PRO LUTHIER SETUP COURSE

The ultimate guide to an Upton Bass-quality setup! This complete course details every step of a fresh double bass setup, focusing on the entire string path, fingerboard, nut and bridge shaping, setting the soundpost, and every finishing touch that make the bass come alive under your hands. We use these videos to train Upton luthiers at the shop!

Organized with tool lists by task, Gary and Jack guide you through every step pointing out each detail. This series is a unique reference bench companion for anybody working on a double bass.

This is the first of our Pro Luthier series with more hands-on building and restoration courses in the works! Gary has more below:

 
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Lesson Topics Include:

Dirty Work
  • The Saddle
  • The Endpin
  • The Fingerboard
  • The Nut
Clean Work
  • The Soundpost
  • The Bridge
  • The Tailpiece
  • The Strings

An invaluable guide for your setup bench! Every topic is covered in precise detail with clear camera views and tool lists.

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Whether you're a beginning student or an experienced luthier, our videos will expand your knowledge of the double bass.

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