Recently Made Uptons - A Gallery of Notable UB Builds

“Griffin” Cavani Model Upton Double Bass

Here’s another stunner in this emerging star of our Custom Commissions category – This Cavani design, with it’s pinched, classic Italian shape and terrific fingerboard access is both aesthetically pleasing and a soloists’ dream. This is our first fixed-neck 3/4 size Cavani (note the Guttierez & Roy 7/8ths version competition model) and was built with…

“Spalted” Concord Model Upton Double Bass

This may be the wildest Concord yet! This unique log has gone into several incredible basses, and for our Head Luthier Eric Roy, this Concord revisits a special log not used since the 2011 & 2013 ISB competition basses, resulting in one of the most stunning instruments ever built by Upton Bass. We got to watch Eric build…

“Greckel” Matthias Klotz Double Bass Copy

We keep getting requests for our Klotz Double Bass copy! This tidy design is the most popular of our Custom Commission instruments, which began with a 2012 project to build a copy of a 1700s Matthias Klotz contrabass from a complete set of tracings. With its wide and rounded features, almost symmetric upper and lower bouts, this compact…

“Hime” Solid Wood Flatback Brescian with Removable Neck

Here’s a beautiful flat back Brescian built with some exciting choices. In this case the removable neck was added mostly for string height adjustability on the gig – the solid bridge definitely adds punch. Domestic maple flat back, and a stunning German spruce top. Options: Removable neck, rib bumpers, light tailpiece and lightened antiqued tuners, a…

“White” Bostonian Model Upton Double Bass

This bass represents the latest evolution of the Bostonian, still a fully carved round back, with poplar back and sides. Long, lyrical Rogeri ff-holes complement the old-world pattern.

“Wortsmith” Fully Carved Mittenwald Model Upton Double Bass

This solid bodied roundback edition was built with choice European Sycamore back and ribs. The medium amber varnish brings out a gold in the flamed maple which photos do not do justice! Used for progressive bluegrass, jazz and classical – truly an all-rounder. Finished with mother of pearl side fingerboard dot inlays. *Click here to…