We’ve dropped the price on two of the rarest vintage Kays you can find – by 500 bucks! If you’ve been very good this year, tell Santa and leave out the milk and cookies. Or just snag one for yourself before he gets to them!
“Rector” Bohemian Model Double Bass
There’s bells and whistles, then there’s purity of form. And an amber varnish really brings out that form. This Upton Bohemian model double bass features a flat back, with a deluxe top. That’s it – BOOM. And some dot markers. And a Rev Solo – okay, one bell, one whistle. DONE – commence playing!
Are You Social?
Or maybe not? Either way, you can follow our social media! Some people still aren’t on Facebook. Or they were, and they bailed. Maybe you want to keep the virtual maelstrom at arms length to help your bass playing. Reminded of an interview with Keith Moon – “Why do you need so many Rolls Royces…
Happy Thanksgiving! UB Open this Weekend
Hope everybody has a wonderful holiday, surrounded by great people, great food and great music. We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but the shop will be open our normal hours this Friday and Saturday. Stop by! Thanks for being part of our family – from the whole Upton Bass crew!
Upton Bass Holiday Giveaway: Emile Kuehnl Double Bass Bow
This is a finely crafted Emile Kuehnl double bass bow, French grip, valued at $1,200. FREE to one promising bass player! Upton Bass has been entrusted by a generous donor to find this bow’s next home. Our intention is to find a student double bassist who deserves an excellent world-class handmade wooden bow! Click Here…
Tewkesbury and Prescott – A Tale of Moses and Abraham
(…Set in New Hampshire) We are listing again an 1844 Moses Tewkesbury double bass, an instrument clearly akin to our 1845 Abraham Prescott. Beautifully restored with a low B-extension, this bass also has the low pipe-organ authority that has made Prescott basses famous. By the mid 1840’s Abraham Prescott had a thriving shop in Concord,…
What’s New in the Bass Loft? November Vintage Update
There’s been a lot of turnover in our Vintage and Used inventory. And with the holidays around the corner, there’s bound to be a lot more! Four European vintage double basses built in the last 100 years and one unique stunner from Mystic, Connecticut are showcased below. Remember, even if you can’t make it to…
Kays, Kays, Kays! Come and Get Your Red Hot Kay Bass!
Sometimes it feels like we’ve seen every single Kay bass on the face of the Earth come through here – turns out, we’re not even close! BUT, with the market bouncing back on the value of Kays, the really good ones are coming out of hiding. Add to that, with so many on the market…
Willie Nelson, Kevin Smith & Upton on Kimmel
Well that was worth waiting for! Kevin Smith gets center stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live, holding down a couple tunes with Willie Nelson. Kevin’s tried and true Upton Bohemian Hybrid with Deluxe Top and Adjustable/Removable Neck is the cameraman’s favorite foil!
Kevin Smith TV Update
Maybe you tuned into Jimmy Kimmel on Monday night to find no Willie Nelson… Kevin dropped us a line – they taped the show Monday night, but it won’t be shown until October 30th. Sorry for the confusion! Stay tuned!
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