Tag: Bohemian

“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 to play with a huge presence!

“Murphy” Bohemian Model Double Bass

This Upton Bohemian double bass was built for the pit! We're referring to the substage area musicians working on Broadway and touring musicals work.  Pit musicians need reliable instruments that can perform night after night for weeks on end without fuss.  The instruments they use must play extremely well and sound phenomenal, all while being subjected to ever-changing climates and touring schedules that can take them to all corners of the globe. This Bohemian features a deluxe top for tone and a canted flat back for projection. Built as a hybrid with warm poplar veneers, a German spruce top, and a domestic maple neck.…

“Feigenbaum” Bohemian Model 7/8ths 5-String Double Bass

"Feigenbaum" Bohemian Model 7/8ths 5-String Double Bass “Upton consistently makes incredible basses. This instrument is truly one of the best I’ve had the pleasure to play” It's always fun to work with a repeat customer, and we've enjoyed watching Mr. Feigenbaum go from a teenage beginner to an adult professional.  This bass was created to be an orchestral powerhouse, and as I write this, I'm listening to Mr. Feigenbaum play her for the first time! This 7/8's Bohemian 5'er with a 42" string length has a tight grained German spruce top and Big Leaf maple for the back, sides, and…