Oreste Martini (1893-1957) learned his craft from the great Mantuan maker Stefano Scarampella. After his tutelage under master Stefano Scarampella, beginning at age 14, Martini was producing his own instruments by his early 20s. He began his career with a focus on double basses (reported to be a double bassist himself) but went on to craft many violins, violas, and cellos (He is credited with more than 300 violins, 10 violas, 50 cellos, and 45 basses). While other pupils copied Scarampella's works, Martini adopted his own artistic flair. He received medals for his work in Cremona, Padua, and Paris and…
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If you're not an active follower of us on Instagram, or waiting for your bass to be finished, you may not know what we've been up to all summer! With COVID-19 we've all been hit with varying degrees of challenges, and getting basses to folks in a safe and affordable way has been a hassle. Restrictions on the pickup are forcing higher than normal rates, and just trying to be a part of keeping people safe through social distancing practices, made us (ok, Gary led the charge!) think outside the box. Gary had a Sprinter cargo van that he used…
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One of our favorite things to get from customers is a glimpse into their life with their Upton Basses. Average Joes doing what they love and sharing...it means a lot to us! We get so little time with your bass once its done, so being able to see them, hear them, and experience the joy they bring you is such an honor! Take a listen to Ray's mix and be sure to give him a like and a follow!
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URB for EB Players EB players who consume YouTube content probably already know of Adam Neely's channel full of lessons. But for you URB players (aka double bassists) he may be new to you. We talk to a LOT of electric players who have the urge to pick up the double bass. Whether adding the double bass to add to their arsenal to pick up more gigs or just to satisfy the life long craving to play a "real bass" (I'm gonna get flamed for that one!) the pull is almost universal. While Adam's video isn't new, it's still relevant…
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