The Bucket Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Hi there, I need to get a box for a bass I need to ship to Germany, but I’m not having much luck... No local guitar shops have been helpful, I can see ones to buy but they’re just for guitar... Anybody know where I can possibly buy one please? I know I can make my own but I’d rather just buy a sturdy, double-walled box that is fit for the job. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Go to a bicycle shop and get a couple. If you have one nearby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I have a couple - you're welcome to them if you're local. Alternatively check anywhere that sells 42" TVs for an empty box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bucket Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 Cheers, chaps! I’m in St. Annes, near Blackpool... If anyone is near’ish then I’ll defo be up for coming over and grabbing one...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bucket Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) Ah... one in Herts and one on a different planet! 😂 Edited February 5, 2019 by The Bucket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bucket Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I'm South Essex (but most of the time on a different planet 😀). 😂 sounds familiar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I’m in Manchester and have some you could have, bit of a trek though. i reccomend Halfords, got a few bike boxes from there over the years. ring them in the morning and ask them to hold on to one when they get a delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 13 hours ago, ribbetingfrog said: reccomend Halfords, got a few bike boxes from there over the years. ring them in the morning and ask them to hold on to one when they get a delivery. +1 for Halfords. My local branch are more than happy to give boxes away, saves them the bother of breaking them down and disposing of them. They tend to be really strong cardboard too, ideal for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Be careful who you use for shipping. Some parcel delivery services dont insure for musical instruments, but they'll happily take your money and refuse a payout if they lose it or damage it. Read their small print on what they will or wont ship / whats covered and what isnt 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 6 hours ago, casapete said: +1 for Halfords. My local branch are more than happy to give boxes away, saves them the bother of breaking them down and disposing of them. They tend to be really strong cardboard too, ideal for the job. IME bicycle boxes are made out of far stronger cardboard than the typical guitar box. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bucket Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 7 hours ago, casapete said: +1 for Halfords. My local branch are more than happy to give boxes away, saves them the bother of breaking them down and disposing of them. They tend to be really strong cardboard too, ideal for the job. +2 for Halfords! Went in today and got a couple of monstrous bike boxes, perfect size and super-strong! Cheers, chaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oZZma Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 22 hours ago, The Bucket said: Hi there, I need to get a box for a bass I need to ship to Germany, but I’m not having much luck... No local guitar shops have been helpful, I can see ones to buy but they’re just for guitar... Anybody know where I can possibly buy one please? I know I can make my own but I’d rather just buy a sturdy, double-walled box that is fit for the job. Cheers! Buy a couple of patch cables from Thomann, once I bought something like that and they shipped it in a guitar-sized box  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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