Gary checks in on all the bass benches and answers your questions on a busy afternoon at UB! https://www.instagram.com/tv/ClrQAhsp-52
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From Gary Karr's French bass to the stately JTLs, here are a few of the stars everybody gravitates to here in the Upton Bass loft! Big Band Martin 25% OFF! Gary Karr's Own Bass! Beautiful Red JTL Our big Martin 4/4 seeks a good home and is on deep sale - it spent it's formative years pushing the Frank Sinatra Jr. big band. The French Mentec was broken in from new by Gary Karr himself and has graced recital halls with some of his finest students. And every visitor has to pluck a few notes from our Betelgeuse-red JTL, or…
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This Brescian double bass from 2021 has just become available - with some choice upgrades! C-Extension, flat back and a Rev Solo pickup really put the oomph in this cannon - super fun to play and ready to ship.
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If you're on Instagram, check out our luthier Jack Hanlon's page: @jackhanlonbass - Jack keeps it updated with some of the many exquisite double bass C-Extensions that come off his bench! The Upton Bass C-Extension was conceived and designed to have no structural impact to your scroll. No cuts, no notches, no drill holes. Our low pitch extensions stay securely in place entirely through string pressure and meticulous fitting to the scroll’s contours. We also refined it to be actually comfortable and playable, knowing they often are employed in rigorous playing situations. Whether a new build or your favorite vintage…
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