The Bass Shop
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Johnson String Instrument |
"Kurt in the JSI bass shop did a spectacular job on my old Kay. This thing was an unplayable mess for years, collecting dust and taking up room. Kurt's restoration was artistic, timely, fairly priced, and the customer service was second to none. He replaced the fingerboard, bridge, nut, tailpiece, soundpost, and made miscellaneous other adjustments. Highly recommended! Thanks!" -Danny Blume |
| BASSES | |
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We offer a full selection of acoustic basses including beautiful antiques, basses by modern makers, and the highest quality shopmade instruments available! We will work with you to help Create Your Own Outfit, starting with any bass and adding on that perfect bow and bag. |
| BASS BOWS | |
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We carry Marco Raposo, Dorfler, CodaBow, and Arcos Brasil bass bows, just to mention a few. See our selection of French and German style wood and carbon fiber bass bows. |
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| ELECTRIC BASSES | |
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Our electric basses are from NS Design and Yamaha, the leaders in electric string instruments. Want to really be heard with your acoustic? Check out the pick-up, pre-amp, & amp section. |
| REPAIR - RESTORATION - ADJUSTMENT | |
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Our professional staff is ready to perform repairs, restorations, and tonal adjustments to your bass. Please call us for an appointment. |
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| BASS ACCESSORIES - CASES - SHEET MUSIC - STRINGS | |
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We have: |
| BASS RENTALS | |
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Learning and not ready to own? |
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| WE HAVE A FULL-TIME RESTORER! | |
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KURT RATERING attended the school of luthierie in Red Wing, Minnesota, where he studied violin-family restoration and guitar building. He worked in the Johnson String Instrument Rental Workshop for two years, then took a leave of absence to study double bass repair and restoration. He returned to us in 2007 with extraordinary skills in bass lutherie and now heads our Bass Shop. He looks forward to meeting you and working with your bass! 800-359-9351 ext. 113 |
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