Recently Made Uptons - A Gallery of Notable UB Builds

“Anderson” Klotz (Kloz) Model Upton Double Bass

John Anderson brought us tracings of a Matthias Klotz (Kloz) double bass dated to the late 18th Century. John had taken tracings of the Kloz instrument belonging to the great Russian bassist (and Eddie Gomez protege) Yuri Golubev over an extended dinner and discussion of vintage instruments. After years of searching for the right collaborator, in 2012 John commissioned Upton Bass…

“Swift” Brescian Hybrid Double Bass

Here’s a very cool example of an exceptional hybrid. With the medium varnish, the quality of our poplar plywood veneers is clearly seen. A one piece light English Sycamore neck and Irving Sloane tuners are brilliant, tone-enhancing upgrades.

“Murray” Concord Model Upton Double Basses

Back in 2012, Baltimore and D.C. first-call bassist and educator Max Murray commissioned one of our first showpiece Concord models. Built with an adjustable neck, this bass was the first to get Prescott uncut ff-holes, and the first to get hat peg tuners with plates in tribute to the Scott Lafaro Prescott. We featured this…