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…
Recently Made Uptons - A Gallery of Notable UB Builds
“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…
“Fantasia” Concord Model Upton Double Bass
A very special build for our friend Louis Fantasia, this Concord was built to a slightly smaller scale, with stunning wood choices throughout.
“Fuller” Concord Model Upton Double Bass
This beautiful Concord is the first off the line in 2016!
“Holbrook” Solid Wood 5-String Brescian
This five-string fully-carved Brescian was built with back and sides of select highly-figured English Sycamore. Check out the back! Brilliant 5 string upright bass with stunning wood throughout. Antiqued tuners.
“Zipprich” Flat Back Solid Wood Mittenwald Double Bass
Here’s a nice example of a straightforward solid flatback Mittenwald model. Domestic big leaf maple back and sides, with a burgundy tint in a nod to classic 19th Century Mittenwalds!
“Edgerton” Klotz (Kloz) Model Upton Double Bass
This Klotz copy double bass was custom built with a medium flame maple back and sides and has a warm responsive tone. Tricked out with Sloane tuners, mother-of-pearl dot inlays and hand made rib bumpers for lots of gigging!
“Dutton” Klotz (Kloz) Model Upton Double Bass
This very special Klotz copy double bass was built with back and ribs carved from a piece of insanely figured big leaf maple from the Pacific Northwest, the same log which was used on Richard Wagor’s 4/4 ISB Concert Special.
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