Handmade in America
Carefully conceived with the playability, ergonomics, and resonance of all our Upton Bass models. We believe it is the most musical and finest built hybrid or laminate double bass available on a budget.
The UB Standard model has limited availability, if you are interested in this level of Upton Bass build please contact us here to see if this is a good fit for you: Upton Bass inquiry form
It is our goal at Upton Bass to build amazing double basses known for the best sound, value and build quality. As such for those buying on a budget it’s very important that we match you with the best bass for your needs, or sometimes, send you off to save a little more $$. Financing is available at typical interest rates however our banks do offer secured loans and flexible payment plans. Ten to twenty percent deposit required to apply for financing
We are taking Hybrid and laminate model orders as of December 2024.
The UB Standard model Upton Bass is available in three build styles all built “standard” to keep you on budget without custom options.
Standard Laminate “plywood” $5,000*
Standard Hybrid, $6,000*
Standard “Carved “Solid Wood Round Back, $7,500*
We have entirely custom commission slots available at all times and amazing tone wood selections to build you something truly one of a kind. These instruments range in the $20,000-$30,000+/- range. Checkout out our Upton Bass Blog and @uptonbass on instagram for examples of our work.
*American made basses made entirely at Upton Bass in Mystic CT As with all our basses, strings, accessories, shipping, tax etc are additional.
Ready to get your bass built? Get in our queue with an Upton Double Bass Deposit! Adjustable neck models and special instruments can be commissioned using our unique selection of rare tonewoods. Please call for current stock selection and pricing.
Please look here for other Upton Bass double bass models we offer. The hybrid Standard is a round back double bass with a carved spruce top and plywood back and sides. All of our plywood is still made in-house from our own tonewood veneers, and the top is carved by the same luthiers who make all of the custom Upton basses! Its design is based on the gamba pattern of the Upton Bohemian Model.
These specifications have allowed us to offer a double bass at this price with the acoustic design and ergonomics of the Upton Bass lineage, hand built by expert luthiers with the respect a musical instrument deserves. However the Standard bass is NOT customizable…see below.
You may be asking – what if I want a different color? What if I want the solo swoop? At that point you are starting down the road of a custom Upton Bass build – you might consider the Upton Bohemian Model, with its great value and tremendous flexibility.
The Standard was built on our Bohemian Upton Bass pattern with a string length of 41.5″ and a D neck. For sizing variations, please talk to us about building a custom Bohemian.
The UB Standard Hybrid upright bass is built on a limited but regular basis. Upton Bass inquiry form
