Rabbie Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Try dropping Gerry at https://hazeguitars.com/ a shout... He is bassed(!) near Dublin, but may know of more local places etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyd Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 Thanks very much Tinyd - I’ve just emailed them. Good shout. R 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Give Rod at The Bass Academy in Belfast a shout! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 Good shout Acid Bass, done. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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