Double Bass New Upton Day

[Dana R Gregory]

That is a fine looking bass. I hope to be able to own an Upton some day. Right now I am going to pickup my new Englehardt. I will post picts when I get home.

 

[Ed S]

... I hope to be able to own an Upton some day. Right now I am going to pickup my new Englehardt. I will post picts when I get home.

Cool. My coming Upton hybrid will be an addition to my 10-yr old Engle. A lot of folk around here say less than wonderful things about Engles, but I've never understood why. W/ the proper set-up and now w/ gut strings, I'm loving how my Engle plays and sounds.

 

[Eric Rene Roy]

...My coming Upton hybrid...

Soon Ed...soon! She's looking lovely now all dressed up!

 

[Ed S]

Soon Ed...soon! She's looking lovely now all dressed up!

I'm thinking that might be a pic of mine getting it's first coat on the FB site! So eager...

 

[Fretless55]

It’s worthwhile to listen to your vid on decent speakers/headphones.
Wonderful tone from both your instruments!

Certainly understand why you’re chuffed.

 

[sean_on_bass]

It’s worthwhile to listen to your vid on decent speakers/headphones.
Wonderful tone from both your instruments!

Certainly understand why you’re chuffed.

Thank you my friend! I agree, both basses sound great to me.

 

[Ed S]

That is a REALLY COOL comparison! You have two fantastic sounding basses.

 

[sean_on_bass]

Just put Spiro Mitt on the new bass to replace Evah Weich. REALLY liking the sound even more now. I wasn't feeling the Evah's but also have been used to medium tension lately so maybe am just more used to that feel. The Spiros bow beautifully, and this is a worn in set and not new. The response to the bow is variable and dynamic, compared to a flatter response on the Evah. More musical.

 

[jallenbass]

The Spiros bow beautifully

Not something you hear said much.

 

[sean_on_bass]

Bass is settling in nicely, and the Spiros sound great. This bass is much darker than my other, so the Spiros are actually a perfect fit. This bass is really motivating me to get my arco chops in order and has kind of changed the way i play. Suddenly i am leaning the bass way back and getting my left hand into fighting shape. My technique had gotten gotten away from me this year due to all the rabbit holes i was heading down with regards to positioning the bass while standing, mainly holding the bass more so straight up and bringing my body to it. Now i am back to keeping my body straight up and bringing the bass to it, which i used to do and not sure why i moved away from it. End pin is now jacked sky high to accommodate the lean. Feels right.