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Andreas Morelli Basses – Restored by Upton Bass

Two beautiful examples of “Andreas Morelli” double basses, both are playing great with recent Upton restorations!

Andreas Morelli-labeled basses have a reputation of being perhaps a tick up from Juzek and being very good all-rounder basses. They have longer bodies than the typical Juzek and a longer string length. As built – and preserved as seen here in the darker bass at right – Morelli basses have a 43″ string length. That extra string pull isn’t for everybody, on the lighter restoration it’s been brought down to 42″ via a custom t-nut. Both necks are original and healthy!

The lighter Morelli is probably 1920s – this one got a complete tear down to the parts and bare wood. That color came through when we clear-coated it! Beautiful old-growth wood. Both basses were most likely built by the Karl Hermann shops in Markneukirchen, Germany. Eric Roy mentions from the internal construction, there could be a kinship with German-made Hawkes instruments.

Something a little different, and a good value. These basses really project and are beautiful to look at. They’re both good value-holding historic instruments too!

Fresh setups on both basses – contact us to compare or make your own at UB:  +1 (860) 535-9399.

The lighter bass gets a new 42 inch string length courtesy a long custom t-nut. The feel is very good with the bottom of scroll, easy to adjust! The darker bass at right has all the original string pull at 43

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Upton Bass
String Instrument Company

159 Packer Road
Mystic, CT 06355

Hours: Tues–Sat, 10 am–6 pm
Telephone: +1 (860) 535-9399
Email: Sales@UptonBass.com

Ted and his Standard Laminate

Everyday Upton Bass Players: Ted

Hello!  This is me…and my Upton Standard Double Bass named Buela Bay… My name is Ted, AKA neddyrow on TalkBass, and I play an Upton Standard Double Bass.  I am making this post to show that you don’t have to be Christian McBride or Travis Book to play an Upton.  Not just the pros play…

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New Arrivals in the Bass Loft! March Vintage Update

We’re busy in the middle of a big build cycle, but want to give our subscribers the early heads up on these new arrivals! A late-model Upton Bohemian with all the extras, and a trio of mid-century basses in various fettle. More pics and details to follow – call us at the shop for more…

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