slingo Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Bit of a long shot, this, but are there any bass players out there who own an Alfa Romeo Giulietta, and if so, is it possible to get a bass in a shaped case in the boot without folding the seats down? (I once had a Fiat Uno and actually bought a headless bass so it would fit in the boot!) Alternatively, are there any Kia C'eed hatchback owners out there that can fit one in? Thanks! [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Usualy drive mine around upright in the passenger seat. The bass. I'd be in the drivers seat. Obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 My Mom has the alfa and my sister the kia, but I'm not within bass in boot testing distance right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj5string Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I drive a Kia Pro C'eed and a bass fits across the back seats easily - I dont have a shaped bass case only rectangular ones so cant comment too much on the boot, but the width across the back seats suggests you might be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I always put my bass in the foot wells behind the front seats in my focus or my volvo. They travel snug and secure with no moving about and no heads or cabs that could slide in to it under heavy braking. I can't really comment on any of the cars mentioned, but as they're the same size as the Focus I'd assume that basses would fit the same. My bass does fit in the boot but I don't think I'd comfortably get any cabs in at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Nissan Altima, both 2 10s and 1 15 GK RBX cabs and 2 basses fit in the back seat easy. Everything else fits in the trunk. Blue Edited September 2, 2014 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1409618801' post='2541639'] Blue [/quote] Ah! Great colour for an Altima! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 basses didn't fit in the boot of my alfa GT, but they do in my TVR Chimaera. Sorry that doesn't really help. Could you go to a dealer and try it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Probably not much help, but I have a Kia C'eed SW - the estate - and a Hiscox case fits easily in the cavernous boot. I LOVE that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ford Mondeo for me. Two basses, bag of cables etc, 2x10 cab and head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Ford Mondeo for me. Two basses, bag of cables etc, 2x10 cab and head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingo Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 What a strange lot you all are [size=4] - I have plenty of info now now about which cars it[i] will[/i] fit in but no one has actually answered my original question lol[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingo Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1409662425' post='2541941'] basses didn't fit in the boot of my alfa GT, but they do in my TVR Chimaera. Sorry that doesn't really help. Could you go to a dealer and try it? [/quote] Really? I'm surprised it fits in a Chimaera boot! I could go to a dealer, but just thought I'd ask my fellow bass peeps for advice first....which, has not met with a huge measure of success thus far..... [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='geoham' timestamp='1409673333' post='2542097'] Ford Mondeo for me. Two basses, bag of cables etc, 2x10 cab and head. [/quote] double post - or was it the echo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='slingo' timestamp='1409675323' post='2542135'] What a strange lot you all are [size=4] - I have plenty of info now now about which cars it[i] will[/i] fit in but no one has actually answered my original question lol[/size] [/quote] I was thinking that! Lol. If I get chance I will measure my moms Alfa for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Find one (dealer, friend), take bass case, try. Have done this in a different context buying a van, it is the Engineers 'in service' test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I reckon I could gig with the Chimaera. The boot is really deep and wide. I almost did a gig in it 2 weeks ago. I reckon I could fit my markbass Cl115, ampeg pf500 and QSC PA cab. My bags could go behind the seats on the sort of rear parcel ahelf and the guitar in the passanger seat. Next sunday afternoon gig, I'll try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1409675651' post='2542142'] double post - or was it the echo? [/quote] Left my delay pedal on by accident.... (Actually bashing the screen of my phone on a train, must have hit 'Post' twice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_the_bass Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='slingo' timestamp='1409675323' post='2542135'] What a strange lot you all are [size=4] - I have plenty of info now now about which cars it[i] will[/i] fit in but no one has actually answered my original question lol[/size] [/quote] I provided very useful information about a car I have listed for sale in the marketplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stompbox Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just had my new Lamborghini Aventador delivered - negligible bootspace, but hey, it's a nice drive so will have my bass, amps & cabs delivered & set up onstage by a contractor as required.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='slingo' timestamp='1409675323' post='2542135'] What a strange lot you all are [/quote] You've only just realised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Stompbox' timestamp='1409777540' post='2543361'] Just had my new Lamborghini Aventador delivered - negligible bootspace, but hey, it's a nice drive so will have my bass, amps & cabs delivered & set up onstage by a contractor as required.................. [/quote] Not using the helicopter, how disappointing I had expected better Edited September 3, 2014 by 3below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='Stompbox' timestamp='1409777540' post='2543361'] Just had my new Lamborghini Aventador delivered [/quote] Couldn't you afford the trip to Bologna to fetch it? (BTW quite a silly little car, that Aventador, as long as there is a 250 GT SWB Breadvan out there for carrying your bass!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Seeing as we've moved from providing info to willy waving, I took a GK combo, Westone Quantum, bag containing leads and Boss ME6B, and a sleeping bag on the back of a Triumph Tiger 900 from Tamworth to Maidstone and back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 [quote name='slingo' timestamp='1409596701' post='2541361'] Bit of a long shot, this, but are there any bass players out there who own an Alfa Romeo Giulietta, and if so, is it possible to get a bass in a shaped case in the boot without folding the seats down? (I once had a Fiat Uno and actually bought a headless bass so it would fit in the boot!) Alternatively, are there any Kia C'eed hatchback owners out there that can fit one in? Thanks! [/quote] My gf has a Giulietta and I haven't tried with a sensible thin gig bag (Warwick Rockbass range), but a Fusion F1 gigbag won't fit, or any standard hard case. A Warwick Rockbass was ok for a Jazz in my Mk4 Golf, but it had to be fitted in diagonal, meaning no cabs at the same time. I believe the Golf Mk4 had a slightly larger boot than the Ceed (the Ceed was one of the cars I was considering to change to, and boot size is something I looked at with attention). Since I had the Fusion F1 case, I always carried the bass on the backseat (or in teh footwell of the backseat). My current car (A3) is all black inside and with slightly tinted windows... a black gigbag in the back seat footwell becomes invisible, and it looks like the car is empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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