Description

Upton Bass Soloist Custom Commission Double Bass

This bass was conceived by a cellist for bowed solo work. After much searching and many near misses, he brought his ideas to Upton Bass to be realized.  Looking for the playability of a cello with the tone, and the unmistakable look of a double bass, the soloist was created.

He was looking for a tenor contrabass, tuned in fifths – F,C,G,D, the low string tuned one fifth below a cello.  The instrument size is larger than a cello with a scale length of 35.4 Inches (90cm).  Truly a unique instrument with brilliant, singing clarity.

This short-scale gem can be tuned or set up to your requirements. It would, of course, make a fantastic petite contrabass!  Currently, it is set up for orchestral pitch (EADG) and everyone who plays it is surprised at its bass voice!

Upton Bass Soloist Custom Commission Double Bass Measurements:

• Upper Bout: 17 1/8″
• C-Bout: 12 1/4″
• Lower Bout: 22 3/4″
• Rib Depth: 6 ″ at Heel, 7 1/2″ at End Block
• Length of Body: 39 5/8″
• String Length: 35 1/2″

Upton Bass String Instrument Co. specializes in building award-winning custom double basses and offers accessories for the double bass. Upton Bass also services all instruments and bows of the violin family with world-class restoration and repair, to view our online restoration portfolio visit stringrepair.com

Upton Bass is ready to offer advice and answer any questions regarding double basses or related bass topics. Please contact UB at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399. Hours of operation Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 6 pm. The Workshop (The Barn) and showroom are located in Mystic, Connecticut conveniently between Boston and NYC.

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