If you're on Instagram, check out our luthier Jack Hanlon's page: @jackhanlonbass - Jack keeps it updated with some of the many exquisite double bass C-Extensions that come off his bench! The Upton Bass C-Extension was conceived and designed to have no structural impact to your scroll. No cuts, no notches, no drill holes. Our low pitch extensions stay securely in place entirely through string pressure and meticulous fitting to the scroll’s contours. We also refined it to be actually comfortable and playable, knowing they often are employed in rigorous playing situations. Whether a new build or your favorite vintage…
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Introducing a new generation of The Ergo double bass! This modern contrabass is a joint collaboration between Upton Bass and Arnold E. Schnitzer, developing his unique Ergonomic Contrabass for production here at Upton Bass. At Upton Bass, we're always trying to apply tabula rasa, or "clean slate" thinking. That's exactly what drove our colleague Arnold to design this futuristic, ergonomic double bass: "It is asymmetrical as a matter of form following function. The upper bout is wide enough to allow for a deep, punchy tone, yet the reduced treble side shoulder provides outstanding access to the upper register. The lower…
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Have you seen our latest video? Upton Bass: Continually improving the tools double bassists use to make music. The vision, mission and core values of Upton Bass are spelled out as we strive to build the finest musical instruments available. Gary from Upton Bass defines our mission statement. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9CAl993EDQ[/embedyt]
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Our collection of set up new (and used) Thomas and George Martin double basses keeps growing here at Upton Bass. Freshly set up: a 2018 4/4 Model with a newly fitted, fully gated, bespoke Upton Bass C-extension. Our extensions are handmade and custom fitted, developed to be both comfortably playable and to work with zero permanent impact on the original scroll. It's easier than ever to admire and play these very English broad-shouldered basses here in New England. The Martins below are ready to play, side by side by side, at your leisure in our comfortable bass loft. This is…
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