Tag: Upton Double Basses

Stonington Model 5-String Double Bass with Extension

Dave Anderson 11th March 2023
This new Stonington Model is an inspired extra-range build! Strung with a high C on the 5th string, the E extends to the low C, giving a very handy 4-octave range (C to shining C?) Many have asked about the new Stonington pattern - it's basically a "true 3/4-size" double bass with violin corners, with pricing and build varieties the same as our Bohemian. The Stonington is a compact sibling of the Brescian, with all the build flexibility of the Bohemian - from fully laminated versions to fully-carved! Or in this example, a solid-wood flatback fiver that projects and growls…

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

Upton Bass String Instrumental Co.

159 Packer Road Mystic, CT 06355

Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10AM - 6PM


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