We’ve always appreciated the accomplishments of Abraham Prescott and his thriving early 19th Century New England string instrument company. Separated by an ocean from the violinmaking traditions of Europe, his large resonant basses built of native old-growth Sugar Maple have inspired classical and jazz bassists to this day. In this holiday season we can see…
Upton Prescott 4/4 Opus 150, The Tiny Martin Prescott
This new Upton double bass is a direct tracing from the Tiny Martin Prescott, a fully-sized Abraham Prescott bass, perhaps one of the last built in the 1840s. That Prescott enjoyed a decades-long career filling Boston Symphony Hall under the bow of Leslie “Tiny” Martin. It exemplifies how a simple ingenious New England double bass…
Abraham Prescott Double Bass, c1820s, New Hampshire
Iconic Abraham Prescott double bass with Busetto corners. Very responsive and resonant with a huge voice – please call to audition +1 (860) 535-9399
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Abraham Prescott Double Bass c1830, New Hampshire
A beautiful example of the iconic Prescott Busetto pattern double bass with a long playing history, expertly maintained with original detail throughout.
[gallery ids="142508,142511,142510"]Tewkesbury and Prescott – A Tale of Moses and Abraham
(…Set in New Hampshire) We are listing again an 1844 Moses Tewkesbury double bass, an instrument clearly akin to our 1845 Abraham Prescott. Beautifully restored with a low B-extension, this bass also has the low pipe-organ authority that has made Prescott basses famous. By the mid 1840’s Abraham Prescott had a thriving shop in Concord,…
Prescott Scroll
#TBT correcting the sins of past “luthiers” who cut into the scroll to mount an extension.
SOLD: Abraham Prescott Double
This Prescott double bass restoration candidate is the ultimate barn find. Still in it’s original 3-string configuration as it left the Concord, New Hampshire workshop in the early 1800s.
This is a very exciting opportunity for the future owner to play a huge part in the choices to be made in its restoration!
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SOLD: Abraham Prescott Double Bass, Early 19th Century, Concord, New Hampshire
Hello! Thank you for viewing one of our SOLD double bass listings! This instrument is no longer for sale, but check out what’s currently available in our list of Vintage and Used Double Basses. Upton Bass is also the proud builder of new custom upright basses at every price point. We want to help you find the perfect bass! Contact us at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399
Abraham Prescott Full Sized Double Bass, 1820-30s, Busetto Cornered
Well maintained Prescott contrabass currently set up for Jazz. Another historic Prescott bass with many original details intact.
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Abraham Prescott Double Bass 1830s Concord, New Hampshire
Hello! Thank you for viewing one of our SOLD double bass listings! This instrument is no longer for sale, but check out what’s currently available in our list of Vintage and Used Double Basses. Upton Bass is also the proud builder of new custom upright basses at every price point. We want to help you find the perfect bass! Contact us at sales@uptonbass.com or call the shop at +1 (860) 535-9399
Abraham Prescott Double Bass 1830s 4/4 Size with C-Extension
This 1830s Prescott is an excellent example of the builder in his prime, in the famous “Busetto” cornered shape.
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SOLD! Full sized Abraham Prescott bass, Busetto cornered
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