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Upton Bass: Kay Restoration

While we didn't intend for this one to be a FaceBook video, it's a great way to show how we can work with our clients to SHOW them challenges that come up during the scope of work we are performing so we can make decisions on going forward.

This Kay was falling apart from the inside out! We removed THREE out of FIVE layers of wood, essentially just leaving a skin...and then laminated it to a new core. A platform was glued in to help restore and maintain the arching under the post & bridge foot, and a new spruce bass bar was chalk fit in place. We were able to restore the arching to the point that the original bridge couldn't be adjusted to work.

We have had shops all over the country send us delaminating Kay tops to re-press into shape. If your Kay is peeling apart, give us a call at 1(860)535-9399 to talk about restoring and preserving it. ... See more

Timeline Photos

Layin’ down some bass lines #uptonbass #doublebass #uprightbass #madeinamerica

Upton Bass: Walk & Talk: Prescott's THEN & NOW

Amazing to see what a Prescott double bass would have looked like when it was made! ZERO overstand, LOW projection and THREE strings!

We'll be adding this one to the site shortly (along with a Gemunder & a Hawkes Concert) in a new section where we'll be listing some of the great instruments we've collected that need full restorations. ... See more

Upton Bass: Walk & Talk: Silver Medal Reunion

While filming the Jean Auray bass here at Upton Bass, I realized we had all the players for a 2009 ISB Silver Medal reunion!

— Products shown: Nick Lloyd Double Bass 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio and Seth Kimmel Double Bass 2014, Eugene, Oregon. ... See more

NEW LISTING: Mittenwald Double Bass Mid 20th Century | Upton Bass

Mittenwald Double Bass Mid 20th Century This Mittenwald double bass is a 3/4 size fully-carved violin-cornered workhorse. Flamed maple back and sides, old-growth German spruce top, fine construction and a well-weathered patina. Well played and very comfortable to play. This upright bass demonstrates the remarkable resonance of an instrument that has been played more nights... (follow link to read more on website or call us @ 1-860-535-9399)

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Mittenwald Double Bass Mid 20th Century This Mittenwald double bass is a 3/4 size fully-carved violin-cornered workhorse. Flamed maple back and sides, old-growth German spruce top, fine construction and a well-weathered patina. Very comfortable to play and remarkably resonant. ... See more

Upton Bass: Walk & Talk: Jean Auray

Love that French button!

— Products shown: Jean Auray Double Bass 2007, Villefranche sur Saône, France.

Upton Bass: Walk & Talk: Hawkes & Son

Unique opportunity! We have THREE Hawkes & Son double basses here in the showroom! A Professor (flat back) & a Concert (round back) ready for an audition, and an 1891 Concert ready to begin restoration work! Give Gary & Eric a call about these fine English double basses 860-535-9399

— Products shown: NEW LISTING: Hawkes & Son Professor Double Bass, 1907, 5-String. ... See more

NEW LISTING: Hawkes & Son Professor Double Bass, 1907, 5-String | Upton Bass

Hawkes & Son Professor Double Bass, 1907, 5-String 7/8ths Hawkes & Son, Piccadilly Circus, London England, #3901, 1907. The Hawkes & Son Professor model double bass is a large violin-cornered model with a flat canted back and very deep ribs - 9" at widest! This Hawkes Professor was converted to 5-string long ago with an unobtrusive extra tuner and has been an orchestral denizen for decades. [ 350 more words ]
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Hawkes & Son, Piccadilly Circus, London England, #3901, 1907. This Hawkes Professor was converted to 5-string long ago with an unobtrusive extra tuner and has been an orchestral denizen for decades. A giant friendly beast awaiting a new owner! ... See more

An Upton First!

Fully Carved Round Back Concord #1

NEW LISTING: Upton Bass Brescian Model Willow Double Bass 2013 | Upton Bass

Upton Bass Brescian "Willow" Double Bass, 2013

This very special Brescian was built for the orchestra section, featuring a deeply arched back made from a single piece of willow! One of many very special features on this deluxe fully carved Brescian double bass. The Upton Brescian model features the large violin-corner proportions of the Italian masters as filtered down through huge English basses. [ more on the website, link below ]

Call Gary or Eric @ 860-535-9399 about this unique Upton Bass

https://uptonbass.com/product/upton-bass-brescian-model-willow-double-bass-2013/ ... See more

This very special Brescian willow was built for the orchestra section, featuring a deeply arched back made from a single piece of willow! One of many very special features on this deluxe fully carved Upton Bass Brescian Model double bass. ... See more