Upton Bass Low C Extension for Double Bass
Choosing the "C" Extension upgrade option on your UB Double Bass allows you to hit those low notes in the score! We custom make each extension. $1,200 gets you a custom made extension and one gate at the "E". Each additional gate is $250. The Upton Bass Extension is not only available on Upton Basses, we can custom make a C-extension for any double bass.
Our fingered bass C extension is non-invasive (no holes through your precious scroll) and is constructed of top quality English Sycamore and best grade ebony for a lightweight addition to your bass.
Please inquire for further information on how to add a custom UB C-extension to your double bass!
Please e-mail us at sales@uptonbass.com or call us at 860-535-9399 to discuss this or any of Upton Bass' double bass upgrade options.
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Robert Hall on 08/19/2007
I had the Upton crew put one of these C-extensions on a Hawkes Hybrid. I received it a couple of weeks ago and have been testing it ever since. And, I must say that great care was taken in the design and implementation of this extension and bass. The extension produces a strong and solid low end. It is a very impressive C-Extension. Although, I might suggest that a thin layer of some type of isolation (perhaps rubber) be placed between the wood of the extension and the scroll to reduce rattles. But, overall this bass with the extension performs far and above other basses in this price range. Thanks Very Much!
COMMENT FROM UPTON BASS:
A layer of cork actually sits between the maple extension and the scroll to reduce vibrations. I believe the "rattles" you are hearing are the string oscillating on the extension. To make an extension not do this, the string heights would have to be VERY high. Enjoy your bass!
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