Upton Bass UB Hybrid Double Bass: 5 String Model

The UB Hybrid 5 String Double Bass, a custom variation of our Standard Hybrid and Deluxe Hybrid double basses. Your choice....add a low B or high C!!

Ten reasons to buy your double bass from Upton Bass...

UB Hybrid Double Bass - 5 String Model

The UB Hybrid 5 String Double Bass is a custom variation of our Hybrid double bass. The back and sides are made of graduated laminations of well-seasoned maple with a poplar core. What makes the UB Hybrid Double Bass unique is its solid carved spruce top.

Our hand applied varnish is done in house right here in our Stonington, Connecticut workshop! We have tested our varnish in the most extreme situations and we are 100% confident in its durability. Gently antiqued (color shading...the scratches and dents are up to you!). Each bass has its own distinct character while still maintaining brand uniformity.

Real inlayed purfling & German made Rubner tuners add to this basses appeal. We have shifted the tuners as far north as possible to lessen the tension on the E string. We cut "pockets" under the tabs and worm gears. This relieves stress on the plates and allows for smoother tuning. So many of our competitors cut costs by using cheaply made tuners that turn roughly, the plating flakes off, or no thought was given to their placement and installation. Why skimp on such important things? No corners have been cut in our bass' construction or finishing!

We fit our own ebony fingerboards that are cut to our specs from one of the worlds most sustainable growth farming. Thick, straight grained and jet black...you won't find a higher quality ebony board anywhere. We actually wholesale supply our boards to other shops- they are that good! Our solo extended fingerboard is a stock option (an exclusive UB feature). Regular fingerboards can still be installed...just ask!

Top quality endpins are installed on all of our basses. Thick, solid ebony collars do not warp or crack like the ebonized hardwood endpins on our competitors' basses. Threaded tips and reinforced rubber caps ensure years of performance.

Your purchase price includes our full set up with your choice of strings (up to $140) and the Upton Bass 5 year warranty!

Bridge adjusters, pickups and other accessories carry additional charges.

Approximate Body Dimensions:
Upper Bout - 19 3/4 inches
C Bout - 15 inches
Lower Bout - 26 1/4 inches
Rib - 7 inches at neck set to 8 inches at endpin
Body Length - 44 3/4 inches
String Length - 42 inches

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Please Note: Discrepancies may occur in the color of the instruments pictured. Monitor settings, screen resolution, lighting, and background all contribute to the latter. 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 all hardware and parts installed on each and every one of our basses.

Upon order each bass is hand-crafted and setup by hand in our workshop. Our setup luthiers spend time with you to get a feel for not only how you play, but what you play. You can be sure your UB Hybrid 5-String Double Bass will exceed your needs. You can be sure we set it up for you!

We have hyperlinked the setup items below to the items on our website. Add them to your cart and see the value of the Upton setup!

Upton Bass setups include:

♪ High quality endpins are fitted to each bass by hand.

♪ Your choice of strings (up to $140.00). Our luthiers can recommend string choices based on your style of play. Upton Bass has access to just about every string being offered today. Just because it is not listed on our site does not mean we can't get it for you.

♪ Stock Upton Bass bridges, made by our own Upton Bass luthiers, are meticulously fitted, carved, and tonally adjusted for each individual bass. The top radius of each bridge is custom carved to meet the specifications of your playing style. Once a bridge meets our standards, it is then branded with our logo. Adjusters are installed at an additional charge of $50.00.

♪ English style grade "AAA" ebony tailpieces are hung with Clef HITEC tailpiece cable. This lightweight, flexible cable is stronger than steel! After-lengths are carefully calculated and adjusted for the best tone.

♪ Seasoned European spruce sound posts are hand-made and fit by us to ensure each bass reaches its maximum tonal capabilities. Our sound posts fit 100%. No bevel! No domes!

♪ Fingerboards of the highest grade ebony are dressed and polished to perfection.

♪ Ebony nuts are brought to exact tolerances. Other than the bridge, the nut is one of the most important (and most overlooked) aspects of your setup. Incorrect string angles can prematurely break strings and cause buzzes. Incorrect spacing can make it difficult to play and grooves that are not correct can damage the string as well as take away from your basses tone. Incorrect string heights can not only make your bass difficult to play, but may cause long term medical problems!

♪ Each bass is played by our staff. If something is not quite right, it is done again until it is. Simply put, the level and quality of service we offer is second to none!

Call us at 1-860-535-9399 to talk about our UB Hybrid 5-string double bass, our EXCLUSIVE 5 year warranty, and how you can become a proud owner today.

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Be sure to check out www.stringrepair.com

A few words from our customers about the "UB Setup":

I finally got my new bass to my teacher, and he was very impressed. Some of his words:

1. "Man, that's a nice adjustable bridge"

2. "You've got a great tail piece and cable here; this isn't the cheap stuff"

3. "They did a great job on the neck"

4. "That endpin is very nice. I'd like to have one of those"

5. "Those guys have really got something going on up there; I'll buy my next bass from them as soon as I sell my Kay. I'm going to recommend them to my other students."

Thanks again for a great price on a great instrument. At first I wasn't sold on the importance of the "Upton setup", but I'm convinced now that without it, I might as well be playing cardboard box with strings stretched across it. This instrument has inspired me to write and rehearse more often and more effectively.

You'll be getting my business in the future.

JD in Atlanta