Here’s a wonderful illustration of the staying power of big German gamba-pattern double basses. These three are all over a century old and have been kept in great playing shape with a range of modifications and replacements. These are historic instruments without the eye-popping price, having not stayed strictly original and without impeccable pedigree. They…
Andreas Morelli Basses – Restored by Upton Bass
Two beautiful examples of “Andreas Morelli” double basses, both are playing great with recent Upton restorations! Andreas Morelli-labeled basses have a reputation of being perhaps a tick up from Juzek and being very good all-rounder basses. They have longer bodies than the typical Juzek and a longer string length. As built – and preserved as…
New Karr Model double bass in 5/8ths size!
Straight out of setup, this beautiful diminutive Karr model is our first 5/8th version of the new pattern. In gloss French red, it has all the elegance and poise of its Quenoil inspiration. The top ripples with some beautiful Spruce figure. The comfort and fingerboard access is unmatched – it produces a beautiful lyrical tone…
1950s Epiphone Double Bass – Gary’s Bass!
If you’ve been following Upton Bass on Instagram, @uptonbass we’ve been offering beautiful instruments pre-restoration at remarkable “bored-in-January” discount sale prices! We’ve reassessed some of the basses on hand that could sit in our collection for years more and decided – it’s just time to get them into the hands of players. Gary’s even decided…
French Contrabasse Trio
These three beautiful late 19th century French guild double basses are all available for side-by-side comparison in the bass loft! Large format J. Thibouville-Lamys (and JTL-related Jacquot) with rounded upper bouts, all are in excellent playing condition and thrive in orchestral or jazz settings. It’s pretty amazing to compare the patterns and details over a…
January Update – UB Barn Sale on Reverb!
Reverb = Rando Part 2 A friendly reminder – our Reverb page has some great instruments and accessories available. It gives us a good opportunity to offer things that don’t fit the bill in a fine bass shop – a fine banjo, for example! Here are some interesting bass goodies listed now: If you regret…
What’s New in Vintage Listings
We have a variety of interesting basses coming into the shop this new year – here’s two on the larger side – a beautiful Neville Whitehead bass from Australia, and a 19th century blockless Tyrolean that has been updated to remain a very active player. One set up for jazz, one for under the bow…
New Year, New Karr! This Hybrid Is Available
Sneak peek for our blog subscribers – new Upton Gary Karr Model double bass, ready for its first owner! Hybrid flatback with straight fingerboard, strung with Evahs. The Karr is the ultimate in fingerboard access, quick and comfortable no matter your style. Add a bag, bow and pickup – audition and bring it home! +1…
Lovely Vintage 5/8ths Juzek Double Bass
This pearl of a petit Juzek is just into the shop! Has a 1968 Board of Ed. stamp on it, probably a new student bass at the time, has emerged unscathed a half-century later. A few little scrapes, but a really beautiful example of this likely German Wilfer-sourced fully-carved student bass. 38″ scale length –…
Santa’s Choice: Tyrolean Bass mid-19th Century
This compact Tyrolean oozes patina and charm, built around 1860 in the Alps, by Santa Claus. For you! For real, this blockless 40″ scale length bass is being refurbished by Upton Bass and available to own – we can set up for you! Email sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399.
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