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?

[NickA]

Website is still on line.  I guess until liquidation starts they could still sell stuff... but pick up and pay in person might be wise.

 

I've had various bits from them over the years (strings, rosin, a pickup, a bass bow) and a couple of minor repairs ( new cello end pin, bridge, sound post move, new bass end pin) all no frills decent work and they fixed up my orchestra's bass to playability.... never trusted them with anything too major tho as it was unclear who was actually doing the work.

[Richard Jinman]

I called them yesterday as I’d ordered something online (only a small purchase) then read this thread. Seems the situation isn’t clear cut and they’re still trading although the name Bass Bags may be retired. I suggested the owner come on here and give his explanation as misinformation tends to fill a vacuum. I’m not suggesting there hasn’t been a liquidation btw as Companies House confirms there has. 

Edited 2 hours ago by Richard Jinman