When you're in the shop picking up your new Upton Bass, I have a series of "rules" I go over. Keep your bridge straight, wipe down your bass when you're done playing, humidify humidify humidify...and the puppy rule. We've had a few repairs walk into the shop from musicians playing in direct sun and having glue joint failures. Now, mind you these are usually very inexpensive basses with bad craftsmanship to begin with, but with summer temps rising, the puppy rule is in full effect! This weeks video was requested by our own Bryan who said, "man, you've got to…
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WOW! We got a ton of feedback from last weeks video! Some didn't know there was a difference, some said it doesn't matter and it's a horrible way to tell where you are on the neck, but MOST just wanted to know why there was any difference at all. We have we transitioned to D from Eb? I think this is one of those questions where you ask 10 people why and you'll get 8 different answers, but our personal preference on the D neck is it leaves a bit more material in the neck heel...one of the most delicate…
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Marc Ramirez: Harbison Concerto for Bass Viol and Orchestra: Upton/Cavani Hi Eric and Gary! How are you guys doing? I just recently played European Premiere of the Harbison Concerto for Bass Viol and Orchestra. I did both concerts on the Upton/Cavani! If I may say so, the concert rocked. The bass looked great and sounded even better; got alot of compliments on the bass. Some even thought I was playing the Cavani. Here is a great shot taken by one of the pool photographers. I thought I'd share it with you. I hope to see you guys in Prague. Best…
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We get a lot of questions about Eb or D necks! Which is better? Which is more common? How do I tell what my bass is? So Dave and I grabbed the camera and did a quick video showing how you can tell what your neck is! Watch the video and then go check out your bass, and be sure to leave a comment on YouTube about what you find with your bass! Click below to read full Report
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