SevenSeas Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hey everyone, Looking at a new double bass bag, it needs to be a full size bass bag 4/4. I have used Gewa before and they're nice bags but in my honest opinion I don't know if they're padded enough! (Annoyingly they're well priced but having a decent case is crucial) Anyway using the Jaegar? http://www.thomann.de/gb/jaeger_kontrabasstasche_44.htm Really expensive but are they that much better than other cases? (Soundwear 4.4) http://www.thomann.de/gb/soundwear_performer_3244_blue.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 If you can find one: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tomandwill-Superior-Double-Bass-Gig/dp/B003XJL25W"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tomandwill-Superior-Double-Bass-Gig/dp/B003XJL25W[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_says Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I have used the Tom and Will case with wheels for about 5 years for my 3/4. Despite having to replace all the zip sliders and doing a bit of Heath Robinson sewing up on the grab handles, I have been quite pleased with it. It has very good padding to protect the instrument but the downside is that it is quite heavy - hence appreciating the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Either the; [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gewa_bass_bag_prestige_4_4_bl.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...tige_4_4_bl.htm[/url] Same as my old one but bigger, it's padded but never sure if its padded enough. (it's okay though) The Turtle looks a bit more padded and has wheels. (I'm using the bass trolley though) so I don't know if it will still work with the wheels on the Turtle case? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/turtle_bs25_double_bass_bag_4_4.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ass_bag_4_4.htm[/url] The turtle looks like it's a little more padded but not sure if the wheels with stop me using it with the bass buggie? [url="http://www.kcstrings.com/bass-buggie"]http://www.kcstrings.com/bass-buggie[/url] Edited October 22, 2013 by SevenSeas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Or if anyone has something similar for a similar price. The Tom Wills is a good idea but can't find a good retailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Went with the turtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philparker Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 There's a Tom & Will on eBay just now, it doesn't state the size, so I asked him and it's a 4/4, I might have upgraded if it was a 3/4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTB Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm also happy with my Tom & Will case. I bought mine from their website IIRC. www.tomandwill.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hey, I emailed Tom and Will but they're in the process of bringing out a new model, hence why there old model is more difficult to get hold off. The turtle and the Tom and Will bag specification wise was basically identical other than the fact that the Tom and Will was £175 + £15 for postage. The Turtle was £146. I'm basically skint, so couldn't afford the Tom and Will anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLoydElgar Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Lol I got a Tom and will case for sale... 3/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Anyone got a case thats first of all comfortable to carry and secondly lifts the bass high enough so it doesn't hit the back of your knee's or legs for that matter. I've got one of those gedo-musik bags which is well padded but the wheels broke and its really awkward to carry on my back.[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='FLoydElgar' timestamp='1382554669' post='2253648'] Lol I got a Tom and will case for sale... 3/4 [/quote] Thanks, too small though at 3/4 cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 [quote name='fatgoogle' timestamp='1382562975' post='2253831'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Anyone got a case thats first of all comfortable to carry and secondly lifts the bass high enough so it doesn't hit the back of your knee's or legs for that matter. I've got one of those gedo-musik bags which is well padded but the wheels broke and its really awkward to carry on my back.[/font][/color] [/quote] The Gewa Prestige my old bag is good, padding is okay but it's light and I have carried it around loads with no problems. I now have a trolley so can utilise more padding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLoydElgar Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 The bag wasn't for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLoydElgar Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Was mentioning the bag to phil... Edited October 24, 2013 by FLoydElgar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLoydElgar Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 What bass did you buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 [quote name='FLoydElgar' timestamp='1382614849' post='2254387'] What bass did you buy? [/quote] Same model, different bass. (obviously) http://www.contrabass.co.uk/2774.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Looks very nice Andrew - any piccies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 [quote name='SevenSeas' timestamp='1382651148' post='2255165'] Same model, different bass. (obviously) [url="http://www.contrabass.co.uk/2774.htm"]http://www.contrabass.co.uk/2774.htm[/url] [/quote] Oooooh, I think our basses are related! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubassman Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I dont think Andrews has your recent mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hey everyone, I haven't put any pictures up because Martin Penning is currently doing work on the bass but I have some pictures which I saw before I tried out the bass. I'm picking it up from Martin next week though which is very exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1382652534' post='2255187'] Oooooh, I think our basses are related! [/quote] Nice, Akos makes beautiful basses but most of all, when I plucked the first couple of notes it was exactly what I wanted. The sound was perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) [quote name='ubassman' timestamp='1382653070' post='2255200'] I dont think Andrews has your recent mod! [/quote] And I hope it never does! [quote name='SevenSeas' timestamp='1382654779' post='2255224'] Nice, Akos makes beautiful basses but most of all, when I plucked the first couple of notes it was exactly what I wanted. The sound was perfect! [/quote] Nice choice, looks lovely. Very similar to my experience! I've yet to have someone play it without commenting on the sound. I [b]really [/b]hope she still has it when she's well again. Edited October 24, 2013 by Hector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSeas Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1382656480' post='2255240'] And I hope it never does! Nice choice, looks lovely. Very similar to my experience! I've yet to have someone play it without commenting on the sound. I [b]really [/b]hope she still has it when she's well again. [/quote] Hi Hector, Just read your thread, sorry to hear about your bass, that is awful! Like everything though I'm sure a great luthier can make it as good as new, if not even better. So hope that goes well. Yeah when I tried the bass, I didn't know what to expect but after playing a few notes I was so happy, tried so many basses and it's such an individual process. Can't wait to get it back off Martin, I asked him to check over the bass so he is doing some additional work and fitting some new strings and a realist. (The sound I got off the Spiros was fantastic though, so I might even regret trying new strings) just got to wait until the start of next week to pick it up. (the bass is slighlty darker then pictured, thats just the lighting for the picture) but it feels like a real bass. (not my awful G4M one) A years worth of wages too, so a well earned bass at that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 sh*t happens man! Bit frustrating as not being taken to repair for another week and it kills me seeing her lying on the floor in her case - like having a loved one in a coma. Still, I've got someone very qualified on the case and I suspect she'll be fine in the long run. Gives me a good chance to brush up on my electric bass playing, and do lots of transcription. I'm actually getting a great deal of pleasure from seeing your new bass, and hearing how happy you are to have found an instrument that suits you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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