Frank Blank Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) I suppose this is a bit niche really but then BC should be a resource/reference for all things bass so... I am extremely lucky to own two basses (with a third on the way) built by our very own highly talented bass luthier @Jabba_the_gut. He very kindly supplies his basses in Fender gigbags, which, whilst being perfectly adequate and well fitting, don't give you a feeling of real security. After all these are handbuilt, unique instruments (as well as being, imho, works of art) so they need looking after. I have a fretted and a fretless, both 32" scale and very peculiarly shaped. I thought it was about time to get them some decent cases. What I really needed to do was try several out. I am lucky enough to live an hours drive away from Peach Guitars, the perfect place because you can book an appointment, expressing your needs beforehand, and when you go over they are set up for you, not only that but they have a big range of cases, both guitar and bass, which was cool because I did wonder if the Jabba basses might fit in a guitar case... So I called, explained my needs, and the assistant said, no need to book, just come along. I should explain that although the shop is 'open', since covid you have to either book an appointment or phone beforehand, you can't just arrive and look around, which is kind of odd but then I can see how it might suit some folks. I arrived, there's plenty of parking, rang the customer doorbell and in I went. It's a kind of cavernous space... ...that's done up with this faux wild west vibe, it's kind of odd and, I have to say, a little forlorn without the buzz of a least a few customers milling about, you know what it feels like when you go into a big church and you are the only person in there? Very odd. Anyway there are all sorts of rooms off this big space to try out stuff, I walked past a room that was dedicated to pedals and one with a wall of amps and I think a room dedicated to acoustics, mad. Sorry, I'm waffling. So the chap had a few cases to try out, most of which were a bit weedy, but he did have a Reunion Blues RBX Double Electric Bass Gig Bag for me to try. The basses fitted, there was a little wriggle room between the top of the headstock and the top zip of the case, otherwise they were really extremely good, but not perfect. I don't suppose you have a Mono dual case? I asked, knowing they had a few showing as in stock. The assistant vanished into the equally cavernous catacombs of the warehouse. I kept looking at the basses sitting (almost) perfectly snuggly and wondered if, in fact the Reunion case might not, in fact, be the one. I zipped it up and threw it about a bit, the basses didn't appear to move. Satisfied I leaned against one of those columns you can see in the pic above, my shoulder bumped into something other than column, I looked around to see a lovely pink guitar falling off the column, thankfully I caught it and managed to hang it back up without anyone seeing. I looked at the price tag and felt the colour drain out of my face, phew. The assistant returned, Try this he suggested. He handed me a Mono Classic Dual Acoustic/Electric Guitar Case, well, suffice to say this one was/is perfect... Front compartment with gratuitous shot of Jabba Fretted bass... Rear compartment... Front pouch Top front pouch ...so, just in case you end up with two basses built by @Jabba_the_gut, or you just want a dual case that fits awkward 32" scale basses (I would imagine single Mono Electric or acoustic guitar gig bags should fit if this case fits 32"? Let's say almost certainly, don't hold me to it. Anyway, a great solution for two great basses from a great shop with great service. A big fat yay all round. Edited March 27, 2023 by Frank Blank 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 Mono cases are great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I too live about an hour from Peach Guitars and have used them before. They offer a very good service and I plan to visit them again as I’m itching to add a third bass !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 I’ve only been to Peach once before, many, many years ago. I can only assume that they’ve moved to bigger premises since then, as that place looks massive and I remember it being far more intimate and bijou. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, ezbass said: I’ve only been to Peach once before, many, many years ago. I can only assume that they’ve moved to bigger premises since then, as that place looks massive and I remember it being far more intimate and bijou. They had a smaller shop in Colchester briefly but before that they had a small shop at the Braintree Craft Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: They had a smaller shop in Colchester briefly but before that they had a small shop at the Braintree Craft Centre. ‘Twas the Colchester store, IIRC. I bought a Fulltone Fulldrive 2 from them. Great pedal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I went to Peach guitars before Covid. I was the only customer there at the time, though it was probably midweek. Much better stock of basses than Andertons, Guitarguitar, or DV247 etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, BillyBass said: I went to Peach guitars before Covid. I was the only customer there at the time, though it was probably midweek. Much better stock of basses than Andertons, Guitarguitar, or DV247 etc. Ive just realised, no really, that I was in Peach and didn't look at any basses at all..! I'm an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Frank Blank said: Ive just realised, no really, that I was in Peach and didn't look at any basses at all..! I'm an idiot. There is a lot to stoke up the Gas on their walls but if you gas after stuff like Jabba basses and Nortstrand Acinonyxs, you would probably escape with your credit card intact. Enjoy the case, I might be acquiring one of them soon myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, BillyBass said: There is a lot to stoke up the Gas on their walls but if you gas after stuff like Jabba basses and Nortstrand Acinonyxs, you would probably escape with your credit card intact. Enjoy the case, I might be acquiring one of them soon myself. If you want to try before you buy just say the word. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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