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Double Bass Upton Bass Club

#882
Pako said:
Update: Working with the guys at Upton to work out some of the kinks. Just a couple issues that need resolved but so far I'm really taking a liking to this bass. Grabbing my electric is pretty funny. The neck feels paper thin now with action that you could breath on compared to the DB. It crazy how quickly we can adapt and also forget old familiars.

Anyone using the Revolution SOLO pickup? I had them put one on while the bass was there. At first, I was getting some buzz from the pickup as it wasn't firmly seated in the bridge. Once seated where it won't create noise, the amplified tone is thin and all treble. Lots of string noise, etc. The only way I can get to sound like my bass is if I touch the pickup on the sides with my index finger and thumb. I can do that, but it gets hard to play with one hand grabbing the pickup. Tried all sorts of different positions with no luck. I talked with Jack before he setup my bass, so I'll call him to discuss the issues I've had. I'm sure they will all be quickly resolved, but it is tough doing these things at such great distances. I can't just pop on down to the shop with my bass. We'll get it though.
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Hi-- it would be worth your while to read the extensive threads devoted to the Rev. Solo, which are where they belong, e.g., in the "Amps Mics & Pickups" section. You'll find a wealth of information there and you'll acquire useful information and answers much faster than waiting for folks to repeat it here. Head over there and type "Revolution Solo" into the search box.
 
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Eric and Jack have both been awesome and have no doubts I'll things resolved. The distance barrier does present some challenges and Jack gave me some ideas I'll check out tonight on the RS pickup which makes sense.

Edited: Just to reiterate. I was a little nervous ordering this bass from a shop so far away in case I had any issues. The way they are handling my concern's are timely, professional, and friendly. I have complete confidence that they will work with me until my concern's have been laid to rest. I think it speaks volumes to the integrity of Upton Bass how they are taking care of me through this process. Thank you Eric and Jack @uptonbass !
 
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I'm excited to be a new member of the club. Sold my trusty Lemur Romanian and scored a 2007 Upton Hawkes Hybrid. It has a great bottom end and really smooth action. The bass is in great shape and I'm looking forward to putting a ton of miles on it!
 

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i cant be a memeber of the club, but i finally got to visit their shop the other day. very nice guys are lots of exceptional basses.

just putting this out there, by far the favorite instrument i played there was a one-off copy of a professional orchestral player's bass. i don't remember what they called it, but it had a poplar back and sides and violin corners. it had the most amazing solo voice. big rich singing sound. it was priced at around $17k.. both me and the friend with me for the trip agreed it was the best upton they had in the show room.

wish i had a reason, and the money, to order a bass from those cats. i really like the brescians.

edit- This is the bass-

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it's spectacular.
 
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Here is my application for membership:

Upton Standard laminated bass # 448 with removable neck

b. Aug. 2015

I ordered it with a removable neck; the guys at Upton threw in the lightweight laminated neck, carbon fiber end pin, lightweight composite tailpiece, and lightweight tuners no charge!

Weight at birth: slightly over 20 lbs.

Father and bass are doing well!
 
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Pako said:
Eric and Jack have both been awesome and have no doubts I'll things resolved. The distance barrier does present some challenges and Jack gave me some ideas I'll check out tonight on the RS pickup which makes sense.

Edited: Just to reiterate. I was a little nervous ordering this bass from a shop so far away in case I had any issues. The way they are handling my concern's are timely, professional, and friendly. I have complete confidence that they will work with me until my concern's have been laid to rest. I think it speaks volumes to the integrity of Upton Bass how they are taking care of me through this process. Thank you Eric and Jack @uptonbass !
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Those guys go out of their way to please customers.
 
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Jay Corwin said:
What model is that? Looks great. I wish I would have had the bumpers put on mine.
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It's a Bohemian Hybrid 7/8 with a standard top, antiqued tuners, and bumpers.

It's sporting Evah P Slaps and a Rev Solo pickup.

I wanted something to fit my playing which is about 50/50 slap and pizz. No arco except in emergencies.

I also asked for a unique finish color...something a bit like a tobacco brown.
 
#898
ColonelZulu said:
It's a Bohemian Hybrid 7/8 with a standard top, antiqued tuners, and bumpers.

It's sporting Evah P Slaps and a Rev Solo pickup.

I wanted something to fit my playing which is about 50/50 slap and pizz. No arco except in emergencies.

I also asked for a unique finish color...something a bit like a tobacco brown.
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Awesome choices all around. Looks fantastic. The purfling threw me off.

How about a shot of those tuners?
 
#899
groooooove said:
can any of you guys try and give me more info about this bass-

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it may be a good buy for a student of mine. i already emailed the owner asking for more info.. what exactly is deluxe about it.. if anything?
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That bass, which is no longer in the Upton product line, is an early US-made all-plywood bass. "Deluxe" refers to the flame maple and spruce outer veneers, which are an upgrade from their usual unadorned poplar plywood veneers that could be had for an upcharge at that point in time.

He's had that on the market for a bit, and a quick Google search found that the owner is part-time faculty at The New School. That bass would be a good buy at $2K, which is what a new Upton Standard goes for; since the owner is an educator, maybe he'll hook your student up with a good deal?
 
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KUNGfuSHERIFF said:
That bass, which is no longer in the Upton product line, is an early US-made all-plywood bass. "Deluxe" refers to the flame maple and spruce outer veneers, which are an upgrade from their usual unadorned poplar plywood veneers that could be had for an upcharge at that point in time.

He's had that on the market for a bit, and a quick Google search found that the owner is part-time faculty at The New School. That bass would be a good buy at $2K, which is what a new Upton Standard goes for; since the owner is an educator, maybe he'll hook your student up with a good deal?
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ah. i had expected "deluxe" to mean it would at least be a hybrid, or carved bass.

that price for a laminate bass isin't the worlds biggest bargain. looks like a cool bass, for what it is though.
 

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