A mighty, well-mannered Brescian Model, built with some mild outline adaptations as we continue our pursuit of the ultimate double bass! Opus#716 may look “ordinary” to most, but this Bresscian is very important as it was #1 in a model upgrade succession (V3) that began with Gary’s very own Brescian in 2010! The upper bouts…
Recently Made Uptons - A Gallery of Notable UB Builds
“Kirchner” Bohemian Model Double Bass
This is a pretty glorious Bohemian Hybrid Deluxe round back double bass, built as a 7/8ths! This moderately priced new Upton (came in under $6K) was built with some great upgrades: Deluxe top, Solo Extension fingerboard, upgraded Rubner tuners, edge bumpers and mother of pearl fingerboard markers. A big full-throated jazz cannon – very fun…
“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…
Karr Hybrid
UB Karr Hybrid Double Bass c2017 Opus 612
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…
“Meyer” Brescian Model Double Bass
Just another Brescian? Nah… Add a bit to the budget, and we sneak into Gary’s woodshed to grab some premium boards!
“Rector” Bohemian Model Double Bass
There’s bells and whistles, then there’s purity of form. And an amber varnish really brings out that form. This Upton Bohemian model double bass features a flat back, with a deluxe top. That’s it – BOOM. And some dot markers. And a Rev Solo – okay, one bell, one whistle. DONE – commence playing!
“Brock” Mittenwald Model Double Bass
This impressive Upton Mittenwald double bass was built as a hybrid with birch wood veneers on the back and sides. The birch upgrade lends a buttery undertone to the lighter varnish. Brass antiqued scroll plates and tuners and a Rev Solo pickup complete the package.
“Galperin” UB Standard Carved Double Bass
This “Galperin” UB Standard Carved Double Bass is another example of this remarkable value in a fully American built carved double bass. The UB Standard rules still apply, not much in the way of custom choices – other than darker or lighter in finish and antiqued tuners if you like. Regardless, the craftsmanship shows in…
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