singing upper register arco. Very punchy and open feeling for jazz/pizz.
• Extra long ebony fingerboard for soloists.
• Very responsive in all registers. Loud, and projecting sound.
• Northwest Big Leaf maple, neck, back, and sides. (aged over 20 yrs.) Highly figured 250 y/o Sitka spruce, (aged over 40yrs).
• Expansive arching; Top and back are 28" across, and 2 pc book matched. Detailed workmanship throughout.
• Rubner hat peg tuning machines. Handsomely inlaid purfling, on top and back.
• Adjustable Despiu bridge. Heavy German endpin. Padded bag included.

Price $12,000