This "Galperin" UB Standard Carved Double Bass is another example of this remarkable value in a fully American built carved double bass. The UB Standard rules still apply, not much in the way of custom choices - other than darker or lighter in finish and antiqued tuners if you like. Regardless, the craftsmanship shows in every curve and each instrument has its own character shining through the woodgrain. Built right alongside our finest customized instruments, this no-frills package still features all the ergonomic and Upton structural advancements throughout. We think it's quite gorgeous in its simplicity - the UB Standard…
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Just because Abraham Prescott didn't make a fully carved bass, doesn't mean we shouldn't! This was a "first" for us. Now, don't get us wrong...we've made plenty of fully carved basses over the years...almost 100 as of writing this blog post, but this is the first fully carved Concord model Upton Bass. Using the same stock of domestic maple as we do on almost all of the Concords (check out the Spalted!), and pairing it up with a German spruce top, this Concord is ready to bellow out luscious low notes. Deep ribs going all the way up to the elongated neck…
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This Karr model double bass features stunning wood choices and an adjustable/removable neck. We were commissioned to make a copy of the Gary Karr Special ISB 50th Anniversary Upton Double Bass out of similarly flamed Big Leaf Maple from Gary Upton's special stash of select woods. The bar was high here in the workshop as we all knew the inspiration for this bass was extraordinary, and the team really pulled off another stunning example of the UB Karr model.
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This Upton Bohemian double bass was built for the pit! We're referring to the substage area musicians working on Broadway and touring musicals work. Pit musicians need reliable instruments that can perform night after night for weeks on end without fuss. The instruments they use must play extremely well and sound phenomenal, all while being subjected to ever-changing climates and touring schedules that can take them to all corners of the globe. This Bohemian features a deluxe top for tone and a canted flat back for projection. Built as a hybrid with warm poplar veneers, a German spruce top, and a domestic maple neck.…
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