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“Bullet” Brescian Model Double Bass

Luthier’s notes from Eric: “Most amazing Brescian yet! Deep ribs (almost 9″!) spalted big leaf Maple that kept ruining blades as it had a bullet in it!”

We imagined several stories – was the tree outside Elvis’s window? Was the lumber in the trunk of Steve McQueen’s Mustang?

The depth in the wood and pathless imbedding as the tree grew suggests a much older story. The new owner agreed the bullet was such an interesting feature of the “spalting” that it should remain!

Highly flamed Maple was selected for the neck and scroll. The Brescian was completed with high-gloss dark amber varnish and a striking antiqued tuner and custom scroll plate combination that resembles weathered pewter (dubbed the “Lauren Pierce” set of plates and French-key Rubners). Completed with rib bumpers, custom fingerboard dot markers and a Rev Solo, this unique contrabass has many more tales to tell!

  • “Bullet” Brescian
“Bullet” Brescian Double Bass

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Mystic, CT 06355

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Telephone: +1 (860) 535-9399
Email: Sales@UptonBass.com

Ted and his Standard Laminate

Everyday Upton Bass Players: Ted

Hello!  This is me…and my Upton Standard Double Bass named Buela Bay… My name is Ted, AKA neddyrow on TalkBass, and I play an Upton Standard Double Bass.  I am making this post to show that you don’t have to be Christian McBride or Travis Book to play an Upton.  Not just the pros play…

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Andreas Morelli Basses – Restored by Upton Bass

Two beautiful examples of “Andreas Morelli” double basses, both are playing great with recent Upton restorations! Andreas Morelli-labeled basses have a reputation of being perhaps a tick up from Juzek and being very good all-rounder basses. They have longer bodies than the typical Juzek and a longer string length. As built – and preserved as…

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