Many of the staff at Upton Bass are veteran bass players and when we daydream about our own Upton bass, we'd most likely land in the performance/price sweet spot of a flat back hybrid. You get all of the stability and toughness of a hybrid with the remarkable response of our lightweight flatbacks with the tone-developed 'propeller' bracing. So you'd think that might narrow things down, but every one Jack puts the finishing touches on makes the choice harder! We'll feature a few of these outstanding hybrids over the next couple weeks - unlike any we've seen elsewhere and just…
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We've done this a few times now, to the point we can quantify it and offer as a product! this double bass top replacement service upgrades your existing fully-laminated Upton bass (UB Laminates and Bohemians) into a hybrid with an in-shop top swap. We made a huge number of plywoods over the years, if you love your bass but want to make the tonal jump to hybrid, you can with your same bass! Please note we require about a 90-day window to complete the conversion, depending on shop schedule. Purchase and we'll reach out to you, or let us know…
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Whenever we make a direct copy of an historic instrument, we make 'an heir and a spare' and build two instruments off the new form. The first of our 1781 Gagliano double bass copies, the heir in this case, is already at work in the New York Philarmonic - but Prince Harry here is ready to go with much less responsibility! Stunning in its vintage patina tuxedo attire, this newest Upton Gagliano attended the Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium last weekend where it pulled the assembled bass clef experts into its orbit like Jupiter. Engaging, quick under the bow and with…
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A good value in the fine bass category, this c1900 JT Lamy French double bass with a big price break - it really shines under the bow! This broad-shouldered style of French bass also is favored by some of the best combo and big band jazz guys. It's just gorgeous: JTL Listed here with new price! Okay - this large Hungarian double bass is not everybody's cup of tea, but we feel certain it's somebody's cup of tea - a very creative build, with quality work and flame figure carved into the back and sides. It has a giant presence,…
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