bassbags. RIP.

[NickA]

It seems that Bassbags has gone belly up.

 

A friend took his bass to them for restoration and sale on comission...then thought to check the company's finances.   

 

Failed to submit accounts so threatened with strike off.  Heavily in debt; debt greater than value of stock.  Now called in a liquidator.

 

It's a real shame as they've been a useful local resource for me.  Always friendly and full of advice and a useful place to buy bits and bobs.

 

Anyway.... don't order anything from them, you'll probably not get it.

 

...but watch out for a liquidation sale of mid range basses!

[Rosie C]

That's a real shame. Although I live in south wales, after my local luthier stopped taking in basses, Dave at bassbags has been my go-to guy for maintaining my double bass - most recently reaming the body for a new end pin. 

 

 

[Burns-bass]

1 hour ago, Rosie C said:

That's a real shame. Although I live in south wales, after my local luthier stopped taking in basses, Dave at bassbags has been my go-to guy for maintaining my double bass - most recently reaming the body for a new end pin. 

 

 

 

I'd recommend @tommyjamesallen in Bath. Fantastic work and really good prices.

 

As for Bassbags, tis a shame.

[Rosie C]

16 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

 

I'd recommend @tommyjamesallen in Bath. Fantastic work and really good prices.

 

 

Thanks! That's a fair bit closer than Derbyshire!

 

[TorturedSaints]

That’s a shame. I was planning to visit them next month when I’m in the area with time to kill. Very friendly on the phone and I bought a number of accessories/rosin etc from them online. 

[MacDaddy]

On 19/09/2025 at 08:32, NickA said:

...but watch out for a liquidation sale of mid range basses!

 

Best pick up and pay in person?