Dublin and Belfast double bass hire?

[Rabbie]

Hi peeps,

I need to do only one gig in Dublin and probably another one in Belfast, in mid August. Then back over to Scotland.

Any tip on hiring a decent 3/4 double bass in Dublin and another one in Belfast? Or anybody in this esteemed forum that lends basses for a fee?

I have a plethora of pickups and mics so that isn’t a deal breaker. Needs to be well set up though.

A car on the ferry is a bit too expensive and flying a bass for such a short engagement is definitely more hassle than it’s worth, so I’d be delighted with any advice.

thank you in advance

 

[Rabbie]

Still getting nowhere with this. I googled and messaged a couple of places but no reply, so if anyone has some inside knowledge it would be brilliant.

 

[Burns-bass]

It may be worth posting in the “General” section (if that’s allowed). Possibly more likely to find someone in NI that could help you.

 

Would lend you the David Gage, but you’re quite far away!

[PaulThePlug]

Try dropping Gerry at https://hazeguitars.com/ a shout...

He is bassed(!) near Dublin, but may know of more local places etc...

[Rabbie]

Thanks guys!

I’ve got a David Gage Czech Ease but the flight case is a bit too fragile now. Maybe I should just take that and buy a seat for it.

I will indeed try Gerry, thanks Paul.

[tinyd]

I'm based in Galway so I don't know much about what's available in Dublin or Belfast, but it might be worth getting in touch with this shop - they may rent instruments (or know somebody who does)

https://www.crehans.ie/musical-instruments

 

[Rabbie]

Thanks very much Tinyd - I’ve just emailed them. Good shout. R

[acidbass]

Give Rod at The Bass Academy in Belfast a shout!

[Rabbie]

Good shout Acid Bass, done. Thank you