Going, going...gone! We'll...not quite...but summer is slipping away FAST! It's been a whirlwind of activity here at the Upton Bass Barn this summer with new projects galore! Do you follow us on Instagram? No?!?! We'll you should! It's one of the best ways to get inside tips on what Gary's up to next...and there are some really good teasers over there! While Gary hob knobs with some of the most talented guys in the business working on future top secret projects, i've been knee deep in ancient wood shavings working on a huge job with a tight schedule. In true UB…
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Happy Fourth of July Weekend! If you're traveling the 95 corridor this Weekend be sure to st Op in and visit us On Saturday July 2nd! There's some great bass making going on and a high profile bassis Ts instrument is curr Ently on display as we get ready for an exciting New project! But, You'll have to stop in to find out who's bass is here! Ok, there's a hint here for those of you who like puzzles! Click below to read the full Report
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When you're in the shop picking up your new Upton Bass, I have a series of "rules" I go over. Keep your bridge straight, wipe down your bass when you're done playing, humidify humidify humidify...and the puppy rule. We've had a few repairs walk into the shop from musicians playing in direct sun and having glue joint failures. Now, mind you these are usually very inexpensive basses with bad craftsmanship to begin with, but with summer temps rising, the puppy rule is in full effect! This weeks video was requested by our own Bryan who said, "man, you've got to…
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WOW! We got a ton of feedback from last weeks video! Some didn't know there was a difference, some said it doesn't matter and it's a horrible way to tell where you are on the neck, but MOST just wanted to know why there was any difference at all. We have we transitioned to D from Eb? I think this is one of those questions where you ask 10 people why and you'll get 8 different answers, but our personal preference on the D neck is it leaves a bit more material in the neck heel...one of the most delicate…
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