At Upton Bass, we offer our clients instruments of exceptional value. Our 5-Year warranty, free adjustments for six months after purchase, and a continued personal relationship with our company make Upton Bass the place to buy your new double bass! In addition to the double bass instruments, we carry a full line of bass accessories. We have the bass rosin you want to go with the bass bow of your choice. Add a bass bag to protect your investment. Choose the bass strings that suit your style of play and add a hand-made Upton Bass Revolution Solo II pick-up to make your bass stage- ready! We invite you to browse our selection of fine basses. We're confident that we have your new bass...calling your name. If we don't, drop us a line and we'll point you in the right direction, we are always happy to chat bass, call us at 860-535-9399.
Every UB brand double bass is handmade in the Italian Tradition of instrument making at our Stonington, Connecticut workshop by our staff of skilled luthiers. UB instruments are made from our own private holdings of tone woods which we have selected from around the world. At any given time Upton Bass String Instrument Co. has quantities of tone woods that would allow for the making of over two thousand instruments. This stock has been built over many years, and we continue to procure, for future use, both green and lofted lots that meet our rigorous quality standards.
All UB basses feature the same top quality UB components which have made our instruments renowned world wide, including: “A grade” Ebony fingerboard, tailpiece, nut and saddle. Fine French bridges, durable German endpins, and Individual Style Rubner tuners. All instruments are made per order and hand-varnished using centuries old proven ingredients and techniques
Beyond the standard selections listed below all of our instruments can be customized in many ways; 5 strings, left handed, Eb neck, C Extension, tuner upgrades (additional charges apply). Please contact one of our sales consultants with any questions or for details on beginning your ownership experience with our workshop. Telephone 860-535-9399 or email info@uptonbass.com
Can't find the upright bass you're looking for? Call Upton Bass at 1-860-535-9399 or eMail us at sales@uptonbass.com and we would be happy to assist you!
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 instrument...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 two 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 UB double bass 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 cheezy??? But at Upton Bass we mean it! 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, 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 Rd. 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 at 1-860-535-9399 |