Off we go, into the wild blue yonder! We’ve nicknamed this “Air Force One” although it’s really our third bass for the US Air Force Band. Ironically, we are now providing fully-carved Mittenwalds to this stalwart musical force, having replaced a famous Mittenwald maker as their supplier of double basses. Round back, fixed neck, no exotic wood choices, just straightforward air-moving power here – soon to be pushing low end all over the world!
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This may be the wildest Concord yet! This unique log has gone into several incredible basses, and for our Head Luthier Eric Roy, this Concord revisits a special log not used since the 2011 & 2013 ISB competition basses, resulting in one of the most stunning instruments ever built by Upton Bass. We got to watch Eric build this instrument, stealing moments and sipping coffee while he steamed and bent the tricky figured Maple into the lyrical Busetto curves of this Prescott-inspired masterpiece. It was created during the process of re-doing this website, and its build is featured in many shots throughout, as well…
View Full PostHere’s a beautiful flat back Brescian built with some exciting choices. In this case the removable neck was added mostly for string height adjustability on the gig – the solid bridge definitely adds punch. Domestic maple flat back, and a stunning German spruce top. Options: Removable neck, rib bumpers, light tailpiece and lightened antiqued tuners, a few dot inlays, Rev Solo pickup.
View Full PostThis solid bodied roundback edition was built with choice European Sycamore back and ribs. The medium amber varnish brings out a gold in the flamed maple which photos do not do justice! Used for progressive bluegrass, jazz and classical – truly an all-rounder. Finished with mother of pearl side fingerboard dot inlays. *Click here to see this finish on a Hybrid Mittenwald!
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