Packing: How much bubblewrap?

[Fionn]

Folks ...

What size of bubblewrap roll to buy, assuming I want to pack a bass (in a gigbag) inside a standard bass box? (think of the bubblewrap as being rolled up into tightish balls).

Would this do it? (50cm X 100m) ... https://www.amazon.co.uk/500mm-Quality-Bubble-Small-Bubbles/dp/B07BRCSVLM/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1541260938&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bubble+wrap+large+bubbles+100m&dpPl=1&dpID=31MYWEfpP8L&ref=plSrch

Ta’

Edited November 3, 2018 by Fionn

[fleabag]

Most couriers require a hard case. It's one of their get out clauses.  Also , check each couriers small print. Some of them only insure guitars up to a pathetic amount

[Baxlin]

I’ve always taped/tied a full length piece of 2x1 timber to any that I’ve 'posted', as an extra precaution, either inside or outside the gig bag.

[ribbetingfrog]

I always get my bubble wrap from a supermarket, from the fruit and veg!

they are always happy for you help yourself as it saves them binning it.

Apples are the best, they have loads on.

[chris_b]

I put polystyrene sheets between the case and the cardboard box when I'm risking entrusting my bass to a courier company.