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“Spencer” Karr Model Double Bass

This Karr model double bass features stunning wood choices and an adjustable/removable neck.

We were commissioned to make a copy of the Gary Karr Special ISB 50th Anniversary Upton Double Bass out of similarly flamed Big Leaf Maple from Gary Upton’s special stash of select woods.  The bar was high here in the workshop as we all knew the inspiration for this bass was extraordinary, and the team really pulled off another stunning example of the UB Karr model.

“Spencer” Karr
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Upton Bass
String Instrument Company

159 Packer Road
Mystic, CT 06355

Hours: Tues–Sat, 10 am–6 pm
Telephone: +1 (860) 535-9399
Email: Sales@UptonBass.com

Ted and his Standard Laminate

Everyday Upton Bass Players: Ted

Hello!  This is me…and my Upton Standard Double Bass named Buela Bay… My name is Ted, AKA neddyrow on TalkBass, and I play an Upton Standard Double Bass.  I am making this post to show that you don’t have to be Christian McBride or Travis Book to play an Upton.  Not just the pros play…

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1950s Epiphone Double Bass – Gary’s Bass!

If you’ve been following Upton Bass on Instagram, @uptonbass we’ve been offering beautiful instruments pre-restoration at remarkable “bored-in-January” discount sale prices! We’ve reassessed some of the basses on hand that could sit in our collection for years more and decided – it’s just time to get them into the hands of players. Gary’s even decided…

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