This remarkable bass is a copy of Max\u2019s original 19th-century Italian bass. Crafted with care by Upton Bass, it features:
\n\u2022 Silver maple flat back and sides
\n\u2022 A German spruce top
\n\u2022 A fully chromatic C-extension
\n\u2022 A removable neck for ease of transport
\n\u2022 A beautiful ebony fingerboard
\n\u2022 Finished with our signature spirit varnish, highlighting the wood\u2019s natural elegance<\/p>\n
Max trialed both for nearly three months, hesitantly returning the flat back the morning after his final decision to keep the round back. His words? \u201cIt was so close.\u201d The point was clear: these instruments challenge preconceptions and deliver on both tone and playability.<\/p>\n
The flat back is now available to discerning players looking for an instrument capable of performing at the highest orchestral level. Priced at $38,500, this bass is worthy of the finest stages and could be the centerpiece of your collection.<\/p>\n
We invite you to visit our shop and audition this bass. Measurements are available upon request. We\u2019re confident this instrument will exceed your expectations.<\/p>\n
Highlights<\/p>\n
\u2022 19th-century Italian design: A stunning homage to Max Zeugner\u2019s original Cassini bass
\n\u2022 Performance-tested: Nearly made the cut as Max\u2019s choice for the New York Philharmonic
\n\u2022 Unparalleled craftsmanship: Built with orchestral-quality materials and precision
\n\u2022 Transport-friendly: Featuring a removable neck and fully chromatic C-extension<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re ready to experience an instrument that bridges the past and present in tone, beauty, and playability, this is your chance. Contact us today to schedule your audition!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Introducing a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of craftsmanship inspired by history and performance: the Cassini Bass Copy, built for and tested by Max Zeugner of the New York Philharmonic. Upton Bass made two versions of this instrument: one with a flat back and one with a round back.<\/p>\n
The flat back is now available to discerning players looking for an instrument capable of performing at the highest orchestral level. This bass is worthy of the finest stages and could be the centerpiece of your collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":172474,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[72],"product_tag":[576],"class_list":{"0":"post-172473","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-uncategorized","7":"product_tag-available-upton-basses","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"yoast_head":"\n