Vintage Upright Basses Used Double Bass Old Upright Bass

Vintage Upright Basses and Used Double Basses at Upton Bass

Find that old double bass your heart desires.  Find an old Kay bass,  Juzek Bass, or a fine Italian bass from yester-year.   Below you will find a brief list of our old double basses for sale.  This listing does not reflect our entire inventory or that of our dealer network, contact us with info about the bass your are seeking at 860-535-9399.

Some call them vintage double basses, some call them used or old upright basses. Upton Bass String Instrument Co always has a selection of fine double bass available for purchase. Don't see what your looking for? Upton Bass has other double basses available that are not listed here. Outside of our own stock of fine basses, we have an extensive network of bass shops and collectors that can assist us in finding you the right upright bass.

Put the Upton Bass expertise and knowledge to work for you, contact us at sales@uptonbass.com with the particulars of the instrument you are in search of.

Looking for the best bass in the $5,000+ price range? Take a look at the UB Professor Double Bass The very double bass that the owner of Upton Bass plays.....Gary can have any bass he wishes old or new, he choses to play the Professor for its dark warm, in your face, big sound. If you would like to hear Gary's Professor double bass please contact us to see and hear the bass in person. Upton Bass can also send you some audio files of the instrument being played.

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 given 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 mean this!  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