Rabbie

If you are super loud, use IEM. Otherwise I’d suggest bringing a small amp for self-monitoring on stage and, if you need a wedge, place it on your side, at relatively low volume, with your bass out of the wedge.

The more control you have on your own sound before the signal goes to front of house, the better it is. Hearing back a sound that pleases your ears will make all the difference. 
Have fun and have a wonderful gig!

Hi all,

A question for those who might be good at thinking outside the box…or in this case…the case.

My removable neck double bass conversion will need a flight case. I have priced the very few cases available on the planet, and they all come in at eye watering prices (£2k or thereabouts).

frankly, I just need a very sturdy fibreglass (or corrugated plastic) box with sturdy latches and good wheels and I can stick the required foam inside. It needs, of course, to withstand flights and general transport, so it needs to be haaaaard!
However, I have ZERO tools and knowledge to make it myself.

Does anybody know someone who can help/have any idea?

1 hour ago, Burns-bass said:

I made the same mistake!

Thank you. Made me feel better 👍

Thank you. My friend told me it was a custom order early in the life of the Gage travel bass. I was told the sides are quilted maple. It’s been around the world the little fella, he’s a trooper.

My bad…ordered the 1/4 instead of 1/2 by mistake 

I thought I had ordered the 1/2 bag after reading this thread but by mistake I must have clicked on the 1/4. It definitely doesn’t fit!! 😂 I will be ordering the 1/2 size (like I meant to do)…old age doesn’t come itself…

Hi. How did it go with the 1/2 size case? If it’s good can you please share a link?

thank you 

Pm’d

3 hours ago, Burns-bass said:

Will do.

 

I have to say the service from Thomann was amazing for a low value item. I spoke with someone there and literally measured the bass on a video call. The chap went away and processed all the details to find me what he considered would fit. And if it doesn’t I can return it back for free.

 

I tried 3 UK bass shops (via email) and had no response.

That is very impressive service! Thank you.

Keep us up to date please. Mine might need replaced soon too. Kind regards 

Good shout Acid Bass, done. Thank you 

Thanks very much Tinyd - I’ve just emailed them. Good shout. R

Thanks guys!

I’ve got a David Gage Czech Ease but the flight case is a bit too fragile now. Maybe I should just take that and buy a seat for it.

I will indeed try Gerry, thanks Paul.

Still getting nowhere with this. I googled and messaged a couple of places but no reply, so if anyone has some inside knowledge it would be brilliant.

4 hours ago, Jockabilly said:

Thanks , how’s the bass?

Wonderful 

William MacKay in Caithness.

He made my bass and he’s a top guy.

Hi peeps,

I need to do only one gig in Dublin and probably another one in Belfast, in mid August. Then back over to Scotland.

Any tip on hiring a decent 3/4 double bass in Dublin and another one in Belfast? Or anybody in this esteemed forum that lends basses for a fee?

I have a plethora of pickups and mics so that isn’t a deal breaker. Needs to be well set up though.

A car on the ferry is a bit too expensive and flying a bass for such a short engagement is definitely more hassle than it’s worth, so I’d be delighted with any advice.

thank you in advance

Hey sir,

I’ve had mine for a while. The hard case had been around the world more times than the internet and it’s still hanging together by a prayer. The soft bag is possibly even worse and I still use it 4-5 times per week. Last year I came across the same problem. The new incarnation of the Gage shop quoted me 500 squids for another soft bag which is bonkers, so I basically enquired in every clothes alteration and upholstery shop I could find locally and finally found a very skilled person who patched and reinforced the bag, plus fitted a new zip. It’s still going strong 🤞🤞🤞🤞.

I don’t know if there is any other soft case that would allow you to fit the bass inside its hard case apart from the original, but you could try a 1/2 size, I really don’t know though. Best of luck and any help message me. Kind regards 

Bought a bow from Karl and everything was perfect from beginning to end. Deal with upmost confidence: a credit to the bass community.

Mike just bought a couple of Pirastro Oliv strings from me and he was excellent to deal with. Immediate payment and great communication 👍👍

Reduced price for the 2 month old Oliv D £90..bargain!

G and D sold. One D string left

No worries. Looks like the G measures 178cm but the top silk is 32cm.

Also remeasured the D at 182cm with the top silk at 36cm.

both bottom silks are 11cm ball included.

hope this helps 

Hey mate, 

having measured one of the D strings: they are 182cm length. The bottom silk at tailpiece is 11cm including the metal ball and the top silk at scroll is 35cm.

I may be a few millimetres out…I guess the G will be the same?

They’re on eBay now, but I would very much welcome an offer here 😊