Alcoa Double Bass c1930, Aluminum Co. of America

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Very original, super-rare Alcoa aluminum double bass, #92 of up to 500 made. Tightened up with a fresh setup just completed here at the shop!

Description

Alcoa Double Bass c1930, #92 Aluminum Co. of America

Super original Alcoa double bass, they sure hold their shape! This one’s in its 90s. Just gone through, very healthy with a new Upton Bass setup. 43″ string length. More info on this bass and aluminum basses here on our blog!

Often they’ve been resprayed or even stripped and polished, this one has original paint worn down to a unique patina (Star Wars landspeeder?) An amazing piece of American double bass history that will be around for a long, long time.


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 Alcoa 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.

 

Additional information

Weight 300 lbs

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