Tag: Brescian

Brescian Basses – A Brief History and What’s In the Shop

Dave Anderson 15th October 2022
What's in a name? Here at Upton Bass we name our bass models after the region that influenced them, as in the Brescian, Mittenwald, Bohemian and Concord. Here we'll take a look at some notable Brescian-style instruments. Pictured - Giovanni Maggini early 1600s What do we mean when we use the term "Brescian?" Brescia is a region of northern Italy which was home to hugely influential makers such as Gasparo da Salo, Vincenzo Panormo and Giovanni Maggini.  Panormo would emigrate to England in the 1700's and brought this style of double bass with him. His influence became so widespread that…

Choice Pre-Owned Upton Basses for Sale!

Dave Anderson 10th September 2022
Two great Uptons have just become available, both previously detailed here: The fully-carved "Murray" Concord, with all the Prescott cues and adjustable/removable neck, and the "Swift" Brescian, a big roundback hybrid with precision Irving Sloane tuners. "Murray" Concord "Swift" Brescian We'll put up full sale listings if they stick around, but we wanted to give Upton subscribers first dibs if either of these check all boxes for you! Both basses are on the premises, available for audition and comparison in our showroom - call Eric at the shop for more details: +1 (860) 535-9399.

“Deneen” Brescian Double Bass, Opus 130

Dave Anderson 7th August 2022
High-gloss French red and hatpeg tuners adorn this carved roundback Brescian - we all took a pause to admire this one! 

Upton “Bulkin” Brescian Hybrid Double Bass, Opus 769, 2021

Dave Anderson 15th February 2021
This Upton Brescian Hybrid double bass, one of the first of the new year, is built with sugar maple veneers on the back and sides with matching neck. German spruce top. Upgraded tuners and "micro-dot" inlays. Spirocores and a Rev Solo pickup for reinforcement and recording. Somebody's new gigging partner - what a great list of choices! Brescian HybridGerman spruce topVermont Sugar Maple veneer for back & sides with matched neckGerman made "Lauren Pierce" tuners, antiquedSolo "Swoop" FingerboardMicro dot inlaysCold brown top coated varnish over intense yellow ground coats with building layers of ambers

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