Rons Pickin Parlor...Your Source for Shen Acoustic Bass Fiddles, NS Electric Upright Basses, & GoldTone M-Basses & Kala U-Basses


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4961 Rushing Rd
Stanfield NC 28163
704-888-9961

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We are an Authorized Dealer for  Samuel Shen Acoustic Bass Fiddles, Gold Tone Acoustic/Electric Basses, and Kala U-Basses. We also carry the NS brand electric double bass.
Please check our current inventory  below for the bass of your dreams and if you need an instrument not in our inventory we will be glad to special order it for you...And as always we appreciate and thank you for your business.





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            ELECTRIC UPRIGHT BASSES







SOLD
Used NS Wav4C Electric Upright Bass


Specifications

NS Patented Polar Pickup System(Arco & Pizzicato Mode)
Piezo-powered passive electronics
Graduated Rosewood Fingerboard
Solid, straight grain Maple Neck & Body
Two-way Truss Rod
Worm Gear Tuners
Transparent Red finish
Position Marker Inlayed (Upgraded feature)
WAV/NXT Upright Double Bass Tripod Stand
4-String edition of the Wav Series
Weight 8lbs. 12.8oz
Includes padded gig bag(25lbs loaded w/stand)
(will fit in most overhead compartments for flying)





















  New Arrival
 
 

NS CR4M Electric Upright Bass

                 
 
This elite model of the Ned Steinberger (NS) Upright Bass collection provides a distinct robust sound with punch!
This fine instrument is made in the Czech Republic

Specifications

NS Patented Polar Bridge Pickup System(Arco & Pizzicato Mode)
EMG magnectic pickup(18 volt active circuit/mono output)
Active EQ & Mixer

Piezo-powered passive electronics
Graduated Rosewood Fingerboard
Select Solid Rock European Hard Maple Neck & Body
w/flame Maple Face

Adjustable Bridge Truss Rod
Premium Grade Worm Gear Tuners-black finish
Adjustable Bridge
D'Addario Contemperary NS Strings
WAV/NXT Upright Double Bass Tripod Stand
4-String edition of the Wav Series
Includes padded gig bag
(will fit in most overhead compartments for flying)

List Price   $5640.00
Our Price
 
$4249.00
You Save  $1,391.00

more pics.

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SOLD 


NS NXT4A Electric Upright Bass

                 
 
The Ned Steinberger (NS) Upright Bass captures the tone of a
traditional doghouse bass while adding in the
versatility of electronics.
This fine instrument is made in the Czech Republic

Specifications

Bridge Pickup: The Polar directional piezo pickup system responds selectively to
either vertical vibratopn (for the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a percussive plucked sound).

Electronics & Controls: Rotary volume control, with push-pull selection between
Active and Self-Powered output mode; Tone control (treble roll off);
Arco/Pizzicato toggle switch.

Graduated Fingerboard. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers.

Select Solid Straight Grained Maple Neck & Body
w/flame Maple Face

Adjustable Bridge Truss Rod
Premium Grade Worm Gear Tuners-black finish
Adjustable Bridge
D'Addario Contempoary  NS Strings
WAV/NXT Upright Double Bass Tripod Stand
(will fit in most overhead compartments for flying)


List Price   $2780.00
Our Price
 
$1939.00
You Save  $841.00

more pics.

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New Arrival

  
NS Wav4C Electric Upright Bass

Transparent Red
                 
 
The Ned Steinberger (NS) Upright Bass captures the tone of a
traditional doghouse bass while adding in the
versatility of electronics.

Specifications

NS Patented Polar Pickup System(Arco & Pizzicato Mode)
Piezo-powered passive electronics
Graduated Rosewood Fingerboard
Solid, straight grain Maple Neck & Body
Two-way Truss Rod
Worm Gear Tuners
D'Addario Contemperary NS Strings
WAV/NXT Upright Double Bass Tripod Stand
4-String edition of the Wav Series
Includes padded gig bag
(will fit in most overhead compartments for flying)


List Price   $1,955.00
Our Price
 
$1,359.00
You Save  $596.00

more pics.

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New Arrival
 

NS Wav4C Electric Upright Bass

                 
 
The Ned Steinberger (NS) Bass captures the tone of a
traditional doghouse bass while adding in the
versatility of electronics.

Specifications

NS Patented Polar Pickup System(Arco & Pizzicato Mode)
Piezo-powered passive electronics
Graduated Rosewood Fingerboard
Solid, straight grain Maple Neck & Body
Two-way Truss Rod
Worm Gear Tuners
D'Addario Contemperary NS Strings
WAV/NXT Upright Double Bass Tripod Stand
4-String edition of the Wav Series
Weight 8lbs. 12.8oz
Includes padded gig bag(25lbs loaded w/ stand)
(will fit in most overhead compartments for flying)

List Price   $1,955.00
Our Price
 
$1,359.00
You Save  $596.00

more pics.

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ACOUSTIC BASS FIDDLES













 
 

New Arrival
      
Shen SB80 Acoustic Bass Fiddle


Maple Veneer Top
Maple Veneer Back and Sides
Maple Veneer Ribs
Bridge Adjusting Wheels (Upgraded Feature)
Zyex Medium Strings
(Upgraded Feature)
Factory Jazz Setup
(Upgraded Feature)
Painted Purfling
Gloss Lacquered Brown Finish
Maple D Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
Standard Individual Tuning Machines
Shen composite plug with 10mm rod Endpin
 
Endpin Replaceable screw-on tip
Dyed Maple Hill Style Tail Piece
String Length "41.25:
Body Length "43 3/4"
1 Year Limited Warranty

The SB80 Comes with a padded Gig Bag


Our Price
 
$1899.00

more pics.

Due to the expensive cost of shipping on this item,
it is only available for local pickup only.
This bass has been set up and is ready to play.

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New Arrival
      
Shen SB88 3/4 Size Acoustic Bass Fiddle


Maple Veneer Top
Maple Veneer Back and Sides
Maple Veneer Ribs
Bridge Adjusting Wheels (Upgraded Feature)
Zyex Medium Strings
(Upgraded Feature)
Factory Jazz Setup
(Upgraded Feature)
Painted Purfling
Gloss
Hand-Applied Oil Varnish Finish
Maple D Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
Standard Individual Tuning Machines
Shen composite plug with 10mm rod Endpin
 
Endpin Replaceable screw-on tip
Dyed Maple Hill Style Tail Piece
String Length "41.25"
Body Length "43 3/4"
1 Year Limited Warranty

The SB88 Comes with a padded Gig Bag

Our Price
 
$1999.00

*Note: White areas in phots are reflections from the shop lights.
      
Due to the size and expensive cost of shipping on this item, it is only available for local pickup. This bass has been set up and is ready to play.



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SOLD
      
Shen SB90
Blonde Acoustic Bass Fiddle


Spruce Veneer Top
Maple Veneer Back and Sides
Maple Veneer Ribs
Bridge Adjusting Wheels (Upgraded Feature)
Zyex Medium Strings
(Upgraded Feature)
Factory Jazz Setup
(Upgraded Feature)
Painted Purfling
Gloss Blonde Lacquer Finish
Maple D Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
Suzhou Individual Tuning Machines
Shen composite plug with 10mm rod Endpin
 
Endpin Replaceable screw-on tip
Dyed Maple Hill Style Tail Piece
String Length "41.25
Body Length43 3/4"
1 Year Limited Warranty

Gig Bag Sold Seperately For This Model


Our Price  $2099.00

*Note: White areas in phots are reflections from the shop lights.
      
Due to the size and expensive cost of shipping on this item, it is only available for local pickup. This bass has been set up and is ready to play.


more pics.


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OTHER BASS GUITARS






New Arrival

New

Martin BCPA4 4-String Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar

Features:

Top Bracing Pattern: Bass A-Frame ''X''
Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back Material: Solid Sapele
Side Material: Solid Sapele
Binding: Black Boltaron
Neck Material: Select Hardwood
Neck Shape: Special Bass
Nut Material: White Corian
Headstock: Solid/Bass Profile
Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood/Raised Gold Foil
Heelcap: Solid Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
Scale Length: 34''
Number Of Frets Clear: 17
Number Of Frets Total: 23
Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1.58''
Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2.18''
Finish Back & Sides: Satin
Finish Top: Polished Gloss
Finish Neck: Satin
Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
Bridge Style: Performing Artist Belly - Bass
Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8''
Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
Tuning Machines: Gotoh Bass - Black
Bridge & End Pins: White with Black Dots
Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
Case: 360 Hardshell
Electronics: Fishman F1 Analog












Sold

Breedlove Pursuit Concert CE 4 String Electric Bass Guitar

Body Type: Concert
Neck Wood: Mahogany (Okoume)
Solid Wood Top: Sitka spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany (Sapele)
Top Finish: Natural gloss
Back & Side Finish: Natural gloss
Fretboard: East Indian rosewood
# Frets: 22
Nut Width: 1.6875"
Tuners Hardware: Chrome Closed Gear
Lower Bout Width: 15.37"
Waist Width: 9”
Upper Bout Width: 11.28"
Body Length: 19.875"
Body Depth: 3.75"
String Gauge: EXPPBB170
Pickup: Fishman USB
Bridge: East Indian rosewood
Binding: Tortoise
Inlay: Centered dots
Case: Non-Breedlove Hardshell Case
Scale Length: 32"
Sound Hole: 4”
In Excellent Condition

    








New Arrival
Gold Tone Micro Bass 23


 Features:


Veneer Mahogany Backs & Sides
Bone Nut
Rosewood Bridge
Satin Finish
Rosewood Fingerboard
Dot Inlay
23" Scale
Piezo Transducer w/Tuner, Volume, & EQ
Aquila "MicroBass" Strings (Synthetic)
Comes with a Gig Bag

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Our Price
  $599.99


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U-BASS








SOLD

  Kala Journeyman
U-Bass Features:

  Mahogany
Satin Finish
F Holes
Laurel Fingerboard
Kala Electronics
Polyurethane Strings
Comes with a Gig Bag



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List Price: $359.99
Our Price: $299.99
You Save: $60.00

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SOLD

U-Bass EM-FS Features:

Exotic Mahogany
Satin Finish
Rosewood Fingerboard
Kala Electronics
Polyurethane Strings
Comes with a Gig Bag

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List Price: $499.00
Our Price: $399.00
You Save: $100.00

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New Arrival

U-Bass RMBL-FS Features:

"The Rumbler"

Mahogany
Satin Finish
Rosewood Fingerboard
Kala Electronics
Polyurethane Strings
Comes with a Gig Bag

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List Price: $419.00
Our Price: $359.00
You Save: $60.00

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SOLD

U-Bass SSMHG-FL Features:

Solid Spruce Top
Mahogany Back and Sides
Satin Finish
Rosewood Fingerboard
Kala Electronics
Polyurethane Strings
Comes with a Gig Bag

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List Price: $530.00
Our Price: $449.00
You Save: $81.00

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SOLD
Bubinga U-Bass

U-Bass Features:

African Bubinga
White & Black Edge Purfling
Kala Electronics
Polyurethane Strings
Comes with a Gig Bag

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List Price: $499.00
Our Price: $399.00
You Save: $100.00

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