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Shen 150, 7/8 size, Gemunder, $4,100
For many years, Shen made a large hybrid (carved top, ply back and sides) bass with a huge pizzicato sound that was a fantastic working person's jazz bass, very reliable. This was called a Shen 190 IT or Rogeri pattern. Unfortunately, they discontinued this model about 4 years ago.
The good news is that their Gemunder 7/8 models, both the hybrids and solid wood, have that powerful bassy sound with a lot of percussive pop that jazz bassists love.
The news is mixed, however, as these are 7/8 basses, and some players find the body length (45 3/4") off putting as well as the string length (42 1/2").
Great bass, round laminated back, spruce top. Shop adjusted.
A bit hit for reasonable money!
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