The Gagliano

The Gagliano

We love this commission for legendary bassist Victor Wooten!

Victor asked us to copy his 18th Century instrument labeled as a Vincenzo Carcassi, a stout wide-ribbed 5/8ths double bass. We built him two different versions, and are now making this unique instrument available to you.

The Victor Wooten Double Bass project began with the idea for a collaboration at the 2015 ISB show in Rochester, NY.  Victor asked to bring us his 18th Century double bass to copy for a modern feel and touring durability. He loves the sound and feel of his Carcassi and hoped we could capture that in some new basses.  The resulting removable-neck fully carved and fixed neck hybrid versions are fantastic smaller instruments.

Much more about the project here:

Wooten Double Bass Part One – Restoring the Carcassi

Wooten Double Bass Part Two – Developing the Upton Prototype

Please enquire for pricing +1 (860) 535-9399.

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