The Karr Bass

The Karr Upton Bass is built using foundation of the UB Standard Hybrid Flatback Double Bass but is redesigned and set up to meet the playing style and demands of Gary Karr.  With an accessible sloping upper bout and rib taper, amungst numerous other modifications such as neck dimension, overstand and projection to name a few, the Karr Upton Bass is extremely easy and comfortable to play in all registers.  Working in conjunction with Gary Karr and his luthier Jim Hamm, this instrument is set up to Gary’s exacting demands.  This is not a signature series instrument by a paid endorsee like you see in the bass guitar world…this is an instrument that has been completely designed and adjusted to meet Gary and his students needs and is being used and recommended with his KarrKamp program.  Starting at $3,900