Tag: Mittenwald

Mittenwald Opus 129 – What a Carved Back!

Dave Anderson 30th June 2024
Introducing the Mittenwald Model Upton Bass, a true embodiment of elegance and functional design, inspired by the time-honored traditions of classic German craftsmanship. This instrument is more than just a bass; it's a masterpiece that beautifully melds artistry with practicality, making it a prized possession for musicians and collectors alike. It’s no wonder this beauty has captured the hearts of everyone in the shop—visitors can't help but be drawn to its striking features, and many are eager to call this bass their own! Take a moment to admire the stunning center cut of the back on this Mittenwald Model Upton…

Mittenwald Hybrid Double Bass

Dave Anderson 30th March 2024
Many of the staff at Upton Bass are veteran bass players and when we daydream about our own Upton bass, we'd most likely land in the performance/price sweet spot of a flat back hybrid. You get all of the stability and toughness of a hybrid with the remarkable response of our lightweight flatbacks with the tone-developed 'propeller' bracing. So you'd think that might narrow things down, but every one Jack puts the finishing touches on makes the choice harder! We'll feature a few of these outstanding hybrids over the next couple weeks - unlike any we've seen elsewhere and just…

Mittenwald Model Double Bass o241

Dave Anderson 2nd February 2024
This mild-mannered Mittenwald Double Bass has its gorgeous evening attire in the back! This Mittenwald is built with a flat back of well-figured Maple hand-varnished to a light-catching luster. Bravo gang! The Mittenwald brings the generous dimensions and rib depth of our Brescian to a gamba-cornered instrument. As with the basses of its namesake, the beauty is really in the wood and craftmanship of this unadorned style. A big precise delivery in this full-voiced bass - Jack just shook rafters with the bow! Looking to expand your knowledge of the construction and history of the double bass? Check out the…

“Watts” Mittenwald Model Double Bass

Dave Anderson 16th April 2020
This beautiful Mittenwald model Upton double bass was built as a big flatback five-string hybrid. The Mittenwald is a great gamba pattern for the low B, with plenty of depth and air volume. A classic build kept the straight fingerboard and antiqued hat pegs, plus rib bumpers and a custom angled endpin block. What really gave it the extra wow factor is the dark amber (maple syrup?) toned varnish that radiates golden highlights! We wanted to make sure this bass got its close-up as a color reference for anybody plotting a build. "Watt" Mittenwald Model Upton 5-String Double Bass

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159 Packer Road Mystic, CT 06355

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