About Us - Upton Bass String Instrument Company
About Us - Upton Bass String Instrument Company
Feb 4, 2015
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"The Tariff special" – Upton Bass Standard Bohemian. Here’s one of our laminate basses in action, with sound samples pizz and arco. ⁠ Is there a difference from a carved bass? Yes. But for pizzicato, this bass can do just about everything. ⁠ $5,500 fully set up with a bag Limited run – you wait for them, they come as they come ⁠ Built in-house. Built to play. Built for you. | Upton Bass String Instrument Co.
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Blake Hinson’s first custom Upton Bass: a Santagiuliana copy that played with the NY Phil and lead to our Gagliano build that is now his main instrument. This just sold, but this is what we do – if you have a dream bass like this, we would love to make one for you. Get in touch! #UptonBass #DoubleBass #BlakeHinson #CustomBass | Upton Bass String Instrument Co.
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The Upton Bass string! After more than a decade of research, and lots of experimenting with silk, Kevlar and steel, we're finally ready to share a prototype. It's a developmental G string for $80 – and we want YOUR feedback! Play it, let us know what you think, and help us perfect the new SuperWeich strings. Your input could shape the future of Upton Bass strings. Check it out on the Upton Bass accessories website. #BassStrings #UBSuperWeich #R&D #UptonBass | Upton Bass String Instrument Co.
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Introducing the Upton Bass 5/8 Bohemian! We’re working on a true 5/8 version of our Bohemian model—a carefully scaled-down version of our classic 3/4 Bohemian, designed for playability while maintaining the depth and power you expect from an Upton. Key Specs: 5% size reduction from the 3/4 Bohemian Body length: 41 7/8” Lower bout: 24” | Upper bout: 18 5/8” String length options: 38”–39 1/2” Gamba or violin corners This is the ideal bass for those who want a more compact instrument without sacrif
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We’ve chosen some really freaky fun wood for this Brescian Upton Bass #doublebass #uptonbass #wood #maple #uprightbass #madeinamerica #mystic #madeinconnecticut #madeinmystic | Upton Bass String Instrument Co.
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Available 2019 UB Standard Laminate in our classic "shoe polish brown" matte finish. When Jack set it up for for bluegrass he went all-in with Evah Pirazzi Gold Slaps, super soft under the fingers, plunky pizz, and a big full slap tone. We asked Jack to show that off because it’s part of what makes this model so versatile. It's currently strung with Spirocores, opening it up as a solid straight-ahead jazz bass, easy to play, durable, and ready for the gig. Come try it at the Upton Bass - it can
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