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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…

Chubby Jackson

Several years ago we bought a 5 string Kay that was falling apart. We slowly restored it over a two year period and just put it up on the website in the last couple weeks. Little did we know that it would be one of the earliest known 5 string Kays documented! A good friend…

Over 20 Bows JUST Listed!

We’ve been busy today! Well…truth be told, we’ve HUGELY neglected the bow listings on our website, and we have so many great bows! So we set up the photo booth for a bow shoot and just went crazy. We’ll keep refining the descriptions as we go, but take a look, there’s a lot to see!

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Event!

NEW Photos!

We’re perfectionists. We sweat the small stuff. As our picture taking gets better and better…we were looking back at some of the older listings on the website and decided to reshoot a few basses. It’s subtle…but worth the effort! Take a look, can you spot them all? NEW! OLD!

Martin Double Basses Arrive!

NEW Martin 4/4 Used Martin 4/4

Newly Listed Double Basses!

We’ve been busy adding new basses to the website as we move some sold basses out. Here’s just a few! Juzek Master Art John Juzek Master Art Classic prewar Juzek Master Art Double Bass, 3/4 size. A versatile, well-maintained classic Juzek. The shape of this bass at the neck block is very narrow, allowing for easy…

Booker on a Brescian

Bassist Adam Booker shared this video of his performance at BASSEURO2018 in Lucca, Italy at the San Romano church. The bass is a UB Brescian hybrid model Gary Upton generously donated to Bass Europe as a grant bass in 2012 at Copenhagen, which is gifted to deserving double bassists for two years. We’ve gotten to know…

Adjustable Sound Posts?

I was recently asked about new adjustable sound posts on the market, and I thought my reply would be a good post. Feel free to comment below, I’d love to know what you think!?!? Hey Craig, I think they’re a good idea for a travel bass…eventually, they get knocked over by TSA and being able to…

“Brock” Mittenwald Model Double Bass

This impressive Upton Mittenwald double bass was built as a hybrid with birch wood veneers on the back and sides. The birch upgrade lends a buttery undertone to the lighter varnish. Brass antiqued scroll plates and tuners and a Rev Solo pickup complete the package.