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Heartland String Bass Shop Basses

Heartland String Bass Shop produces basses using the finest materials. From unfinished wooden boards to a completed instrument, each piece of the bass is crafted entirely within the shop. By exercising complete control over the process, Chris is able to produce basses of superior quality, playability, and sound.

To place an order for a bass, please contact the shop. Generally basses are completed in 2.5 - 3 months.  There is currently no waiting list.

Please note:  all newly commissioned bass orders require full payment prior to Chris starting to build your bass and all sales are final.

 

All basses can be customized based on customer preference.

Standard and optional features:

  • Standard string length is 41.5" - 42" and can be customized

  • Ribs come in standard rib depth or deep rib depth

  • Arching can be traditional or ridged

  • Mother of pearl accents are optional

Prices - all prices include a low C-extension, an HSBS Trademarked and Patented UltraStealth tailpiece & bass bag: 

  • Flat back: $35,000.00 plus applicable state sales tax.

  • Carved back: $40,000.00 plus applicable state sales tax.

  • 5-string: inquire for price

Romano 7/8 Model

Body Length=46"
Bout Widths: 
   Upper=20 1/4"
   C=15 1/4"
   Lower=26 1/2"
Rib Depth:
   At End Pin=8"
   At Neck=7"
Add 1" to rib depth for Profundo

Kane McKail 3/4 Model

Body Length=44 5/8"

Bout Widths:

   Upper=18 1/4"

   C=15 3/4"

   Lower=25 3/8"

Rib Depth:

   At End Pin=8 3/4"

   At Neck=6 3/4"

Add 1" to rib depth for Profundo

Elizabeth 5/8 Model

Body Length=42"

Bout Widths:

   Upper=18 1/4"

   C=14"

   Lower=23 3/4"

Rib Depth:

   At End pin=7 3/4"

   At neck=7 1/4"

Add 1" to rib depth for Profundo

Enzo 5/8 Model

Body Length=42"

Bout Widths:

   Upper=18 1/2"

   C=13 1/2"

   Lower=25 1/2"

Rib Depth:

   At End Pin=7 3/4"

   At Neck=7 1/4"

Add 1" to rib depth for Profundo

Meet the Models

Nellie Model

Back by popular demand is our Nellie Model!  She has the same physical dimensions as the Kane/McKail model with a slightly more rounded upper and lower bout

 

Body Length=44 5/8"

Bout Widths:

   Upper=18 1/4"

   C=15 3/4"

   Lower=25 3/8"

Rib Depth:

   At End Pin=8 3/4"

   At Neck=6 3/4"

Add 1" to rib depth for Profundo

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