Here’s a nice example of a straightforward solid flatback Mittenwald model. Domestic big leaf maple back and sides, with a burgundy tint in a nod to classic 19th Century Mittenwalds!
The Upton Report Vol. 130
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The Upton Report Vol. 127
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“Edgerton” Klotz (Kloz) Model Upton Double Bass
This Klotz copy double bass was custom built with a medium flame maple back and sides and has a warm responsive tone. Tricked out with Sloane tuners, mother-of-pearl dot inlays and hand made rib bumpers for lots of gigging!
“Dutton” Klotz (Kloz) Model Upton Double Bass
This very special Klotz copy double bass was built with back and ribs carved from a piece of insanely figured big leaf maple from the Pacific Northwest, the same log which was used on Richard Wagor’s 4/4 ISB Concert Special.
“Anderson” Klotz (Kloz) Model Upton Double Bass
John Anderson brought us tracings of a Matthias Klotz (Kloz) double bass dated to the late 18th Century. John had taken tracings of the Kloz instrument belonging to the great Russian bassist (and Eddie Gomez protege) Yuri Golubev over an extended dinner and discussion of vintage instruments. After years of searching for the right collaborator, in 2012 John commissioned Upton Bass…
The Upton Report Vol. 120
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