Hello! This is me...and my Upton Standard Double Bass named Buela Bay... My name is Ted, AKA neddyrow on TalkBass, and I play an Upton Standard Double Bass. I am making this post to show that you don’t have to be Christian McBride or Travis Book to play an Upton. Not just the pros play Upton Basses and they sound great in all “venues” not just the big stages and orchestra pits. Some of these pics make me and my bass look a lot cooler than I really am. Being a semi-professional musician, I usually play in bars and coffee…
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Marc Ramirez: Harbison Concerto for Bass Viol and Orchestra: Upton/Cavani Hi Eric and Gary! How are you guys doing? I just recently played European Premiere of the Harbison Concerto for Bass Viol and Orchestra. I did both concerts on the Upton/Cavani! If I may say so, the concert rocked. The bass looked great and sounded even better; got alot of compliments on the bass. Some even thought I was playing the Cavani. Here is a great shot taken by one of the pool photographers. I thought I'd share it with you. I hope to see you guys in Prague. Best…
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