This Klotz copy double bass was custom built with a medium flame maple back and sides and has a warm responsive tone. Tricked out with Sloane tuners, mother-of-pearl dot inlays and hand made rib bumpers for lots of gigging! [gallery size="large" ids="31306,31298,31303,31299,31300,31304,31302,31301"]
View Full PostThis very special Klotz copy double bass was built with back and ribs carved from a piece of insanely figured big leaf maple from the Pacific Northwest, the same log which was used on Richard Wagor's 4/4 ISB Concert Special. [gallery size="large" ids="19847,31253,31254,31255,31256,31260,31261,31264,31263,31257,31258,31262,31259"]
View Full PostJohn Anderson brought us tracings of a Matthias Klotz (Kloz) double bass dated to the late 18th Century. John had taken tracings of the Kloz instrument belonging to the great Russian bassist (and Eddie Gomez protege) Yuri Golubev over an extended dinner and discussion of vintage instruments. After years of searching for the right collaborator, in 2012 John commissioned Upton Bass to work from these drawings and build his dream Klotz copy double bass. [gallery size="large" ids="19835,19834,19833,19831,19832"]
View Full PostHere's a very cool example of an exceptional hybrid. With the medium varnish, the quality of our poplar plywood veneers is clearly seen. A one piece light English Sycamore neck and Irving Sloane tuners are brilliant, tone-enhancing upgrades. [gallery size="large" ids="25080,21457,21456,21550,21460,21458"]
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