Upton Bass Club - Page 23

Mgaisbacher · #**441** 01-30-2013, 12:22 PM

All this talk about adjustable necks and whatnot makes me think I should of got that done to my bass,I was just informed it is structurally complete, just needs varnished/ set up. Maybe if I ever get another bass...

artfahie · #**442** 01-30-2013, 02:30 PM

Nice to see things are moving along over at Upton. My wife surprised me with a bass from there that I still waiting to see... Eric are you there ... oh Eric ?... (just kidding).... but I am looking forward to a new arrival as well.

Art Fahie
Maine

artfahie · #**443** 01-31-2013, 03:15 PM

Yet another posting... it seems that Eric "Steven Spielberg" Roy has been busy again with his camera... yet another new video today... a "new" model... a "1780 Klotz".... it's on youtube... just thought I'd pass it along... Art

Rocky · #**444** 01-31-2013, 07:39 PM

The new bass looks like another winner.. Can't wait to see what Gary and Eric bring to the ISB!

MaxJohnson · #**445** 02-09-2013, 08:15 AM

I am out of the country right now, but when I get back to the states, this is waiting for me:

Covet away.

artfahie · #**446** 02-09-2013, 08:46 AM

Lucky guy (I really wanted to say something else)... I'm still waiting for mine.... a "Brecian" with a deluxe top etc. but esentially (I hope) with the same finish ! Damned.... it's been awhile, I'm just waiting for the phone to ring ! Nice. Good luck with it !

Art Fahie
Maine

KUNGfuSHERIFF · #**447** 02-09-2013, 08:56 AM

Damn.

Rocky · #**448** 02-09-2013, 09:06 AM

That's absolutely beautiful..

artfahie · #**449** 02-09-2013, 09:26 AM

It's often hard to tell... (so many models)... is that a Brescian ?

MaxJohnson · #**450** 02-09-2013, 12:35 PM

It's a professor with some tweaks to make it fit my "style". The style in question is big and abrasive, and this bass is made to be loud and proud, with a playable upper bout for a 5'9 fella like me, and a big ass lower bout to give some sack. I tweaked the shape/color/style of the professor to be a little more french than the normal english shape, and I think they nailed every aspect of it. I'm looking forward to seeing how this sucker sounds!

Rocky · #**451** 02-09-2013, 12:40 PM

Am I correct in assuming this is a flat back? ( seems to be mostly what Upton is making now)

drurb · #**452** 02-09-2013, 01:24 PM

Gorgeous, Max! Here's to many years of joy with it!

MaxJohnson · #**453** 02-09-2013, 05:00 PM

Here here! And yes it is a flatback.

JDBassist51 · #**454** 02-09-2013, 06:33 PM

Max, yet another great Upton Bass! I'm very happy with my UB Gary Karr Version ll Hybrid, Opus #387. Each, and everyone at Upton are very friendly, a pleasure to deal with, and a real credit to the double bass community!

John

Audi_zurdo · #**455** 02-09-2013, 09:37 PM

My first double bass. It's a UB Standard Laminated. Received it in El Salvador last year.

So can I join the club?

MaxJohnson · #**456** 02-20-2013, 02:36 PM

I just drove over to the FedEx freight center to pick up my bass, Professor Deluxe op. 100 (the red one a few posts above), and boy is this thing a doozy. Powerful low end, thick beautiful sound, gorgeous red color, big but playable size, and setup perfectly. It's still a little tight, seeing that it's never been played, but if this is the starting sound, this bass is going to mature beautifully. Thanks Upton!

lowEndRick · #**457** 02-20-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MaxJohnson

I just drove over to the FedEx freight center to pick up my bass, Professor Deluxe op. 100 (the red one a few posts above), and boy is this thing a doozy. Powerful low end, thick beautiful sound, gorgeous red color, big but playable size, and setup perfectly. It's still a little tight, seeing that it's never been played, but if this is the starting sound, this bass is going to mature beautifully. Thanks Upton!

Beautiful bass. Good luck with it.

I can't believe you didn't drive up from Brooklyn and get it yourself!

MaxJohnson · #**458** 02-20-2013, 06:46 PM

Upton's got a great shipping deal! But this thing is more beautiful in person than in the pictures by far.

MaxJohnson · #**459** 03-07-2013, 02:57 PM

I just had to check in to say, that after two weeks of having this bass, there really is NO other option in the price range (or even close). This is a perfect instrument through and through, and without ever hearing me, the Upton folk built an instrument that enhances everything that I am trying to do with the bass. Loud, deep, powerful, and aggressive, but able to sound beautiful in a pinch! A MASTERFUL instrument to say the least, and for well under $10,000, you can't go wrong, especially with the high markup of vintage instruments these days. UPTON!

Akito · #**460** 03-07-2013, 03:29 PM

Hey guys, I just got off the phone with Josh over at Upton about a used UB Standard. Josh was very helpful, friendly and informative. Unfortunately I live all the way across the country so shipping is pricey, and the only reason I am hesitating to pull the trigger. If I can find the extra $$$ I might be lucky enough to join the club!