Double Bass and Upright Bass String Instruments for sale Bows Pickups Repair Restoration

Welcome to Upton Bass, where the double bass comes first! Located in Stonington Connecticut, we are makers of top quality Double Basses all made here in the USA,  such as: the UB Standard Plywood Double Bass, our Hybrid Double Bass, UB Standard Professor Flat back double bass, also check out the UB Concert Carved Double Bass and the Concert Deluxe Carved Bass for some serious sound.  We also make the new Gary Karr Double Bass.  All of our basses are entirely Hand Made in our Connecticut workshop.  If you are searching for a new double bass or a old double bass you can trust an Upton Double Bass for top quality sound and construction.  We use the best materials from around the world and take great pride and pleasure in crafting each Double Bass.  All Upton Basses ship for free, contact us for details

Upton Bass now has a second showroom; located in Boston at 1108 Boylston St. Visit BostonDoubleBass.com for details.

Upton Bass is double bass player owned and operated!  From time to time we would like to tell you about upright bass news, new products and specials, and upcoming double bass events. Sign up for our double bass newsletter! We'll tell you about tips on bass care, performance and practice techniques, the latest hot bass gear, and special double bass deals.  We are specialists in bass accessories and equipment, bass restoration and repair. Be sure to visit StringRepair.com for our bass setup, repair and restoration showcase. We always have a broad selection of fine double basses for sale, bass bows and upright bass accessories in our shop. We strive to pull in the top quality products for the serious double bassist, like our own highly acclaimed Revolution Solo Double Bass Pickup .

Upton Bass typically has a stock of pre-owned and used Upton Basses along with an inventory of old vintage and used double basses.  As of September 2009 we are accepting consignments of basses for our Boston Showroom located at 1108 Boylston St., please contact us with details on the bass you would like to sell.  Why should you consign your double bass with Upton Bass, read here about our bass consignment services!  We also offer for sale Shen upright basses, with our full Upton Bass setup. We sell many new Upright Basses, and We know the double bass inside and out. Call us for any upright bass advice! Whether you need help selecting a particular set of bass strings for your style of upright bass playing, need help selecting a new instrument, have questions on the way your bass is set up, what double bass pickup to get, or anything else related to your upright bass, give us a call and we can help at 860-535-9399.

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About buying a double bass:

Buying a double bass is a very special process in which Upton Bass String Instrument Co. is honored to help you with. Whether the style of music you play calls the instrument an upright bass, string bass, bass fiddle, contrabass, standup bass, bass viol, or double bass, you are looking for the same double bass...one with exceptional tone, playability, and power.

When looking for a double bass there are several factors to consider: sound, playability, manufacturer, beauty, and dealer. At Upton Bass we're not that complicated in our bass selling method. The biggest factors are quality and budget, and after you've determined that, the basses sound and the dealer  is the next consideration.  We stress that you research our company and read the given reviews within our site and many other bass related sites on the internet.  As with many string instruments, buy the best bass you can afford within budget. The nicer the instrument sounds, the more you'll be inclined to play it.  That being said we never want you to over spend on your double bass. 

Quality without compromise within a given budget.....we don't want to be your first call, but rather your last!  

Sounds cheesy???  But at Upton Bass mean this!  Take the time to meet us and deal with us as a company and you will quickly experience a double bass shop like no other in the world.

Here at Upton Bass String Instrument Co., we feel that the all the upright basses we carry give exceptional value to our clients. No matter which instrument you buy, you can feel secure knowing that you obtained a quality bass at a great price. Our knowledge of basses and after care for our products also gives you added value when you purchase your bass from us. 

Remember Upton Bass is bass player owner and operated! Take a look at the exclusive Upton Bass Double Basses designed, completely hand made, assembled, varnished and setup by Upton Bass in our Stonington workshop UB Double Basses

In addition to the double bass, we carry a full line of bass accessories. We have the bass rosin you want in our selection to go with the bass bow you choose. A bass bag to provide your bass with some protection. Bass strings to suit your style of play and a bass pickup to add to those wonderful moments on stage.

Upton Bass String Instrument Co. is not just an online retailer we have a walk-in retail shop located at 44 Taugwonk Spur Unit 4 Stonington CT 06378 We specialize in bass repair and bass restoration and have the knowledge, experience, and skills to bring your bass to the perfect condition it deserves, be it a small crack or extensive bass restoration.

Come browse through our selection of fine new and used upright basses. We're confident that we have your new bass here, calling your name.  If we don't drop us a line and we will point you in the right direction. You can call Upton Bass (on our new number) at 1-860-535-9399

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A full list of our sub categories below:

Upright basses for sale

Bass Bows

Bass Bow Rosin

Bass Bow Quivers

Bass Bow Cases

Bass Bow Rehair

Bass Strings

Double Bass Strings

Electric Bass Strings

Upright Bass Amplifiers

Bass Cables

Bass Pickups

Bass Preamps

Bass Player Apparel

Bass Bags and Cases

Bass repair and maintenance parts

Bass Ebony Parts

Bass Maple Tonewood

Bass Spruce Tone wood

Bass Endpins

Bass Tuning Machine Heads, Tuning Gears

Bass Instruction Books

Our "Bass Friend's" CD's

Bass Videos and DVD's

Bass Bridge Adjusters

Bass Bridges

Transport Wheels

Bass Tuners

Bass Stands

Bass Mutes

Bass Humidifiers

Instrument Polish

Bass Endpins

 Upton Bass String Instrument Co. offers a huge selection of quality accessories for the double bass.  Upton Bass is bass player owned and operated, and all of our items are ones we actually use.  The knowledgeable staff of bass players at Upton Bass String Instrument Co is always just a phone call away for ANY questions you may have 860-535-9399.  You can also contact Upton Bass by email at sales@uptonbass.com