Gary talks shop with Blake Hinson, Assistant Principal Bassist of the New York Philarmonic! Blake and Gary talk about historic basses, new basses, big auditions, and choices as we build a copy of his Gagliano. https://youtu.be/owCD7-3TN6U?si=iO0TFbQAZxBIvmyF This video is also available ad and interruption-free at Upton Bass School. We're cycling features in and out of our free Upton Bassics and have many new in-depth features in the works. Get the woodburn above or choose one of our Bass Hero Quotes! Laserburned on tonewood, they are back by popular demand and make a fine addition to your music room or office.…
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We've been building this compact powerhouse for over a decade, from direct tracings of an original, wide-ribbed Klotz. With a slightly shorter string length, it's become a favorite of crossover bass guitarists and anybody who needs a compact double bass that packs a wallop. This gorgeous slightly-antiqued hand varnish sets off the stout dimensions of this flat back and this one is available! Ready for your setup tweaks and the gig tonight!
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New video just added to Upton Bass School - this week, Gary takes a quick look at an old Juzek double bass which might capture the imagination online but will be a handful to repair and own. See what a bass shop sees when one of these comes in! We've added this as a free preview in Upton Bassics when you join! Thank you to all who have already signed up! New videos will be added regularly to our Knowledge Bass series. For our free Upton Bassics subscribers - get used to weekly churn as we preview in new videos…
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This mild-mannered Mittenwald Double Bass has its gorgeous evening attire in the back! This Mittenwald is built with a flat back of well-figured Maple hand-varnished to a light-catching luster. Bravo gang! The Mittenwald brings the generous dimensions and rib depth of our Brescian to a gamba-cornered instrument. As with the basses of its namesake, the beauty is really in the wood and craftmanship of this unadorned style. A big precise delivery in this full-voiced bass - Jack just shook rafters with the bow! Looking to expand your knowledge of the construction and history of the double bass? Check out the…
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