sarah thomas Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Does anyone know where I could get one of these in the UK? My back urgently wants one. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Double-Bass-Buggie-Wheel-Alternative/dp/B005DN7GWE I already have a wheel but think it came off a supermarket trolley. All help greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 There is this http://www.timtoftviolins.com/wheelbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Mmm - same price but will it stand up unsupported? If all else fails, maybe I could make one myself with an old tyre and a couple of castors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 It is made out of a plastic HGV mudguard from the looks of it, which aren't expensive, and looks like it would stand up like the bass buggie as there is a hole for the endpin. If you wanted a bass buggie in particular, there are a couple of european stockists, but I'm guessing you already knew that. I have a trolley that I lug my DB about on, and although it can stand up I don't really like leaving it unattended as it doesn't take that big a nudge or gust of wind to topple it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Second hand golf trolley, 15 quid or less! Don't get one that's too wide to go through a doorway, like I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Westbury-Padded-Bass-Bag-Wheels/dp/B004TSC5S4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEvans Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I have a folding sack truck from Screwfix - I should have bought it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Thanks everyone! I'm on a summer school in Cardiff at the moment and more and more convinced of the need for a buggie. I have a trolley and a bass wheel. Wondering how long the case with wheels would last (the wheels) trundling over pavements and roads. I hear they're fine for smooth floors but wear out quickly on the streets. (Don't we all). A recent devotee of Screwfix, I need to check out their sack trolley. You've all given me great ideas, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 The excellent Laurence Dixon of Bassplace, Herne Hill, had one in his shop which he posted to me. £131 posted, but could have saved a tenner by going to have a look at his shop. Sadly I live too far away and was too busy to take him up on his offer. I don't know if he's importing more, but worth asking if you want one. I've been using a borrowed one for a couple of weeks now which convinced me to get one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtroun Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Can I just point out that whether you use a Bass Buggie or a Wheelbass, they are definitely not suitable for standing up your bass with them on (at least not attended)! My friend had his bass stored standing up with the Bass Buggie attached and it fell over and broke the neck. I've got a wheelbass myself as they seem a bit more durable and the bumper is invaluable in protecting your instrument from pavements etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Agree 100% with Mtroun - great for gently balancing standing up but it's not recommended to leave it standing up unattended. I love mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Also, make sure it's secured firmly in the bungee - balls should be up. And if you're using the buggie without a case for your bass, don't let the hard balls press against the body when transporting it. Crikey, this sounds more like a Viz comic strip with every single word. But I've heard of one double bassist with a hole in her body and another whose bass fell off the buggie. It's worth watching the video and taking time to adjust the strap properly. And that's enough from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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