UB Standard Double Bass - Laminated Plywood Upright Bass

At Upton bass the direction of our company and double bass making is to offer mid to higher level carved and hybrid basses hand made in our Stonington Connecticut workshop...not plywood instruments.  However we do understand and appreciate the need for a reliable, playable and good sounding laminated bass.  We have thought as of recent to stop offering our UB Standard laminated double basses, however, we have decided at this time to offer them on a limited basis.  If you're a bass player in need of function and form, and want an instrument built on the foundation of Upton Basses established standards and methodology please contact us to see if our standard bass is the right fit for you.  

While Upton basses are customizable our standard laminate is built, as the name would dictate, to a set of standard numbers and specifications.  This way we are able to keep the prices competitive and offer our handmade quality build.  If you are seeking a customized bass, with pattern, finish and many other custom options, our Deluxe Laminated Upton bass may be just the ticket...they'll never know it's plywood.  Or for much better than plywood, carved bass sound on a budget we'd recommend starting with our Hybrid Standard.  As with any endeavor of this importance, please pick up the phone and give us a call at 860-535-9399 Tuesday-Saturday 10-6.  We ship worldwide. 

Our entry level laminated upright bass or AKA plywood upright bass. Simplistic in design and construction yet elegant and terrific sounding. Like all Upton Basses this laminated bass is entirely Handmade in our Stonington Workshop. A bass without all the unnecessary bells an whistles made to get the job done. The same body design, construction and identical components as our Deluxe Laminated Bass but without the costly face veneers, inlaid purfling and plain Maple neck. All Upton Bass instruments are entirely hand made in our Stonington, Connecticut workshop Professionally setup specific to your playing style. Feature top Grade ebony components, hand applied varnish, German tuning Machines and more. Think of our UB Standard laminate as a beautiful BMW without the frills like leather interior, heated seats etc. The same drive and the same performance without paying for the aesthetic extras. Read our reviews by clicking here to see what people have to say about the UB Standard Bass.  

If ordered to build starting at $2,500, if in stock $2,700 (plus strings, accessories and upgrades)

Please enjoy this video (with Audio) of a 2009 UB Standard Laminate

Please Note: Discrepancies may occur in the color of the instruments pictured versus what you receive. Monitor settings, screen resolution, lighting, and background all contribute to the former. As each bass is composed of unique pieces of wood, there are inherent qualities in the wood itself which make each bass slightly different from one and other which must be taken in to account when ordering. All hardware and parts pictured are subject to change and availability. Upton Bass guarantees and stands behind the function and quality of our instruments and all hardware and parts installed on each and every one of our basses.

Call Dave or Gary at 860-535-9399 to talk about our UB Standard bass, and if it's the right fit for your bass playing needs.