SOLD: Upton Bass Venetian Model Double Bass, Custom Commission 2013

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Upton Bass Karr Double Bass, Custom Commission 2013

This very special custom Karr double bass was built from remarkable woods with violin corners in a unique shape. It was built with extra accessible upper bouts for the soloist, an adjustable/removable travel neck and our angled endpin block. Irving Sloane English style oval tuners, Mooradian bag.

 

Description

Upton Bass Venetian Double Bass, Custom Commission 2013

This very special custom Venetian model double bass was built from remarkable woods with violin corners in a unique design. It was built with extra accessible upper bouts for the soloist, an adjustable/removable travel neck.

Stunning flame and figure feature throughout the maple back and neck, with a long Venetian-inspired shape and long ff-holes. The slim, long profile is combined with deep ribs and a large lower bout for great air volume and excellent deep bass response. Extra-long Karr fingerboard and clear voice make this a perfect fit for solo and chamber music settings. Rare Irving Sloane English-style oval tuners adorn this custom double bass. Includes a custom-sized Mooradian bag! $24,000

Measurements:

  • Upper Bout: 18.5″
  • C Bout: 14.5″
  • Lower Bout: 26″
  • Rib Depth: 7.5 – 9″
  • Length of Back: 47.5″
  • String Length: 41″
  • Neck: D
  • Weight 23 lbs

Have your own special double bass project in mind?  Dream bass or copy? Learn more about UB Custom Commissions or just give us a call! +1 (860) 535-9399.


***Please note, double basses do not qualify for the website FREE SHIPPING promotion.  Please contact us for shipping, courier, or pickup options prior to placing your order.

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 this Prescott double bass 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.