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 produces basses of superior quality, playability, and sound.
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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). Basses require a $5,000.00 deposit. Upon completion, Chris will make arrangements for the bass to be delivered to the customer and, if the bass is not the Profundo version, the customer will have approximately 7 days to try out the instrument. If the customer is not satisfied (for any reason), then the bass may be returned to the shop. The deposit will be returned, in full, as soon as the bass sells to someone else. Please note that this process does not apply to the Profundo versions of the models. Profundo is a special order bass and obligates the customer to purchase the bass.
All basses can be customized based on customer preference.
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Standard and optional features:
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Standard string length is 41.5" - 42" and can be customized
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Ribs come in standard rib depth or deep rib depth
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Arching can be traditional or ridged
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Mother of pearl accents are optional
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Prices - all prices include a low C-extension, an HSBS Trademarked and Patented UltraStealth tailpiece & bass bag:
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Flat back: $35,000.00 plus applicable state sales tax
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Carved back: $40,000.00 plus applicable state sales tax
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5-string: inquire for price
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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*
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*Profundo is a special order, and as such obligates the customer to purchase the bass, the process of deposit and first right of refusal do not apply to this bass.
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*
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*Profundo is a special order, and as such obligates the customer to purchase the bass, the process of deposit and first right of refusal do not apply to this bass.
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*
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*Profundo is a special order, and as such obligates the customer to purchase the bass, the process of deposit and first right of refusal do not apply to this bass.
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*
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*Profundo is a special order, and as such obligates the customer to purchase the bass, the process of deposit and first right of refusal do not apply to this bass.