Upton Bass String Instrument Company

Oreste Martini Double Bass, 1925 Gallery

Here’s a gallery of the fully restored Oreste Martini double bass – one of the most thorough projects to date! There are so many elegant and stylish details on this instrument, not a line out of place. Eric has a great post below on all the steps involved in getting this damaged historic instrument to…

Martini Oreste Mantova 1925

Oreste Martini (1893-1957) learned his craft from the great Mantuan maker Stefano Scarampella.  After his tutelage under master Stefano Scarampella, beginning at age 14, Martini was producing his own instruments by his early 20s. He began his career with a focus on double basses (reported to be a double bassist himself) but went on to…

SOLD: NEW Thomas and George Martin 3/4 Double Bass, Oxfordshire, England, 2018

Thomas and George Martin 3/4 Double Bass NEW, 2018

This Martin 3/4 contrabass is ready for your audition with a large, balanced voice and impressive low register.  We’d be happy to tailor the setup to your style – currently a 50/50 with Evah Pirazzis. Martin double basses exude English craftsmanship with giant presence. Slightly smaller than the 4/4 Model (also in stock) and hugely playable.

[gallery ids="80048,80059,80051"]

Updated – Martin English Basses in Abundance

Our collection of set up new (and used) Thomas and George Martin double basses keeps growing here at Upton Bass. Freshly set up: a 2018 4/4 Model with a newly fitted, fully gated, bespoke Upton Bass C-extension. Our extensions are handmade and custom fitted, developed to be both comfortably playable and to work with zero…

SOLD: Thomas and George Martin 4/4 Double Bass NEW with C-Extension, England, 2018

Hello! Thank you for viewing one of our SOLD double bass listings!  This instrument is no longer for sale, but check out what’s currently available in our list of Vintage and Used Double Basses. Upton Bass is also the proud builder of new custom upright basses at every price point. We want to help you find the perfect bass!  Contact us at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399

Thomas and George Martin 4/4 Double Bass NEW with Upton C-Extension, Oxfordshire, England, 2018

English craftsmanship and giant presence characterize the Martin’s outstanding tribute to the double bass masters Panormo and Kennedy. This impressive Martin is ready for its first owner with a newly installed bespoke Upton Bass C-Extension.

[gallery ids="76378,76370,76376"]

 

SOLD: Thomas and George Martin 3/4 Double Bass NEW, Oxfordshire, England, 2018

Hello! Thank you for viewing one of our SOLD double bass listings!  This instrument is no longer for sale, but check out what’s currently available in our list of Vintage and Used Double Basses. Upton Bass is also the proud builder of new custom upright basses at every price point. We want to help you find the perfect bass!  Contact us at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399

Thomas and George Martin 3/4 Double Bass NEW, 2018

Just set up in our shop for the first time, this Martin sounds great! The Martin 3/4 double bass exudes English craftsmanship and a giant presence. Slightly smaller than the 4/4 model and hugely playable.

[gallery ids="72319,72320,72327"]

SOLD: Martin Double Bass 4/4 Model, 2010, Oxfordshire, England

Martin Double Bass: This instrument is based on the great masters of bass making notably Vincenzo Panormo and Thomas Kennedy.  These classic English-made double basses were 4/4 size, and most likely Martin’s referral to this model as a 4/4 is paying homage to the basses that inspired their own making. The Martins slightly adjusted the upper outline and tried to retain the classic character while making the instrument easily playable, so while the Martins affectionately call this their 4/4 model, it is a large-bodied 3/4.  Used but loved by a professional local to the UB shop where we have been able to care for and adjust this bass since we imported it new.

  • String Length: 42 inches (106.7 cm)
  • Length of Back: 44 inches (112 cm)
  • Rib Depth: 8.75 inches (22.5 cm)
  • Upper Bout: 21 inches (53 cm)
  • Middle Bout: 15.25 inches (38.5 cm)
  • Lower Bout: 27.25 inches (69 cm)
[gallery link="file" ids="143326,143324,143331"]