Shen hybrid basses

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Wyatt Newman

This coming week I will be driving 600 miles and deciding between the SB150, the SB180, The SB190 or the 3/4 Willow. The first three are hybrids, and the last two are flatbacks. I have had no experience with flatbacks, but have read several pro and several con comments about them on the boards. I am playing light classical with 80% or better arco work, and the bass will be setup with this in mind. Of course I will be playing all of them at which time I will decide what does best for me, but any thoughts from you guys will be factored in.

Driving 600 miles to where? I think the Shen Willow back has a slight arch and an X-brace system. The Willow as well might be more stable and deeper sounding than Maple. For a lower priced Orchestra bass this model usually deliverers.

Call CSC and ask them if any what reported problems they have heard about with these Willows. Not a weeping Willow as far as what I have heard..