Entrepreneur Gary Upton of Upton Bass hosts a double bass and business-specific podcast for bass players, luthiers and enthusiasts alike. Learn about Upton Bass and upright bass history, repair & maintenance, building basses, and many valuable business and life lessons along the way. All with Gary and some amazing guests! Take a listen HERE!
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Mitch dropped us a line from Barrington Stage in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. Their new production puts him and his Upton in the center spotlight! "I bought my Standard Laminated Upton Bass back in 2014 when I was 15 years old. At the time it was quite an investment; paid for by many hours of carrying suitcases at the Red Lion Inn. Since then it's paid for itself many times over. The sound is fantastic and it's hard to beat the resiliency of laminate. Despite the abuse of various pits, street gigs, and constant transportation in my Toyota Camry,…
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A hidden talent of our Rev Solo pickup is that it's simply the best double bass pickup for recording direct. The clarity of the Rev Solo really shines in digital recordings, and it's the only quality bass pickup that can easily be adjusted by the player for tonal characteristics. That flexibility really sets it apart when working in a project studio! It can be challenging enough to record at home, never mind searching for a quiet room with good acoustics or paying for German microphones. You may already have an Upton Rev Solo on your upright bass for live sound…
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The Upton Bass team is safe and making basses! We will continue to do so as long as we are allowed to. Other than some power tools, not a lot separates our shop from an 18th Century version - there's plenty of space and fresh air, just with a lot more Ramones coming from the setup bench (Jack)... Please continue to use our website for all your bass playing needs! If you have a real double bass emergency, please call the shop before visiting. Our shop is basically closed to browsing and hanging out for the moment, but if you…
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