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“France via England” Custom Commission Double Bass

This contrabass was built for an English musician, inspired by a 19th Century French bass. It is built with some of our finest highly-figured big leaf maple in a lean new design. The bass features a large upper bout, violin corners, flat back, ff-holes from the French bass, 41″ string length (could modify for 42)…

“Iwanicki” Cavani Upton Double Bass

This Cavani-inspired Custom Commission features an Italian shape with Karr-like fingerboard access. A straightforward build with a German spruce top and European Sycamore, a fixed neck, dark polish and rib bumpers. Apparently the older sister has the same bass in a Karr pattern, and as much as the younger sister wanted the bass sis had, she…

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Working Musician’s Basses

We’ve gotten some compelling used double basses in the shop this spring, a diverse bunch which all share a couple qualities. First off, they all have been played a lot. Call them workhorses, axes, gig-ready…these basses have been out making music since day one. There’s something special about the resonant qualities of a well-played instrument.…

Upton Bass Mission Statement

Have you seen our latest video? Upton Bass: Continually improving the tools double bassists use to make music. The vision, mission and core values of Upton Bass are spelled out as we strive to build the finest musical instruments available. Gary from Upton Bass defines our mission statement.

Old Meets New

With classic automobiles, you might call this a Retro Rod…vintage body with a new engine underneath. This early 20th Century Mittenwald double bass is ready for the next 100 thanks to some creative thinking and collaboration between its new owner and Upton Bass! Not long ago, this bass was cobbled together and overlooked, but had…

Marquee Symphony Orchestra Players

This Saturday, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra presents “Fantastic Fantasies” at the Garde Arts Center in New London, Connecticut. We’re proud to participate and are especially looking forward to Thomas Green’s performance of Vanhal’s Concerto for Double Bass.  A special offer for this concert only: all federal workers furloughed or working without pay during the government…