Clarky Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Having just picked up one of these beauties, I would like to investigate getting a proper fibreglass flight case for it as the odds are Rattlin Bone's Portugal tour will not be our only ever overseas excursion. The Baby bass has a good, sturdy gig case which is perfectly adequate for schlepping around the UK but probably wouldn't withstand being flung by baggage handlers into an aircarft cargo bay. BTW, I contacted Hiscox but they don't do one off custom orders. Does anyone have any suggestions who I might contact? Cheers Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hi Clarky, if you Google "flight cases London" there seem to be a lot of companies offering "custom" cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Maybe [url="http://www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/index.asp"]Flightcase Warehouse[/url] may be able to do it...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks chaps, unfortunately Flightcase Warehouse only seem to do Stagg violin cases for string instruments. I did google as well but noone outside the US specifically mentions a case for a Baby Bass so i guess I'm looking for a recommendation from someone who has had a custom case made for their double bass or cello? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1279555' date='Jun 23 2011, 12:40 PM']....noone outside the US specifically mentions a case for a Baby Bass....[/quote] I didn't imagine you'd find a moulded case but a regular oblong case with fitted internal padding should do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Have a look at this lot. They can make bespoke stuff. Not sure on prices. [url="http://www.packhorse.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.packhorse.co.uk/index.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='yorick' post='1279620' date='Jun 23 2011, 01:49 PM']Have a look at this lot. They can make bespoke stuff. Not sure on prices. [url="http://www.packhorse.co.uk/index.htm"]http://www.packhorse.co.uk/index.htm[/url][/quote] Thanks Nigel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 This is what you want - not cheap but the absolute dogs bollocks: [url="http://www.caltoncases.co.uk/"]http://www.caltoncases.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='RhysP' post='1279859' date='Jun 23 2011, 05:16 PM']This is what you want - not cheap but the absolute dogs bollocks: [url="http://www.caltoncases.co.uk/"]http://www.caltoncases.co.uk/[/url][/quote] Thanks Rhys. Unfortunately they say they cannot help me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Get the cabinet maker (was it Roland Rock) to make you a wooden case befitting such a rare and unique instrument mate. It'll cost you a lot but that baby deserves it. I guess it'll cost a bit to fly it but not as much as it costs that poor sod with the Sousaphone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1279940' date='Jun 23 2011, 06:15 PM']Thanks Rhys. Unfortunately they say they cannot help me [/quote] Really? I'm very surprised at that. Did they give a reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='RhysP' post='1280059' date='Jun 23 2011, 07:56 PM']Really? I'm very surprised at that. Did they give a reason?[/quote] The reply went along the lines of "just looked up your instrument on the web. Very beautiful. Unfortunately we cannot help you with a case for this" Ho hum, I thought that was the point of a custom builder. never mind, I am sure there are others. I did find one in North America which wanted $950 for the case plus $1135 for shipping! Er thanks but no thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1280067' date='Jun 23 2011, 08:00 PM']The reply went along the lines of "just looked up your instrument on the web. Very beautiful. Unfortunately we cannot help you with a case for this"[/quote] That's odd - you used to just send a really detailed set of measurements to them & they'd build pretty much anything. Wouldn't have thought it'd be too difficult to modify one of their cello or double bass cases to fit your Ampeg. [quote name='Clarky' post='1280067' date='Jun 23 2011, 08:00 PM']Ho hum, I thought that was the point of a custom builder. never mind, I am sure there are others. I did find one in North America which wanted $950 for the case plus $1135 for shipping! Er thanks but no thanks[/quote] $1135 for shipping!! Who was it, Ken Smith? (Ken, if you read this it's just a joke!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1280067' date='Jun 23 2011, 08:00 PM']The reply went along the lines of "just looked up your instrument on the web. Very beautiful. Unfortunately we cannot help you with a case for this" Ho hum, I thought that was the point of a custom builder. never mind, I am sure there are others. I did find one in North America which wanted $950 for the case plus $1135 for shipping! Er thanks but no thanks[/quote] Blimey. Be cheaper to buy a smallish coffin and fill it with bubble wrap and foam. And that's be in keeping with the band's look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Toby Chennell has a mate who makes custom stuff for his basses, maybe try him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I explored this years ago for my Clifton EUB - the only option was a rectangular flightcase/wardrobe! Its big, but not really very heavy...has wheels at one end, so it can dragged along behind quite easily. There are some advantages - being square makes it easy to stack in vans, so it doesn't get knocked around...its plenty big enough for "baggage handlers" to not even think about throwing it (much). Down side is it attracts interest from customs..and can be fun in airport x-ray scanners and revolving doors. Its flown a couple of times and worked well - leave the flightcase at the hotel, and do local travel with gig bag. But its also been great for touring in vans of all sorts. Currently lives under the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hi Clarky, Last night I was told about Pegasus cases, from Scotland. They make custom moulded cases for Mandolins etc so might be up for making a case your bass. [url="http://www.pegasus-cases.com"]http://www.pegasus-cases.com[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I'd be surrpised if these guys can't help you; [url="http://www.johnhenrys.com/"]http://www.johnhenrys.com/[/url] I've used them a couple of times & recommended them to friends & they've been great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Thanks Chris and Big_Stu. I've dropped emails to both companies to see if they can help here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Try giving these guys a call, really good service [url="http://www.hi-speccases.co.uk/"]http://www.hi-speccases.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Alternatively you can pay me to come on tour & look after it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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