UB BOSTONIAN Concert Double Bass - Carved Upright Bass

The UB Bostonian Double Bass was conceived at the 2009 International Society of Double Bassists convention at State College, Pennsylvania while World-Renowned Jazz Bassist and Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas, Lynn Seaton and Upton Bass String Instrument Co. President and Founder, Gary Upton Birkhamshaw were playing and discussing the various instruments we had created for the convention.  Starting with a blank sheet of paper and going through Lynn's preferences with each model, the outline of what would become our NEW UB Bostonian Concert Double Bass was born!

The starting point was the Gamba model that we made for Gary Karr and was on display for the first time publicly at the show in the award winning double bass made by Upton Basses own head luthier, Eric Rene Roy.  The ergonomics of the Karr outline coupled with the raised over-stand and projection made an instrument that was extremely accessible throughout the entire fingerboard.  Mr. Seaton did not find the extreme taper of the Karr ribs to be a benefit to his style and elected to keep our standard full depth ribs.  Also on display was a Professor Poplar Deluxe , and with it's warm, rich tone that sounded like a bass that was a century old rather than just days, Gary and Lynn decided that a fully carved Poplar double bass would be the best route to go.

The result uttered it's first notes four months later and it was well worth the wait.  The UB "BOSTONIAN" Double Bass is sure to take it's seat in any orchestra or jazz club!  Classic tone, playability, affordability and the peace of mind of a new instrument with a warranty is sure to grab the attention of any serious double bassist.

This bass has a huge, dark tone with plenty of volume and punch and is very light weight.  Why struggle with unsatisfactory tone any longer? Starting at $8,500

    UB "BOSTONIAN" Concert Double Bass

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All Upton Basses come standard with our 41.5 inch string length and a D neck.  However as each bass is custom made for every client, we offer our basses with many custom configuration possibilities. Upton Bass offers all of our basses with string lengths of 42", 41 1/2", & 41"  and all of our necks can be configured with your choice of a D or Eb (e flat) neck.  We can also make all of our basses as left handed instruments, truly crafted for the lefty bass player.  Five stings are also a common customization with either a low B or high C string.  Outside of our customizations we also offer many upgrades and add-ons: please visit our UB Bass Upgrade Options Page.  Do you have an idea? Something you don't see listed on our site?  Please call us at 1-860-535-9399 to discuss customizing your Upton Bass. 

"I love the bass!!!!! It has really opened up over the last few months. The bass projects extremely well acoustically. I amplify it with a Shure Beta 56 microphone and/or a David Gage Realist pickup. The instrument is easy to play with a clear and very even sound in all registers and all across the fingerboard. The deep chocolate color shows the beautiful details of the intricately carved instrument. Thank you for such an incredible instrument."
Lynn Seaton
Associate Professor of Jazz Studies
UNT Phone 940-369-7639
www.lynnseaton.com