With classic automobiles, you might call this a Retro Rod...vintage body with a new engine underneath. This early 20th Century Mittenwald double bass is ready for the next 100 thanks to some creative thinking and collaboration between its new owner and Upton Bass! Not long ago, this bass was cobbled together and overlooked, but had the bones of a classic. Bought for a relative song, its new owner invested in a new Upton removable/adjustable neck, C-Extension and new full setup with our thick solo fingerboard. Totally gone through, this is now a super-flexible and playable beauty, with all the magic…
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Just another Brescian? Nah... Add a bit to the budget, and we sneak into Gary's woodshed to grab some premium boards! [gallery size="large" ids="74651,74652,74653,74654,74760,74655,74657,74658,74659"]
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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! [gallery size="large" ids="74577,74578,74576,74582,74584,74581,74579,74583,74580"]
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This impressive Upton Mittenwald double bass was built as a hybrid with birch wood veneers on the back and sides. The birch upgrade lends a buttery undertone to the lighter varnish. Brass antiqued scroll plates and tuners and a Rev Solo pickup complete the package. [gallery size="large" ids="68030,68031,68036,68032,68035,68033,68038,68037,68034"]
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