Flight case for removable neck double bass

[Rabbie]

Hi all,

A question for those who might be good at thinking outside the box…or in this case…the case.

My removable neck double bass conversion will need a flight case. I have priced the very few cases available on the planet, and they all come in at eye watering prices (£2k or thereabouts).

frankly, I just need a very sturdy fibreglass (or corrugated plastic) box with sturdy latches and good wheels and I can stick the required foam inside. It needs, of course, to withstand flights and general transport, so it needs to be haaaaard!
However, I have ZERO tools and knowledge to make it myself.

Does anybody know someone who can help/have any idea?

 

[Burns-bass]

I’m not sure where you live but I’d look for a local firm that works with and fabricates fibreglass. Small engineering firms can do incredible work.

 

As a case in point, I needed a spike made for a Burns EUB. I spoke with music shops who told me it was impossible and quoted me hundreds for a replacement. 
 

A local engineering firm measured the thread and constructed one for £20 all within a few hours.

While it’s unlikely they’d build bespoke they may be able to adapt an existing design. It’s not as if David Gage is building these things himself…

 

 

[Rabbie]

On 08/01/2025 at 07:41, Burns-bass said:

I’m not sure where you live but I’d look for a local firm that works with and fabricates fibreglass. Small engineering firms can do incredible work.

 

As a case in point, I needed a spike made for a Burns EUB. I spoke with music shops who told me it was impossible and quoted me hundreds for a replacement. 
 

A local engineering firm measured the thread and constructed one for £20 all within a few hours.

While it’s unlikely they’d build bespoke they may be able to adapt an existing design. It’s not as if David Gage is building these things himself…

 

 

Thank you very much. Great point.

Found the local firm 👍

Edited Saturday at 21:31 by Rabbie
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