Going, going...gone! We'll...not quite...but summer is slipping away FAST! It's been a whirlwind of activity here at the Upton Bass Barn this summer with new projects galore! Do you follow us on Instagram? No?!?! We'll you should! It's one of the best ways to get inside tips on what Gary's up to next...and there are some really good teasers over there! While Gary hob knobs with some of the most talented guys in the business working on future top secret projects, i've been knee deep in ancient wood shavings working on a huge job with a tight schedule. In true UB…
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This may be the wildest Concord yet! This unique log has gone into several incredible basses, and for our Head Luthier Eric Roy, this Concord revisits a special log not used since the 2011 & 2013 ISB competition basses, resulting in one of the most stunning instruments ever built by Upton Bass. We got to watch Eric build this instrument, stealing moments and sipping coffee while he steamed and bent the tricky figured Maple into the lyrical Busetto curves of this Prescott-inspired masterpiece. It was created during the process of re-doing this website, and its build is featured in many shots throughout, as well…
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Happy Fourth of July Weekend! If you're traveling the 95 corridor this Weekend be sure to st Op in and visit us On Saturday July 2nd! There's some great bass making going on and a high profile bassis Ts instrument is curr Ently on display as we get ready for an exciting New project! But, You'll have to stop in to find out who's bass is here! Ok, there's a hint here for those of you who like puzzles! Click below to read the full Report
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